ProSoft Technology inRax MVI56-DNPSNET User Manual

MVI56-DNPSNET

ControlLogix Platform

DNP 3.0 Server over Ethernet
Communication Module

February 11, 2011

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Important Installation Instructions

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS
I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY.

MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'ÉQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE
COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX.

Warnings

North America Warnings

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring modules.
C Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is

known to be non-hazardous.

Avertissement - Risque d'explosion - Avant de déconnecter l'équipement, couper le courant
ou s'assurer que l'emplacement est désigné non dangereux.

D Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations or Non-Hazardous Locations.

ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is

known to be non-hazardous.

C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to

prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used
only with ATEX certified backplanes.

D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

Battery Life Advisory

The MVI46, MVI56, MVI56E, MVI69, and MVI71 modules use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to
backup the 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 the battery becomes fully charged. After it is fully charged, the battery
provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real-time clock for approximately 21 days. When the battery is
fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock settings.

Note: The battery is not user replaceable.

Markings

Electrical Ratings

 Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5.1 Vdc; 3 mA @ 24 Vdc
 Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
 Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
 Shock: 30 g, operational; 50 g, non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
 Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% with no condensation
 All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least

4mm(squared).

Label Markings

ATEX
II 3 G
EEx nA IIC T6
0°C <= Ta <= 60°C

cULus
E183151
Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D
T6

-30°C <= Ta <= 60°C

Agency Approvals and Certifications

Agency Applicable Standard

RoHS
CE EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007
ATEX EN60079-15:2003
cULus UL508; UL1604; CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213
CB Safety CA/10533/CSA

IEC 61010-1 Ed.2; CB 243333-2056722 (2090408)
GOST-R EN 61010
CSA EN 61010

243333

ME06

E183151

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Contents

Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2

How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2

ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3

MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 4

Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Guide to the MVI56-DNPSNET User Manual 9

1 Start Here 11

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

1.9

1.7.1

1.7.2

1.7.3

System Requirements ............................................................................................. 12

Package Contents ................................................................................................... 13

Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 14

Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 15

Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 16

Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 17

Opening the Sample Ladder Logic .......................................................................... 18

Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor ............................................ 18

Selecting the Slot Number for the Module .............................................................. 19

Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 21

Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 23

Connecting your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 24

2 Configuring the MVI56-DNPSNET Module 25

2.1

2.1.1

2.1.2

2.2

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

2.2.5

2.2.6

2.2.7

2.2.8

2.3

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

2.3.7

Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ....................................................................... 26

Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 26

Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 28

[Backplane Configuration] ....................................................................................... 30

Module Name .......................................................................................................... 30

Read Register Start ................................................................................................. 30

Read Register Count ............................................................................................... 30

Write Register Start ................................................................................................. 30

Write Register Count ............................................................................................... 30

Failure Flag Count ................................................................................................... 30

Error Offset .............................................................................................................. 31

Initializing Output Data ............................................................................................ 31

[DNP ENET Slave] .................................................................................................. 32

Internal Slave ID ...................................................................................................... 32

Use IP List ............................................................................................................... 32

Use Trip/Close Single Point .................................................................................... 33

Binary Inputs ........................................................................................................... 34

Analog Inputs .......................................................................................................... 34

Float Inputs .............................................................................................................. 34

Counters .................................................................................................................. 35

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2.3.8

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.3.9

2.3.10

2.3.11

2.3.12

2.3.13

2.3.14

2.3.15

2.3.16

2.3.17

2.3.18

2.3.19

2.3.20

2.3.21

2.3.22

2.3.23

2.3.24

2.3.25

2.3.26

2.3.27

2.3.28

2.3.29

2.3.30

2.3.31

2.3.32

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.6.3

Binary Outputs ........................................................................................................ 35

Analog Outputs ....................................................................................................... 35

Float Outputs .......................................................................................................... 35

BI Class ................................................................................................................... 35

AI Class ................................................................................................................... 35

Float Class .............................................................................................................. 35

AI Deadband ........................................................................................................... 36

Float Deadband ...................................................................................................... 36

Select/Operate Arm Time ....................................................................................... 36

Write Time Interval .................................................................................................. 36

App Layer Confirm Tout .......................................................................................... 36

Unsolicited Response ............................................................................................. 36

Class 1 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37

Class 2 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37

Class 3 Unsol Resp Min ......................................................................................... 37

Unsol Resp Delay ................................................................................................... 37

Uresp Master Address ............................................................................................ 37

AI Events with Time ................................................................................................ 37

AI with Flag ............................................................................................................. 37

BI with Flag ............................................................................................................. 38

BI Events Without Time .......................................................................................... 38

BO Without Flag...................................................................................................... 38

Counter with Flag .................................................................................................... 38

Frozen Counter with Flag ....................................................................................... 38

Time Sync Before Events ....................................................................................... 39

[DNP Slave Binary Inputs] ...................................................................................... 40

Point # ..................................................................................................................... 40

Class ....................................................................................................................... 40

[DNP Slave Analog Inputs] ..................................................................................... 41

Point # ..................................................................................................................... 41

Class ....................................................................................................................... 41

Deadband ............................................................................................................... 41

[DNP Slave Float Inputs] ........................................................................................ 42

Point # ..................................................................................................................... 42

Class ....................................................................................................................... 42

Deadband ............................................................................................................... 42

[DNP ENET IP ADDRESSES] ................................................................................ 43

Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................ 44

Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port ......................... 45

3 Ladder Logic 47

3.1

3.2

3.1.1

3.1.2

Module Data Objects .............................................................................................. 48

DNPModuleDef Object ........................................................................................... 48

Special Objects ....................................................................................................... 51

Adding the Module to an Existing Project ............................................................... 53

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 57

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 58

Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 59

Clearing a Fault Condition ...................................................................................... 59

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 59

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4.1.4

4.2

4.3

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.2.4

4.2.5

4.2.6

Error Status Table ................................................................................................... 60

Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics.................................... 62

Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder .............................. 62

Navigation ............................................................................................................... 64

Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 65

DNP Menu ............................................................................................................... 67

Database View Menu .............................................................................................. 69

Network Menu ......................................................................................................... 71

Reading Status Data from the Module .................................................................... 73

5 Reference 75

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

5.10

5.1.1

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.2.1

5.3.1

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5

5.4.1

5.4.2

5.4.3

5.7.1

5.7.2

Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 76

General Specifications ............................................................................................ 76

Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................... 77

Functional Specifications......................................................................................... 78

Functional Overview ................................................................................................ 79

General Concepts ................................................................................................... 79

MVI56-DNPSNET Application Design ..................................................................... 93

Designing the system .............................................................................................. 93

Communication Parameters .................................................................................. 105

Functionality .......................................................................................................... 105

Data Transfer at Startup ........................................................................................ 105

Module Operation .................................................................................................. 106

Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 107

Ethernet Connection .............................................................................................. 107

RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port ........................................................................ 108

DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) .......................................................................... 111

Configuration Data ................................................................................................ 112

MVI56-DNPSNET Status Data .............................................................................. 116

Internal Indication Bits (IIN Bits) for DNP Server .................................................. 119

First Byte ............................................................................................................... 119

Second Byte .......................................................................................................... 119

DNP Subset Definition ........................................................................................... 120

Device Profile ........................................................................................................ 126

Event Size Computation ........................................................................................ 128

6 Support, Service & Warranty 129

Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 129

6.1

6.1.1

6.1.2

6.1.3

6.2

6.2.1

6.2.2

6.2.3

6.2.4

6.2.5

6.2.6

6.2.7

6.2.8

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions.............................. 131

Returning Any Product .......................................................................................... 131

Returning Units Under Warranty ........................................................................... 132

Returning Units Out of Warranty ........................................................................... 132

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 133

What Is Covered By This Warranty ....................................................................... 133

What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................ 134

Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................ 134

Intellectual Property Indemnity .............................................................................. 135

Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................ 135

Limitation of Remedies ** ...................................................................................... 136

Time Limit for Bringing Suit ................................................................................... 136

No Other Warranties ............................................................................................. 136

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6.2.9

6.2.10

Allocation of Risks ................................................................................................ 136

Controlling Law and Severability .......................................................................... 136

Index 137

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Guide to the MVI56-DNPSNET User Manual

Function

Introduction
(Must Do)

Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting

Reference

Product Specifications

Support, Service, and
Warranty

Index

Section to Read Details

Start Here (page 11) This section introduces the customer to the

→

Diagnostics and

→

Troubleshooting
(page 57)

Reference (page 75)

→

Product
Specifications (page

76)

Support, Service

→

and Warranty (page

129)

Index

module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.

This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.

These sections contain general references
associated with this product and its
Specifications..

This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.

Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here

In This Chapter

 System Requirements ........................................................................... 12

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 13

 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software .................................. 14

 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 15

 Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 16

 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor .............................. 17

 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic ........................................................ 18

 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ............................. 23

 Connecting your PC to the Module ........................................................ 24

To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:

 Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure

ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor

 Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands,

navigate dialog boxes, and enter data

 Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect

Distributed Network Protocol and ControlLogix devices to a power source and
to the MVI56-DNPSNET module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements

The MVI56-DNPSNET module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:

 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power

supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56-DNPSNET module. The
module requires 800 mA of available power.

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or

higher

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

o

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3

o

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
 100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application

requirements)

 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color

1024 × 768 recommended)

 CD-ROM drive
 ProSoft Configuration Builder, HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator

program.

Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation, the module
requires EtherNet/IP or ControlNet communication with the processor.

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1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI56-DNPSNET 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 MVI56-DNPSNET

Module

1 Cable Cable #15 - RS232

1 Cable Cable #14 - RJ45

1 inRAx Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and

If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.

MVI56-DNPSNET DNP 3.0 Server over Ethernet

Communication Module
For RS232 between a Personal Computer

Null Modem

to DB9 Male
Adapter

(PC) and the CFG port of the module
For connecting the module’s port to Cable

#15 for RS-232 connections

documentation for the MVI56-DNPSNET
module.

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1.3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website

1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-

technology.com/pcb

2 Click the D

Configuration Builder.

3 Choose S
4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when

you have finished downloading.

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 Product CD-ROM, included in the package
with your module.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the Product CD-ROM

1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions Product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your

PC. Wait for the startup screen to appear.

2 On the startup screen, click P

Windows Explorer file tree window.

3 Click to open the U

and files you will need to set up and configure your module.

4 Double-click the S

PCB_*.

software on your PC. The information represented by the "*" character in the
file name is the PCB version number and, therefore, subject to change as
new versions of PCB are released.

OWNLOAD HERE

AVE

or S

AVE FILE

TILITIES

ETUP CONFIGURATION TOOL

EXE

file and follow the instructions on your screen to install the

link to download the latest version of ProSoft

when prompted.

RODUCT DOCUMENTATION

folder. This folder contains all of the applications

folder, double-click the

. This action opens a

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

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.

The following illustration shows the MVI56-DNPSNET jumper configuration.

Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave the Setup pins
jumpered. That way, you can update the module’s firmware without requiring physical access to
the module.

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1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56-DNPSNET 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 are in place before installing or servicing the
device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI56-DNPSNET
into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by
Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Verify that power is
removed or the area is non-hazardous before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes
excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may
create electrical resistance that can affect module operation.

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 must 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
ControlLogix 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 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor

There are several ways to establish communication between your PC and the
ControlLogix processor. The following steps show how to establish
communication through the serial interface. It is not mandatory that you use the
processor's serial interface. You may access the processor through whatever
network interface is available on your system. Refer to your Rockwell Automation
documentation for information on other connection methods.

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 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic

The sample program for your MVI56-DNPSNET module includes custom tags,
data types and ladder logic for data I/O and status monitoring. For most
applications, you can run the sample ladder program without modification, or, for
advanced applications, you can incorporate the sample program into your
existing application.

The inRAx Solutions CD provides one or more versions of the sample ladder
logic. The version number appended to the file name corresponds with the
firmware version number of your ControlLogix processor. The firmware version
and sample program version must match.

1.7.1 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor

Important: The RSLinx service must be installed and running on your computer in order for
RSLogix to communicate with the processor. Refer to your RSLinx and RSLogix documentation for
help configuring and troubleshooting these applications.

1 Connect an RS-232 serial cable from the COM (serial) port on your PC to the

communication port on the front of the processor.

2 Start RSLogix 5000 and close any existing project that may be loaded.
3 Open the C

establish communication with the processor. This may take a few moments.

4 When RSLogix has established communication with the processor, the

Connected To Go Online dialog box will open.

OMMUNICATIONS

menu and choose GO O

NLINE

. RSLogix will

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5 In the Connected To Go Online dialog box, click the G

ENERAL

tab. This tab
shows information about the processor, including the Revision (firmware)
version. In the following illustration, the firmware version is 17.2.

1.7.2 Selecting the Slot Number for the Module

This sample application is for a module installed in Slot 1 in a ControlLogix rack.
The ladder logic uses the slot number to identify the module. If you are installing
the module in a different slot, you must update the ladder logic so that program
tags and variables are correct, and do not conflict with other modules in the rack.

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To change the slot number

1 In the Controller Organization list, select the module and then click the right

mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose P

ROPERTIES

. This action opens the Module

Properties dialog box.

3 In the Slot field, use the spinners on the right side of the field to select the slot

number where the module will reside in the rack, and then click OK.

RSLogix will automatically apply the slot number change to all tags, variables
and ladder logic rungs that use the MVI56-DNPSNET slot number for
computation.

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1.7.3 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port

If RSLogix is unable to establish communication with the processor, follow these
steps.

1 Open RSLinx.
2 Open the C

This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.

OMMUNICATIONS

menu, and choose C

ONFIGURE DRIVERS

.

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 driver type to choose for serial communication with
the processor is RS-232 DF1 Devices.

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3 Click to select the driver, and then click C

ONFIGURE

. This action opens the

Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.

4 Click the A

UTO-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 correctly
between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you are still
unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting
steps.

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1.8 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor

Note: The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix processor must be in the REM or PROG
position.

1 If you are not already online with the processor, open the Communications

menu, and then choose D
communication with the processor. You do not have to download through the
processor's serial port, as shown here. You may download through any
available network connection.

2 When communication is established, RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation

dialog box. Click the D
processor.

OWNLOAD.

OWNLOAD

RSLogix 5000 will establish

button to transfer the sample program to the

3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This

process may take a few minutes.

4 When the download is complete, RSLogix 5000 will open another

confirmation dialog box. If the key switch is in the REM position, click OK 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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1.9 Connecting 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.

3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC.

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2 Configuring the MVI56-DNPSNET Module

In This Chapter

 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................... 26

 [Backplane Configuration] ..................................................................... 30

 [DNP ENET Slave] ................................................................................ 32

 [DNP Slave Binary Inputs] ..................................................................... 40

 [DNP Slave Analog Inputs] .................................................................... 41

 [DNP Slave Float Inputs] ....................................................................... 42

 [DNP ENET IP ADDRESSES] ............................................................... 43

 Ethernet Configuration .......................................................................... 44

 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port ......... 45

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2.1 Using 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.

2.1.1 Setting Up the Project

To begin, start PROS

OFT CONFIGURATION BUILDER

(PCB).

If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the
screen layout familiar. PCB’s window consists of a tree view on the left, and an
information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window. When
you first start PCB, 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 PCB window with a new project.

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Adding the MVI56-DNPSNET module to the project

1 Use the mouse to select D

EFAULT MODULE

in the tree view, and then click the

right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose C

HOOSE MODULE TYPE

. This action opens the

Choose Module Type dialog box.

3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI56. In the Select

Module Type dropdown list, select MVI56-DNPSNET, and then click OK to

save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.

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2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects

Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane
changed when you added the module to the project.

At this time, you may wish to rename the Default Project and Default Location
folders in the tree view.

1 Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut

menu. From the shortcut menu, choose R

ENAME

.
2 Type the name to assign to the object.
3 Click away from the object to save the new name.

Configuring Module Parameters

1 Click the [+] sign next to the module icon to expand module information.
2 Click the [+] sign next to any icon to view module information and

configuration options.

3 Double-click any icon to open an Edit dialog box.
4 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your

changes in the right pane.

5 Click OK to save your changes.

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Creating Optional Comment Entries

1 Click the [+] to the left of the icon to expand the module

comments.

2 Double-click the icon. The Edit - Module Comment dialog box

appears.

3 Enter your comment and click OK to save your changes.

Printing a Configuration File

1 Select the module icon, and then click the right mouse button to open a

shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose V

IEW CONFIGURATION

. This action opens the

View Configuration window.

3 In the View Configuration window, open the F

ILE

menu, and choose P

RINT.

This action opens the Print dialog box.

4 In the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the drop-down list,

select printing options, and then click OK.

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2.2 [Backplane Configuration]

This section of the file describes the database setup and module level
parameters.

2.2.1 Module Name

0 to 80 characters
This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the

configuration/debug port. Use this parameter to identify the module and the
configuration file.

2.2.2 Read Register Start

0 to 8899

This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where data will be
transferred from the module to the processor. Valid range for this parameter is 0
to 8899.

2.2.3 Read Register Count

0 to 9000

This parameter specifies the number of registers to be transferred from the
module to the processor. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 9000.

2.2.4 Write Register Start

0 to 8899
This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where the data will be

transferred from the processor to the module. Valid range for this parameter is 0
to 8899.

2.2.5 Write Register Count

0 to 9000
This parameter specifies the number of registers to transfer from the processor to

the module. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 9000.

2.2.6 Failure Flag Count

0 through 65535
This parameter specifies the number of successive transfer errors that must

occur before halting communication on the application port(s). If the parameter is
set to 0, the application port(s) will continue to operate under all conditions. If the
value is set larger than 0 (1 to 65535), communications will cease if the specified
number of failures occur.

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