ProSoft Technology inRAx MVI46-GEC User Manual

MVI46-GEC
SLC Platform
Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface Module
User Manual
April 30, 2008
Successful application of this module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Rockwell Automation SLC hardware, the MVI46-GEC Module and the application in which the combination is to be used. For this reason, it is important that those responsible for implementation satisfy themselves that the combination will meet the needs of the application without exposing personnel or equipment to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions.
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Battery Life Advisory
All modules in the MVI series use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to backup the 512K SRAM memory, real-time clock, and CMOS. The battery should last for the life of the module.
The module must be powered for approximately twenty hours before it becomes fully charged. After it is fully charged, the battery provides backup power for the CMOS setup and configuration data, the real-time clock, and the 512K SRAM memory for approximately 21 days.
Before you remove a module from its power source, ensure that the battery within the module is fully charged. A fully charged battery will hold the BIOS settings (after being removed from its power source) for a limited number of days (15 for the PC56). When the battery is fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS settings.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.
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Contents MVI46-GEC ♦ SLC Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface Module
Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE................................................................................................................2
Battery Life Advisory.......................................................................................................................... 2
Your Feedback Please ...................................................................................................................... 2
ProSoft® Product Documentation .....................................................................................................3
GUIDE TO THE MVI46-GEC USER MANUAL .......................................................................................7
1 START HERE....................................................................................................................................9
1.1 System Requirements................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Package Contents..................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..........................................................................10
1.4 Setting Jumpers ........................................................................................................................12
1.5 Install the Module in the Rack ...................................................................................................12
1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor ...........................................................................................14
1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor.....................................................................15
1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx.................................................................................................................... 16
1.8 Connect your PC to the Module................................................................................................17
2 MODULE CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................................19
2.1 Installing and Configuring the Module....................................................................................... 19
2.2 Module Data.............................................................................................................................. 21
2.3 ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................................................................21
2.3.1 Set Up the Project .....................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 Set Module Parameters............................................................................................................. 24
2.4 [Module] ....................................................................................................................................26
2.4.1 Module Name ............................................................................................................................ 26
2.5 [Server x] ...................................................................................................................................26
2.5.1 Enabled ..................................................................................................................................... 26
2.5.2 Service Port Number ................................................................................................................. 26
2.5.3 Connection Timeout ..................................................................................................................26
2.5.4 Connection Close Type ............................................................................................................. 27
2.5.5 Swap Rx Data Bytes.................................................................................................................. 27
2.5.6 Swap Tx Data Bytes.................................................................................................................. 27
2.6 Ethernet Configuration ..............................................................................................................27
2.7 Download the Project to the Module .........................................................................................28
3 LADDER LOGIC .............................................................................................................................31
4 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................33
4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module...................................................................................... 33
4.1.1 Required Hardware ...................................................................................................................33
4.1.2 The Configuration/Debug Menu................................................................................................. 34
4.1.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 36
4.1.4 Network Menu ...........................................................................................................................39
4.2 LED Status Indicators ...............................................................................................................40
4.2.1 Ethernet LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 41
4.2.2 Clearing a Fault Condition ......................................................................................................... 41
4.2.3 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 41
5 REFERENCE...................................................................................................................................43
5.1 Product Specifications............................................................................................................... 43
5.1.1 Features and Benefits ...............................................................................................................43
5.1.2 General Specifications............................................................................................................... 43
5.1.3 Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................ 44
5.1.4 Functional Specifications........................................................................................................... 44
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5.2 Functional Overview ................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.1 General Concepts ..................................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Cable Connections ................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.1 Ethernet Connection.................................................................................................................. 56
5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port............................................................................................. 57
5.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14)............................................................................................... 59
5.4 MVI46-GEC Status Data Area.................................................................................................. 59
5.5 MVI46-GEC Configuration Data ............................................................................................... 65
6 SUPPORT, SERVICE & WARRANTY........................................................................................... 67
6.1 How to Contact Us: Sales and Support.................................................................................... 68
6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions................................................. 68
6.2.1 All Product Returns ................................................................................................................... 69
6.3 Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty ...................................................................... 69
6.4 Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty ...................................................................... 70
6.4.1 Un-repairable Units ................................................................................................................... 70
6.4.2 Purchasing Warranty Extension ................................................................................................ 71
6.5 LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................................. 71
6.5.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ........................................................................................... 71
6.5.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty..................................................................................... 72
6.5.3 DISCLAIMER REGARDING HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES .............................................................. 73
6.5.4 DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES......................................................................... 73
6.5.5 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES**.................................................................................................. 73
6.5.6 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ....................................................................................................... 73
6.5.7 No Other Warranties ................................................................................................................. 74
6.5.8 Intellectual Property................................................................................................................... 74
6.5.9 Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property........................... 74
6.5.10 Allocation of risks ...................................................................................................................... 74
6.5.11 Controlling Law and Severability ............................................................................................... 75
INDEX.................................................................................................................................................... 77
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Guide to the MVI46-GEC User Manual
Function Section to Read Details
Introduction (Must Do)
Verify Communication, Diagnostic and Troubleshooting
Reference Product Specifications Functional Overview Glossary
Support, Service, and Warranty
Index
Start Here (page 9)
Verifying Communication (page 40)
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 33)
Reference (page
43) Functional
Overview (page 45) Product
Specifications (page 43)
Support, Service and Warranty (page 67)
This Section introduces the customer to the module. Included are: package contents, system requirements, hardware installation, and basic configuration.
This section describes how to verify communications with the network. Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures.
These sections contain general references associated with this product, Specifications, and the Functional Overview.
This section contains Support, Service and Warranty information.
Index of chapters.
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements .............................................................................9
Package Contents .................................................................................10
Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software....................................... 10
Setting Jumpers ....................................................................................12
Install the Module in the Rack ............................................................... 12
Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................14
Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................15
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................17
Installing the MVI46-GEC module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI46-GEC Module and the application in which they will be used.
Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementati on can complete the application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions. Safety, quality and experience ar e key factors in a successful installation.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI46-GEC module requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Rockwell Automation SLC 5/02 M0/M1 capable processors (or newer), with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI46-GEC module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500 programming software. Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software Pentium® II 500 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
o Microsoft® Windows 98 o Windows NT® (version 4 with SP4 or higher) o Windows 2000 o Windows XP
32 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 64 Mbytes of RAM recommended 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
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16-color VGA graphics adapter, 640 x 480 minimum resolution (256 Color
800 × 600 recommended)
CD-ROM drive 3.5 inch floppy disk drive HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers
using Zmodem protocol.
1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI46-GEC module, and are all required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1
1 Cable
1 Cable
1
MVI46-GEC Module
inRAx Solutions CD
MVI46-GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface Module
Cable #15, RS232 Null Modem
RJ45 to DB9 Male Adapter
For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port
For DB9 Connection to Module's Port
Contains sample programs, utilities and documentation for the MVI46-GEC module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts.

1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to configure the MVI46-GEC module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-
technology.com/pcb
2 Click the Download Here link to download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
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3 Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations
show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers.
4 Make a note of the location where you saved the file, for example "Desktop",
or "My Documents", so you can start the installation program.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included in the package with your MVI46-GEC module.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the CD-ROM
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. Wait for
the startup screen to appear.
2 On the startup screen, click Product Docum entation. This action opens an
explorer window.
3 Click to open the Utilities folder. This folder contains all of the applications
and files you will need to set up and configure your module.
4 Double-click the ProSoft Configuration Builder Setup program and follow the
instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC.
Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD-ROM to a convenient location on your hard drive.
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1.4 Setting Jumpers
Note: The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's flash memory. In "write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.

1.5 Install the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your SLC processor and power supply, please do so before installing the MVI46-GEC module. Refer to your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.
Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to connect to verify that suitable safety procedures ar e in place before installing or servicing the device.
After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI46-GEC into the SLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install SLC™ modules.
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Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other connected devices.
1 Turn power OFF. 2 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and slide it into the rack
until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.
3 With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place. 4 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely
in the locking holes of the rack.
5 Make a note of the slot location. You will need to identify the slot in which the
module is installed in order for the sample program to work correctly. Slot numbers are identified on the green circuit board (backplane) of the SLC rack.
6 Turn power ON.
Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave unpredictably.
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1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor

1 Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the
communications port.
2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your
computer.
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1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor

To download the sample program from RSLogix 500 to the SLC processor:
Note: The key switch on the front of the SLC processor must be in the REM position.
1 If you are not already online to the processor, open the Communications
menu, and then choose Download. RSLogix will establish communication with the processor.
2 Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor. 3 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.
4 When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation
dialog box. Click Yes to switch the processor from Program mode to Run mode.
Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to interpret and correct the error.
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1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx
If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these steps:
1 Open RSLinx. 2 Open the Communications menu, and choose Configure Drivers.
This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.
Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure a driver from the Available Driver Types list. The recommended driv er type to choose for serial communicatio n with the processor is "RS-232 DF1 Devices".
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3 Click to select the driver, and then click Configure. This action opens the
Configure Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device dialog box.
4 Click the Auto-Configure button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial
port to work with the selected driver.
5 When you see the message "Auto Configuration Successful", click the OK
button to dismiss the dialog box.
Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected correc tly between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you ar e still unable to auto-configure the port, refer to yo ur RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooti ng steps.

1.8 Connect your PC to the Module

With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the Configuration/Debug port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null Modem Cable.
1 Attach both cables as shown. 2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration/Debug port of the
module.
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3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC or laptop.
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2 Module Configuration
In This Chapter
Installing and Configuring the Module ...................................................19
Module Data .......................................................................................... 21
ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................................21
[Module].................................................................................................26
[Server x]............................................................................................... 26
Ethernet Configuration ..........................................................................27
Download the Project to the Module......................................................28
This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful application of the MVI46-GEC module. Each step in the setup procedure is defined in order to simplify the use of the module.
2.1 Installing and Configuring the Module
This chapter describes how to install and configure the module to work with your application. The configuration process consists of the following steps.
1 Use RSLogix to identify the module to the processor and add the module to a
project.
Note: The RSLogix software must be in "offline" mode to ad d the module to a project.
2 Modify the module's configuration files to meet the needs of your application,
and copy the updated configuration to the module. Example configuration files are provided on the CD-ROM. Refer to the Modifying the Example Configuration File section, later in this chapter, for more information on the configuration files.
3 Modify the example ladder logic to meet the needs of your application, and
copy the ladder logic to the processor. Example ladder logic files are provided on the CD-ROM.
Note: If you are installing this module in an existin g application, you can copy the necessary elements from the example ladder logic into your application.
The rest of this chapter describes these steps in more detail.
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The first step in installing and configuring the module is to define the module to the system. Select the I/O Configuration option from the program screen. The system displays the following window:
Select the Other module from the list. This causes the system to display the following dialog box:
Enter the module I/O card ID number as 12835, then click OK. Double-click the mouse on the module just added to the rack. Fill in the dialog box as shown:
Click OK to apply the settings. Close this dialog box.
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The next step in the module's setup is to define the user-defined data areas to hold the status and read and write database areas. Edit the GEC.CFG file now for the application to implement. Use any text editor to set the values in the file. You must retain the file name GEC.CFG.
The last step in the module setup is to add the ladder logic. If the example ladder logic is used, adjust the ladder to fit the application. When the ladder example is not used, copy the example ladder logic to your application and alter as necessary.
The module is now ready to be used with your application. Insert the module in the rack (with the power turned off) and attach the serial communication cables. Download the new GEC.CFG file to the module using a terminal emulation program. Download the new application to the controller and place the processor in run mode. If all the configuration parameters are set correctly and the module is attached to a network, the module's Application LED (APP LED) should remain off and the backplane activity LED (BP ACT) should blink very rapidly. Refer to the Troubleshooting section if you encounter errors. Attach a terminal to the Debug/Configuration port on the module and look at the status of the module using the Configuration/Debug Menu in the module.
2.2 Module Data
All data related to the MVI46-GEC module is stored in a user defined data file and the module's M0 and M1 files. Files should be defined for each server for a transmit and receive buffer to be used with the module. Additionally, a file should be defined to hold the module status data. The status data should be copied from the M1 file and placed in the assigned status file. The ladder logic is responsible for transferring all received data from a server into the user data files and for transferring all user data to the M0 file to be sent to a specific server.

2.3 ProSoft Configuration Builder

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage module configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to import information from previously installed (known working) configurations to new projects.
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2.3.1 Set Up the Project
To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder. If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. ProSoft Configuration Builder's window consists of a tree view on the left, an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window. When you first start ProSoft Configuration Builder, the tree view consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default Location folder. The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window with a new project.
Your first task is to add the MVI46-GEC module to the project. 1 Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the
right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
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2 On the shortcut menu, choose "Choose Module Type". This action opens the
Choose Module Type dialog box.
3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI46. In the Select
Module Type dropdown list, select MVI46-GEC, and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
The next task is to set the module parameters.
Adding a Module
To add a module to your project:
1 Double-click the Default Module icon to open the Choose Module Type dialog
box.
2 On the Choose Module Type dialog box, select the module type. Or
1 Open the Project menu and choose Location. 2 On the Location menu, choose Add Module.
To add a module to a different location:
1 Right-click the Location folder and choose Add Module. A new module icon
appears.
Or
1 Select the Location icon. 2 From the Project menu, select Location, then select Add Module.
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Adding a Project
To add a project to an existing project file:
1 Select the Default Project icon. 2 Choose Project from the Project menu, then choose Add Project. A new
project folder appears.
2.3.2 Set Module Parameters
Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane changed when you added the MVI46-GEC module to the project.
At this time, you may wish to rename the "Default Project" and "Default Location" folders in the tree view.
To rename an object:
1 Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. From the shortcut menu, choose Rename.
2 Type the name to assign to the object. 3 Click away from the object to save the new name.
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