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.
This manual is provided to assist the user. Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information
provided is accurate and a true reflection of the product's installation requirements. In order to ensure a
complete understanding of the operation of the product, the user should read all applicable Rockwell
Automation documentation on the operation of the Rockwell Automation hardware.
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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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MVI46-GEC User Manual
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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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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:
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
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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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.
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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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".
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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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.
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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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