ProSoft Technology inRax MVI71-BDW User Manual

MVI71-BDW

PLC Platform

BARDAC Communication Module

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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:

A WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR

CLASS I, DIV. 2;

B WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE

REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES

C WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN

SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

D 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

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.
Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be nonhazardous.

C 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.

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.

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 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: 30g Operational; 50g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
 Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (without 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

Agency Approvals and
CertificationsANSI / ISA

CSA/cUL C22.2 No. 213-1987
CSA CB Certified IEC61010
ATEX EN60079-0 Category 3, Zone 2

ISA 12.12.01 Class I Division 2, GPs A, B, C, D

EN60079-15

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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 ........................................................................................................................... 3

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

Guide to the MVI71-BDW User Manual 7

1 Start Here 9

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.6.1

System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10

Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11

Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 12

Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 13

Connect your PC to the Processor .......................................................................... 14

Download the Sample Program to the Processor ................................................... 15

Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 16

Connect your PC to the Module .............................................................................. 18

2 Installing and Configuring the Module 19

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

2.10

2.11

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.10.1

2.10.2

Module Configuration .............................................................................................. 21

Configuration File .................................................................................................... 22

[Module] ................................................................................................................... 23

[Bardac DW Client 0] ............................................................................................... 25

[Bardac DW Client 0 Commands] ........................................................................... 26

Module Data ............................................................................................................ 30

Status Data .............................................................................................................. 31

User Data ................................................................................................................ 32

Event Command Data ............................................................................................. 33

Example of 240 words of read and write data (cfg file=10) ..................................... 34

Example of 2300 read and 3500 write data registers (cfg file=10) ......................... 35

IP Address ............................................................................................................... 36

Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File ................................................ 37

Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to the PC ............................. 37

Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the Module .............................. 37

Ladder Logic ............................................................................................................ 38

3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 39

3.1

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.2

LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 40

Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 42

Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 42

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 43

Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics.................................... 44

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3.2.1

3.3

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.4

3.2.5

3.2.6

3.2.7

Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................. 44

Navigation ............................................................................................................... 46

Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 47

Database View Menu .............................................................................................. 50

Master Command Error List Menu.......................................................................... 52

Master Command List Menu ................................................................................... 53

Network Menu ......................................................................................................... 54

Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 56

4 Reference 57

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.2

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

connect adapter) ......................................................................................................................... 69

4.2.4

4.3

4.3.1

4.3.2

4.3.3

4.4

4.4.1

4.5

Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 58

General Specifications ............................................................................................ 58

Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 58

Functional Specifications ........................................................................................ 59

Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 60

General Concepts ................................................................................................... 60

Block Transfer Backplane Data Transfer ................................................................ 61

Side-Connect Backplane Data Transfer (Requires special user-supplied side-

Data Flow between MVI71-BDW Module and PLC Processor ............................... 73

Cable Connections ................................................................................................. 77

Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................... 77

RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port .......................................................................... 78

DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ............................................................................ 81

MVI71-BDW Status Data Definition for Side Connect File ..................................... 82

Error/Status Data Table .......................................................................................... 82

Command Entry Form ............................................................................................ 85

5 Support, Service & Warranty 87

Contacting Technical Support .......................................................................................................... 87

5.1

5.2

5.1.1

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.2.3

5.2.4

5.2.5

5.2.6

5.2.7

5.2.8

5.2.9

5.2.10

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................... 89

Returning Any Product ............................................................................................ 89

Returning Units Under Warranty ............................................................................. 90

Returning Units Out of Warranty ............................................................................. 90

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 91

What Is Covered By This Warranty ........................................................................ 91

What Is Not Covered By This Warranty .................................................................. 92

Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities .............................................................. 92

Intellectual Property Indemnity ............................................................................... 93

Disclaimer of all Other Warranties .......................................................................... 93

Limitation of Remedies ** ....................................................................................... 94

Time Limit for Bringing Suit ..................................................................................... 94

No Other Warranties ............................................................................................... 94

Allocation of Risks .................................................................................................. 94

Controlling Law and Severability ............................................................................ 95

Index 97

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Guide to the MVI71-BDW User Manual

Function

Introduction
(Must Do)

Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting

Reference

Product Specifications

Functional Overview

Support, Service, and
Warranty

Index

Section to Read Details

Start Here (page 9) This section introduces the customer to the

→

Diagnostics and

→

Troubleshooting
(page 39)

Reference (page 57)

→

Product
Specifications (page

58)

Functional Overview
(page 60, page 51)

Support, Service

→

and Warranty (page

87)

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, 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 ........................................................................... 10

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 11

 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 12

 Install the Module in the Rack ............................................................... 13

 Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................ 14

 Download the Sample Program to the Processor .................................. 15

 Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................ 18

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

BARDAC and PLC devices to a power source and to the MVI71-BDW
module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements

The MVI71-BDW module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:

 Rockwell Automation PLC processor, with compatible power supply and one

free slot in the rack, for the MVI71-BDW module. The module requires
800mA of available power.

 The PLC Processor must provide for at least 64 words of BTR/BTW area,

otherwise the module may not function correctly.

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5 programming software.
 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
 Pentium® 100 MHz minimum. Pentium III 700 MHz (or better) recommended
 Supported operating systems:

o

Microsoft Windows XP

o

Microsoft Windows 2000

o

Microsoft Windows NT v4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater

o

Microsoft Windows ME

o

Microsoft Windows 98

 64 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
 HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers

using Ymodem protocol.

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1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI71-BDW 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 MVI71-BDW Module MVI71-BDW BARDAC Communication Module
1 Cable Cable #15, RS232

3 Cable Cable #14, RJ45 to

2 Adapter 1454-9F Two Adapters, DB9 Female to Screw

1 ProSoft Solutions CD Contains sample programs, utilities and

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

For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port

Null Modem

For DB9 Connection to Module’s Port
DB9 Male Adapter
cable

Terminal. For RS422 or RS485

Connections to Port 1 and 2 of the Module

documentation for the MVI71-BDW module.

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1.3 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 MVI71-BDW 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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1.4 Install the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your PLC processor and power
supply, please do so before installing the MVI71-BDW 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 MVI71-BDW into
the PLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell
Automation to remove and install PLC 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 PLC
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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1.5 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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1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor

To download the sample program from RSLogix 5 to the PLC processor

Note: The key switch on the front of the PLC 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 When prompted, choose Computer to PLC

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

process may take a few minutes.

5 When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation

dialog box. 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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1.6.1 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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1 Click to select the driver, and then click C

ONFIGURE

. This action opens the

Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.

2 Click the A

UTO-CONFIGURE

button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your

serial port to work with the selected driver.

3 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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1.7 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.

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

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2 Installing and Configuring the Module

In This Chapter

 Module Configuration ............................................................................ 21

 Configuration File .................................................................................. 22

 Module Data .......................................................................................... 30

 Status Data ............................................................................................ 31

 User Data .............................................................................................. 32

 Event Command Data ........................................................................... 33

 Example of 240 words of read and write data (cfg file=10) .................... 34

 Example of 2300 read and 3500 write data registers (cfg file=10)......... 35

 IP Address ............................................................................................. 36

 Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File ............................... 37

 Ladder Logic .......................................................................................... 38

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 5 to identify the module to the processor and add the module to

a project.

Note: The RSLogix 5 software must be in "offline" mode to add the module to a project.

2 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 existing 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.
The next step in installing and configuring the module is to define whether the

block transfer or side-connect interface will be utilized.

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If the side-connect interface is utilized (requires user-supplied side-connect
adapter), make sure the file SC_DATA.TXT on the Compact Flash Disk contains
the correct first file number. You can run the setdnpsc.exe program to set the file
number for your application. Install the module in the rack and turn on the power.
Connect the serial cable to the module’s debug/configuration port and exit the
program by pressing [ESC][X]. This will cause the program to exit and remain at
the operating system prompt. Run the setdnpsc.exe program with a command
line argument of the file number to use for the first file. For example, to select
N10: as the first file, enter the following:

SETDNPSC 10

The program will build the SC_DATA.TXT on the Compact Flash Disk (C: drive in
the root directory).

Next, define the data files for the application. If the block transfer interface is
used, define the data files to hold the user data (read and write data). Enter the
ladder logic to handle the blocks transferred between the module and the PLC.
Download the program to the PLC and test the program with the module.

If the side-connect interface is used, no ladder logic is required for data transfer.
The user data files to interface with the module must reside in contiguous order
in the processor. The first file to be used by the interface is the status/control file.
This is file number set in the SC_DATA.TXT file using the SETDNPSC.EXE
program. The following table lists the files used by the side-connect interface:

File Number Example Size Description

Cfg File N10 200 Control/Status File
Cfg File+1 N11 to 1000 Data transferred from the module to the processor
Other files for read data
Cfg File+1+n N12 to 1000 Data transferred from the processor to the module
Cfg File+1+n+m Other files for write data

n is the number of read data files minus one. Each file contains up to 1000
words.

m is the number of write data files minus one. Each file contains up to 1000
words.

More than one read and/or write file may exist in an application. This is required
when more than 1000 words of data are required. Two examples are given below
for the files used with different data set sizes:

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2.1 Module Configuration

This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful
application of the MVI71-BDW module. Each step in the setup procedure is
defined in order to simplify the use of the module. Set up for the module for both
the BTR/BTW and side-connect interfaces is covered.

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2.2 Configuration File

In order for the module to operate, a configuration file (BARDACDW.CFG) is
required. This configuration file contains information to set the data transfer
characteristics between the module and the processor, to configure the module's
client and command list. Each parameter in the file must be set carefully in order
for the application to be implemented successfully.

The configuration file is separated into sections with topic header names
enclosed in the [ ] characters. The configuration file consists of the following
sections:

[Section] Description

[Module] General module configuration information.
[BARDAC DW Client 0] Configuration data for BARDAC DW Client 0
[BARDAC DW Client 0 Commands] Command list for BARDAC DW Client 0
[BARDAC DW Client 1] Configuration data for BARDAC DW Client 1
[BARDAC DW Client 1 Commands] Command list for BARDAC DW Client 1
[BARDAC DW Client 2] Configuration data for BARDAC DW Client 2
[BARDAC DW Client 2 Commands] Command list for BARDAC DW Client 2
[BARDAC DW Client 3] Configuration data for BARDAC DW Client 3
[BARDAC DW Client 3 Commands] Command list for BARDAC DW Client 3

After each section header, the file contains a set of parameters. Unique labels
are used under each section to specify a parameter. Each label in the file must
be entered exactly as shown in the file for the parameter to be identified by the
program. If the module is not considering a parameter, look at the label for the
data item. Each parameter's value is separated from the label with the ":"
character. This character is used by the program to delimit the position in the
data record where to start reading data. All data for a parameter must be placed
after the ":" character. For numeric parameter values any text located after the
value will not be used. There must be at least one space character between the
end of the parameter value and the following text. An example of a parameter
entry is given below:

Error/Status Pointer: 3000 #Database location for Error/Status Data

The parameter label is "Error/Status Pointer" and the parameter value is 3000.
The characters after the parameter value are ignored and are used for internal
documentation of the configuration file.

Any record that begins with the "#" character is considered to be a comment
record. These records can be placed anywhere in the file as long as the "#"
character is found in the first column of the line. These lines are ignored in the
file and can be used to provide documentation within the configuration file.
Liberal use of comments within the file can ease the use and interpretation of the
data in the file.

The client command list section is formatted differently than the other sections.
This section contains lists of parameters to be used. Each list begins with the
label START and when the END label is reached. When entering the records into
the list, make certain that the first character in each line is left blank.

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The [BARDAC DW CLIENT 0 COMMANDS] section defines the BARDAC DW
commands to be issued from the module to server devices on the network.
These commands can be used for data collection and/or control of devices on
the UDP/IP network.

2.2.1 [Module]

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

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.

Password

Up to 20 chars
This parameter sets the password for the module. If the parameter is not set, the

module will not be password protected. The module interprets the password as a
case-sensitive string. Do not include spaces or special characters in the
password. Only alpha and numeric characters should be used.

Error/Status Pointer

-1 to 4955
Starting register location in virtual database for the error/status table. If a value of

-1 is entered, the error/status data will not be placed in the database. All other
valid values determine the starting location of the data. This data area includes
the module version information and all server error/status data.

Read Register Start

0 to 4999
The Read Register Start parameter specifies the start of the Read Data area in

module memory. Data in this area will be transferred from the module to the
processor.

Note: Total user database memory space is limited to the first 5000 registers of module memory,
addresses 0 through 4999. Therefore, the practical limit for this parameter is 4999 minus the value
entered for Read Register Count, so that the Read Data Area does not try to extend above address

4999. Read Data and Write Data Areas must be configured to occupy separate address ranges in
module memory and should not be allowed to overlap.

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Read Register Count

0 to 5000
The Read Register Count parameter specifies the size of the Read Data area of

module memory and the number of registers to transfer from this area to the
processor, up to a maximum of 5000 words.

Note: Total Read Register Count and Write Register Count cannot exceed 5000 total registers.
Read Data and Write Data Areas must be configured to occupy separate address ranges in
module memory and should not be allowed to overlap.

Write Register Start

0 to 4999
The Write Register Start parameter specifies the start of the Write Data area in

module memory. Data in this area will be transferred in from the processor.

Note: Total user database memory space is limited to the first 5000 registers of module memory,
addresses 0 through 4999. Therefore, the practical limit for this parameter is 4999 minus the value
entered for Write Register Count, so that the Write Data Area does not try to extend above address

4999. Read Data and Write Data Areas must be configured to occupy separate address ranges in
module memory and should not be allowed to overlap.

Read Register Count

0 to 5000
The Read Register Count parameter specifies the size of the Read Data area of

module memory and the number of registers to transfer from this area to the
processor, up to a maximum of 5000 words.

Note: Total Read Register Count and Write Register Count cannot exceed 5000 total registers.
Read Data and Write Data Areas must be configured to occupy separate address ranges in
module memory and should not be allowed to overlap.

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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Initialize Output Data

0 = No, 1 = Yes
This parameter is used to determine if the output data for the module should be

initialized with values from the processor. If the value is set to 0, the output data
will be initialized to 0. If the value is set to 1, the data will be initialized with data
from the processor. Use of this option requires associated ladder logic to pass
the data from the processor to the module.

2.2.2 [Bardac DW Client 0]

This section defines the configuration for the master device simulated on Bardac
DW UDP service port 48556 (0xBDAC).

Error/Status Pointer

-1 to 4990
Starting register location in virtual database for the error/status table for this

Client. If a value of -1 is entered, the error/status data will not be placed in the
database. All other valid values determine the starting location of the data.

Command Error Pointer

-1 to 4999
This parameter sets the address in the internal database where the Command

Error List data will be placed. If you want the Command Error List data to be
moved to the processor and placed into the ReadData array, the value entered
should be a module memory address in the Read Data area. Therefore, the
value entered should be a module memory address in the Read Data area. If the
value is set to -1, the Command Error List data will not be stored in the module's
internal database and will not be transferred to the processor's ReadData array.

Minimum Command Delay

0 to 65535
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between the initial

issuance of a command. This parameter can be used to delay all commands sent
to slaves to avoid "flooding" commands on the network. This parameter does not
affect retries of a command as they will be issued when failure is recognized.

Response Timeout

0 to 65535 milliseconds
This is the time in milliseconds that a Client will wait before re-transmitting a

command if no response is received from the addressed server. The value to use
depends on the type of communication network used, and the expected
response time of the slowest device on the network.

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Retry Count

0 to 10
This parameter specifies the number of times a command will be retried if it fails.

2.2.3 [Bardac DW Client 0 Commands]

This section contains examples for a Bardac DW UDP/IP client using service port
48556 (0xBDAC). Refer to the drive documentation for a full list of Parameter
IDs. This section can contain up to 100 commands.

Command List Overview

In order to interface the MVI71-BDW module with UDP/IP server devices, you
must construct a command list. The commands in the list specify the server
device to be addressed, the function to be performed (read or write), the data
area in the device to interface with, and the registers in the internal database to
be associated with the device data. The Client command list supports up to 100
commands.

The command list is processed from top (command #0) to bottom. A poll interval
parameter is associated with each command to specify a minimum delay time in
tenths of a second between the issuance of a command. If the user specifies a
value of 10 for the parameter, the command will be executed no more frequently
than every 1 second.

Write commands have a special feature, as they can be set to execute only if the
data in the write command changes. If the register data values in the command
have not changed since the command was last issued, the command will not be
executed.

If the data in the command has changed since the command was last issued, the
command will be executed. Use of this feature can lighten the load on the
network. In order to implement this feature; set the enable code for the command
to a value of 2.

Commands Supported by the Module

The format of each command in the list depends on the BARDAC DW Function
Code being executed. The tables below list the functions supported by the
module:

Function Code Definition Supported in Client

0 Get (read data) X
1 Set (write data) X

Each command list record has the same general format. The first part of the
record contains the information relating to the communication module and the
second part contains information required to interface to the BARDAC DW
UDP/IP server device.

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Command Entry Formats

The following table shows the structure of the configuration data necessary for
each of the supported commands.

BARDAC DW COMMAND STRUCTURE

Column # 1 2 3 4 5 6 10

Function
Code

Get0 Code Register 1/10th

Set1 Code Register 1/10th

Enable
Code

Internal
Address

Poll Interval
Time

Seconds

Seconds

Swap
Code

0 IP Address 0 Register

0 IP Address 1 Register

IP Address Function

Code

Device
Address

The first part of the record is the Module Information, which relates to the ProLinx
module and the second part contains information required to interface to the
Server device.

Command list example:

[BARDAC DW Client 0 Commands]
#
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
# DB Poll Swap Cmd Parameter
#Enab Addr Delay Code Node IP Address Code ID
START
1 110 0 0 192.168.0.67 0 296
1 111 0 0 192.168.0.67 0 181
1 112 0 0 192.168.0.67 0 180
END

Parameter Range Description

Enable 0, 1, 2 This field defines whether the command is to be executed and

under what conditions.

Value Description

0 The command is disabled and will not be executed

in the normal polling sequence.

1 The command is executed each scan of the

command list if the Poll Interval Time is set to zero.
If the Poll Interval time is set, the command will be
executed, when the interval timer expires.

2 The command will execute only if the internal data

associated with the command changes. This value
is valid only for write commands.

Because the BARDAC devices use the UDP protocol, the
communication between the module and the device is not as
reliable as with the TCP/IP protocol. For this reason, ProSoft
suggests that the Enable Code of 2 not be used because a specific
command may not be transferred. Therefore, it is strongly
suggested to use the Enable Code of 1 to send SET commands.

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Parameter Range Description

DB Address 0 to 4999 This field specifies the internal database register to be associated

with the command.

- If the command is a read function, the data read from the Server
device will be placed starting at the register value entered in this
field.

If the command is a write function, the data written to the Server
device will be sourced from the address specified.

The correct format depends on the parameter type. The following
provides examples of the most common types:

Time Secs (XX.X)
PLC = 1 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 0.1 sec
PLC = 100 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 10.0 sec
PLC = 1019 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 101.9 sec
Percentage (X.XX)
PLC = 1 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 0.01%
PLC = 10 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 0.10%
PLC = 10000 <=> BARDAC DRIVE = 100.00%
ENABLED/DISABLED
PLC = 0 <=> BARDAC = DISABLED
PLC = 1 <=> BARDAC = ENABLED

Poll Delay 0 to 65535

This parameter specifies the minimum interval to
execute continuous commands (Enable code of 1).
The parameter is entered in units of 1/10th seconds.
Therefore, if a value of 10 is entered for a command,
the command will execute no more frequently than
every 1 second.

Swap Code 0, 1, 2, 3 This parameter is used only for functions 3, 4, 6, and 16 to define if

the data received (or sent) from the module is to be ordered
differently than data received from the server device. This
parameter is helpful when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values, as there is no standard method of storage of these
data types in Server devices. This parameter can be set to order
the register data received in an order useful by other applications.
The following table defines the values and their associated
operations:

Code Description

0 None – No Change is made in the byte

ordering
1 Words – The words are swapped
2 Words & Bytes – The words are swapped

then the bytes in each word are swapped
3 Bytes – The bytes in each word are

swapped

When swapping words, make sure you are using an even value in
the Count Field. Odd values may generate unexpected results.

Node IP
Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The IP address of the device being addressed by the command.

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Parameter Range Description

Function
Code

Parameter ID This parameter specifies the PIN value for the data value or

0 or 1 This parameter specifies the function to be executed by the

command. These function codes are defined in the BARDAC DW
protocol.

Function Code Description

Get0 Get (read data)
Set1 Set (write data)

parameter to be considered by the command. Refer to the drive
manual for a complete listing of valid PINs for your specific
application.

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2.3 Module Data

All data related to the MVI71-BDW module is stored in a user defined data files. It
is the responsibility of the ladder logic programmer to construct all the data files
required by the program and to write the ladder logic required to interface to
these files.

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2.4 Status Data

When the side-connect interface is employed in the application, the status data is
automatically transferred from the module to the first file used by the interface.
The data is placed at an offset of 0 in the file and has the format shown in the
Reference chapter.

When the block transfer interface is used, the status data is placed in the
module’s internal database at the location specified by the Error/Status Offset
parameter in the configuration file. If this data area is transferred to the processor
in the read data area, it will be passed from the module to the processor in a
normal BTR block. This will be placed in the normal read data area. The format
of the data is exactly the same as shown above, but the user determines its
position. Refer to the Reference chapter for a complete listing of the data stored
in this object.

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2.5 User Data

When the side-connect interface is utilized, the read and write data is moved
between the module and the processor without any ladder logic. The size of the
data area and position of the data areas in the module’s database is determined
by the parameters set in the configuration file.

When the block transfer interface is used, ladder logic is required to page the
data between the module and the processor. The size of the data area and
position of the data areas in the module’s database is determined by the
parameters set in the configuration file.

The read data area should be set to match the value entered in the Read
Register Count parameter of the BARDACDW.CFG file. For ease of use, this
array should be dimensioned as an even increment of 60 words. This data is
paged up to 60 words at a time from the module to the processor. The Read
Data task is responsible for placing the data received into the proper position in
the read data array. Use this data for status and control in the ladder logic of the
processor.

The write data area should be set to match the value entered in the Write
Register Count parameter of the BARDACDW.CFG file. For ease of use, this
array should be dimensioned as even increments of 60 words. This data is paged
up to 60 words at a time from the processor to the module. The Write Data task
is responsible for placing the write data into the output image for transfer to the
module. This data is passed from the processor to the module for status and
control information for use in other nodes on the network.

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2.6 Event Command Data

A user file containing Event Command Data is only required when event
commands are utilized in the application. This file holds the information required
for an event command.

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2.7 Example of 240 words of read and write data (cfg file=10)

Data Files Description

N11:0 to 239 Read data
N12:0 to 239 Write data

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2.8 Example of 2300 read and 3500 write data registers (cfg file=10)

Data Files Description

N11:0 to 999 Read data words 0 to 999
N12:0 to 999 Read data words 1000 to 1999
N13:0 to 299 Read data words 2000 to 2299
N14:0 to 999 Write data words 0 to 999
N15:0 to 999 Write data words 1000 to 1999
N16:0 to 999 Write data words 2000 to 2999
N17:0 to 499 Write data words 3000 to 3499

Even if the files are not required for an application, they still are reserved and
should only be used for that purpose. The read and write data contained in the
last set of files possess the data transferred between the module and the
processor. The read data file (Cfg File + 1) will contain data transferred from the
module to the processor and should be associated with control data types. The
write data file (Cfg File + 1 + n) will contain data passed to the module from the
processor and should be associated with monitor data types.

Special care must be taken when defining the files for the side-connect interface.
Because the module directly interacts with the PLC processor and its memory,
any errors in the configuration may cause the processor to fault and it may even
lose its configuration and program. After defining the files and populating them
with the correct data, download the program to the processor, and place the
processor in run mode. If everything is configured correctly, the module should
start its normal operation.

The module is now ready for your application. Insert the module in the rack (with
the power turned off) and attach the serial communication cables. Download the
new application to the controller and place the processor in run mode. Download
the new BARDACDW.CFG file to the module using a terminal emulation
program. 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.

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2.9 IP Address

In addition to the BARDACDW.CFG, the MVI71-BDW module requires a second
configuration file that identifies its Ethernet configuration. Without this
configuration file, the module will not communicate properly on the network.

This file contains the Ethernet address information to be used by the module and
may be transferred to and from the module from the Network command
available on the debug port of the module. Please consult your network
administrator for the correct settings for your network before placing this or any
other Ethernet TCP/IP device upon your network.

Important: If the field "my_ip" does not exist, or if the wattcp.cfg file is corrupted or does not exist,
the module will not function.

To set the Module’s IP Address

1 Locate the sample configuration files for your module on the ProSoft

Solutions CD.

2 Copy the configuration files and ladder to a location on your PC’s hard drive.

We recommend C:\temp.

3 After you move the files, right-click on each of the files, choose Properties,

and clear the READ ONLY check box.

4 Start Notepad.exe, or any other editor that can save plain text files.
5 Open the file WATTCP.CFG. The following example shows the contents of a

typical WATTCP.CFG file.

# ProSoft Technology
# Default private class 3 address
my_ip=192.168.0.100

# Default class 3 network mask
netmask=255.255.255.0

# The gateway I wish to use
gateway=192.168.0.1,192.168.0.0,255.255.255.0

6 Edit the file, using the IP addresses supplied by your network administrator.

Important: The module does not support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) for
obtaining an IP address from a server. This module must have its own static IP address that does
not duplicate the IP address of any other device on the Ethernet network.

7 Save the file as WATTCP.CFG. You must now transfer the file to the module.

Refer to Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the module (page 54) for the correct
procedure.

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2.10 Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File

ProSoft modules are shipped with a pre-loaded configuration file. In order to edit
this file, you may transfer the file from the module to your PC or locate and load
the file from the distribution CD-ROM supplied with the module. After editing, you
must transfer the file back to the module for your changes to take effect.

This section describes these procedures.

Important: The illustrations of configuration/debug menus in this section are intended as a general
guide and may not exactly match the configuration/debug menus in your own module. For specific
information about the configuration/debug menus in your module, refer to The Configuration/Debug
Menu.

2.10.1 Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to the PC

On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Send Module Configuration.
Press [S] to send (upload) the configuration file from the module to your PC.
Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the

terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.
After the file has been successfully uploaded, you can open and edit the file to

change the module’s configuration.

2.10.2 Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the Module

On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Receive Module Configuration.
Press [R] to receive (download) the configuration file from your PC to the module

and store the file on the module’s Compact Flash Card (Personality Module) or
Flash RAM.

Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the
terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.

After the file has been successfully downloaded, the module will restart the
program and load the new configuration information. Review the new
configuration using menu commands [6] and [0] to verify that the module is
configured correctly.

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2.11 Ladder Logic

Ladder logic is required for application of the MVI71-BDW module. Tasks that
must be handled by the ladder logic are module data transfer, special block
handling, and status data receipt. Additionally, a power-up handler may be
needed to handle the initialization of the module’s data and to clear any
processor fault conditions.

The sample ladder logic, on the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, is extensively
commented, to provide information on the purpose and function of each rung. For
most applications, the sample ladder will work without modification.

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3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

In This Chapter

 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................ 40

 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics................... 44

 Reading Status Data from the Module .................................................. 56

The module provides information on diagnostics and troubleshooting in the
following forms:

 LED status indicators on the front of the module provide general information

on the module's status.

 Status data contained in the module can be viewed through the

Configuration/Debug port, using the troubleshooting and diagnostic
capabilities of ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB).

 Status data values can be transferred from the module to processor memory

and can be monitored there manually or by customer-created logic.

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3.1 LED Status Indicators

The LEDs indicate the module’s operating status as follows:

LED Color Status Indication

CFG Green On Data is being transferred between the module and a remote

Off No data is being transferred on the Configuration/Debug port.

P1 Green On Port not used

Off Port not used

P2 Green On Port not used

Off Port not used

APP Amber Off The MVI71-BDW is working normally.

On The MVI71-BDW module program has recognized a

BP ACT Amber On The LED is on when the module is performing a write

Off The LED is off when the module is performing a read

OK Red/

Green

BAT Red Off The battery voltage is OK and functioning.

Off The card is not receiving any power and is not securely

Green The module is operating normally.
Red The program has detected an error or is being configured. If

On The battery voltage is low or battery is not present. Allow

terminal using the Configuration/Debug port.

communication error on one of its ports.

operation on the backplane.

operation on the backplane. Under normal operation, the LED
should blink rapidly on and off.

plugged into the rack.

the LED remains red for over 10 seconds, the program has
probably halted. Remove the card from the rack and re-insert
the card to restart the module’s program.

battery to charge by keeping module plugged into rack for 24
hours. If BAT LED still does not go off, contact ProSoft
Technology, as this is not a user serviceable item.

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If a configuration error is found for the client, the client configuration error word
will have a value other than zero. The configuration error word bits have the
following definitions:

Bit Description Value

0 0x0001
1 0x0002
2 0x0004
3 0x0008
4 Invalid retry count parameter 0x0010
5 The float flag parameter is not valid. 0x0020
6 The float start parameter is not valid. 0x0040
7 The float offset parameter is not valid. 0x0080
8 0x0100
9 0x0200
10 0x0400
11 0x0800
12 0x1000
13 0x2000
14 0x4000
15 0x8000

Correct any invalid data in the configuration for proper module operation. When
the configuration contains a valid parameter set, all the bits in the configuration
word will be clear. This does not indicate that the configuration is valid for the
user application. Make sure each parameter is set correctly for the specific
application.

If the APP, BP ACT and OK LEDs blink at a rate of every one-second, this
indicates a serious problem with the module. Call ProSoft Technology support to
arrange for repairs.

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3.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators

LED State Description

Data OFF No activity on the Ethernet port.

GREEN Flash The Ethernet port is actively transmitting or receiving data.

Link OFF No physical network connection is detected. No Ethernet

communication is possible. Check wiring and cables.

GREEN Solid Physical network connection detected. This LED must be ON

solid for Ethernet communication to be possible.

3.1.2 Clearing a Fault Condition

Typically, if the OK LED on the front of the module turns RED for more than ten
seconds, a hardware problem has been detected in the module or the program
has exited.

To clear the condition, follow these steps:

1 Turn off power to the rack.
2 Remove the card from the rack.
3 Verify that all jumpers are set correctly.
4 If the module requires a Compact Flash card, verify that the card is installed

correctly.

5 Re-insert the card in the rack and turn the power back on.
6 Verify correct configuration data is being transferred to the module from the

PLC controller.

If the module's OK LED does not turn GREEN, verify that the module is inserted
completely into the rack. If this does not cure the problem, contact ProSoft
Technology Technical Support.

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3.1.3 Troubleshooting

Use the following troubleshooting steps if you encounter problems when the
module is powered up. If these steps do not resolve your problem, please contact
ProSoft Technology Technical Support.

Processor Errors

Problem description Steps to take

Processor fault Verify that the module is plugged into the slot that has been configured

for the module in the I/O Configuration of RSLogix.
Verify that the slot location in the rack has been configured correctly in

the ladder logic.

Processor I/O LED
flashes

Module Errors

Problem description Steps to take

BP ACT LED (not
present on MVI56E
modules) remains OFF
or blinks slowly

MVI56E modules with
scrolling LED display:
<Backplane Status>
condition reads ERR

OK LED remains RED The program has halted or a critical error has occurred. Connect to the

This indicates a problem with backplane communications. A problem
could exist between the processor and any installed I/O module, not just
the MVI71-BDW. Verify that all modules in the rack are correctly
configured in the ladder logic.

This indicates that backplane transfer operations are failing. Connect to
the module’s Configuration/Debug port to check this.

To establish backplane communications, verify the following items:

 The processor is in RUN or REM RUN mode.
 The backplane driver is loaded in the module.
 The module is configured for read and write data block transfer.
 The ladder logic handles all read and write block situations.
 The module is properly configured in the processor I/O configuration

and ladder logic.

Configuration/Debug port to see if the module is running. If the program
has halted, turn off power to the rack, remove the card from the rack and
re-insert it, and then restore power to the rack.

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3.2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics

The Configuration and Debug menu for this module is arranged as a tree
structure, with the Main menu at the top of the tree, and one or more submenus
for each menu command. The first menu you see when you connect to the
module is the Main menu.

Because this is a text-based menu system, you enter commands by typing the
[command letter] from your computer keyboard in the Diagnostic window in
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). The module does not respond to mouse
movements or clicks. The command executes as soon as you press the

[

COMMAND LETTER

[

COMMAND LETTER

] — you do not need to press [E

NTER].

When you type a

], a new screen will be displayed in your terminal application.

3.2.1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder

To connect to the module’s Configuration/Debug serial port
1 Start PCB, and then select the module to test. Click the right mouse button to

open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose D

IAGNOSTICS

This action opens the Diagnostics dialog box.

.

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3 Press [?] to open the Main menu.

If there is no response from the module, follow these steps:
1 Click to configure the connection. On the Connection Setup dialog box, select

a valid com port or other connection type supported by the module.

2 Verify that the null modem cable is connected properly between your

computer’s serial port and the module. A regular serial cable will not work.

3 On computers with more than one serial port, verify that your communication

program is connected to the same port that is connected to the module.

If you are still not able to establish a connection, contact ProSoft Technology for
assistance.

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3.2.2 Navigation

All of the submenus for this module contain commands to redisplay the menu or
return to the previous menu. You can always return from a submenu to the next
higher menu by pressing [M] on your keyboard.

The organization of the menu structure is represented in simplified form in the
following illustration:

The remainder of this section shows the menus available for this module, and
briefly discusses the commands available to you.

Keystrokes

The keyboard commands on these menus are usually not case sensitive. You
can enter most commands in lowercase or uppercase letters.

The menus use a few special characters (?, -, +, @) that must be entered exactly
as shown. Some of these characters will require you to use the SHIFT, CTRL, or

ALT keys to enter them correctly. For example, on US English keyboards, enter

the ? command as SHIFT and /.
Also, take care to distinguish the different uses for uppercase letter "eye" (I),

lowercase letter "el" (L), and the number one (1). Likewise, uppercase letter "oh"
(O) and the number zero (0) are not interchangeable. Although these characters
look alike on the screen, they perform different actions on the module and may
not be used interchangeably.

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3.2.3 Main Menu

When you first connect to the module from your computer, your terminal screen
will be blank. To activate the main menu, press the [?] key on your computer’s
keyboard. If the module is connected properly, the following menu will appear.

Caution: Some of the commands available to you from this menu are designed for advanced
debugging and system testing only, and can cause the module to stop communicating with the
processor or with other devices, resulting in potential data loss or other failures. Only use these
commands if you are specifically directed to do so by ProSoft Technology Technical Support staff.
Some of these command keys are not listed on the menu, but are active nevertheless. Please be
careful when pressing keys so that you do not accidentally execute an unwanted command.

Viewing Block Transfer Statistics

Press [B] from the Main menu to view the Block Transfer Statistics screen.
Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane

data transfer operations between the module and the processor. The information
on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between
the processor and the module.

Tip: To determine the number of blocks transferred each second, mark the numbers displayed at a
specific time. Then some seconds later activate the command again. Subtract the previous
numbers from the current numbers and divide by the quantity of seconds passed between the two
readings.

Viewing Module Configuration

Press [C] to view the Module Configuration screen.
Use this command to display the current configuration and statistics for the

module.

Opening the Database View Menu

Press [D] to open the Database View menu.
Use this menu command to view the current contents of the module’s database.

For more information about this submenu, see Database View Menu (page 50).

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Opening the Command Error List Menu

Press [E], [F], [G] or [H] to open the Command Error List for clients 1 through 4
respectively. This list consists of multiple pages of command list error/status
data. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.

Opening the Command List Menu

Press [I], [J], [K] or [L] to open the Command List menu for clients 1 through 4
respectively. Use this command to view the configured command list for the
module.

Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the Module

On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Receive Module Configuration.
Press [R] to receive (download) the configuration file from your PC to the module

and store the file on the module’s Compact Flash Card (Personality Module) or
Flash RAM.

Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the
terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.

After the file has been successfully downloaded, the module will restart the
program and load the new configuration information. Review the new
configuration using menu commands [6] and [0] to verify that the module is
configured correctly.

Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to the PC

On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Send Module Configuration.
Press [S] to send (upload) the configuration file from the module to your PC.
Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the

terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.
After the file has been successfully uploaded, you can open and edit the file to

change the module’s configuration.

Resetting Diagnostic Data

Press [U] to reset the status counters for the Client and/or servers in the module.

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Viewing Version Information

Press [V] to view version information for the module.
Use this command to view the current version of the software for the module, as

well as other important values. You may be asked to provide this information
when calling for technical support on the product.

Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module
operation. The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a
module’s program cycle is complete.

Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the frequency of program
execution.

Warm Booting the Module

Press [W] from the Main menu to warm boot (restart) the module.
This command will cause the program to exit and reload, refreshing configuration

parameters that must be set on program initialization. Only use this command if
you must force the module to reboot.

Viewing Client Status

Press [1], [2], [3] or [4] to display the statistics of clients 1 through 4,
respectively.

Viewing Client Configuration

Press [5] to display the configuration information for the Client.

Opening the Network Menu

Press [@] to open the Network menu.
The Network menu allows you to send, receive and view the WATTCP.CFG file

that contains the IP, gateway and other network specification information. For
more information about this submenu, see Network Menu (page 54).

Exiting the Program

Press [ESC] to restart the module and force all drivers to be loaded. The module
will use the configuration stored in the module's Flash memory to configure the
module.

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3.2.4 Database View Menu

Press [D] from the Main menu to open the Database View menu. Use this menu
command to view the current contents of the module database. Press [?] to view
a list of commands available on this menu.

Viewing Register Pages

To view sets of register pages, use the keys described below:

Command Description
[0]
[1]
[2]

Display registers 0 to 99
Display registers 1000 to 1099
Display registers 2000 to 2099

And so on. The total number of register pages available to view depends on your
module’s configuration.

Displaying the Current Page of Registers Again

Press [S] from the Database View menu to show the current page of registers
again.

This screen displays the current page of 100 registers in the database.

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Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Registers

Press [-] from the Database View menu to skip five pages back in the database
to see the 100 registers of data starting 500 registers before the currently
displayed page.

Moving Forward (Skipping) Through 5 Pages of Registers

Press [+] from the Database View menu to skip five pages ahead in the database
to see the 100 registers of data starting 500 registers after the currently displayed
page.

Viewing the Previous Page of Registers
Press [P] from the Database View menu to display the previous page of data.

Viewing the Next Page of Registers
Press [N] from the Database View menu to display the next page of data.

Viewing Data in Decimal Format

Press [D] from the Database View menu to display the data on the current page
in decimal format.

Viewing Data in Hexadecimal Format

Press [H] from the Database View menu to display the data on the current page
in hexadecimal format.

Viewing Data in Floating-Point Format

Press [F] from the Database View menu to display the data on the current page
in floating-point format. The program assumes that the values are aligned on
even register boundaries. If floating-point values are not aligned as such, they
are not displayed properly.

Viewing Data in ASCII (Text) Format

Press [A] from the Database View menu to display the data on the current page
in ASCII format. This is useful for regions of the database that contain ASCII
data.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main menu.

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3.2.5 Master Command Error List Menu

Use this menu to view the command error list for the module. Press [?] to view a
list of commands available on this menu.

Redisplaying the Current Page

Press [S] to display the current page of data.

Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Commands

Press [-] to display data for last 5 page commands.

Viewing the Previous Page of Commands

Press [P] to display the previous page of commands.

Moving Forward (Skipping) Through 5 Pages of Commands

Press [+] to display data for the next page of commands.

Viewing the Next Page of Commands

Press [N] to display the next page of commands.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main menu.

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3.2.6 Master Command List Menu

Use this menu to view the command list for the module. Press [?] to view a list of
commands available on this menu.

Redisplaying the Current Page

Press [S] to display the current page of data.

Viewing the Previous 50 Commands

Press [-] to view the previous 50 commands.

Viewing the Previous Page of Commands

Press [P] to display the previous page of commands.

Viewing the Next 50 Commands

Press [+] to view the next 50 commands from the master command list.

Viewing the Next Page of Commands

Press [N] to display the next page of commands.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main menu.

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3.2.7 Network Menu

From the IEC-870-5-104 Server menu press [@] to display the IEC-870-5-104
Network menu screen. The Network menu allows you to send, receive, and view

the WATTCP.CFG file that contains the IP and module addresses, and other
network information.

Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the Module

Press [R] to transfer a new WATTCP.CFG file from the PC to the module. Use
this command to change the network configuration for the module (for example,
the module’s IP address).

Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the
terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.

Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the PC

Press [S] to transfer the WATTCP.CFG file from the module to your PC.
Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the

terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.
After the file has been successfully transferred, you can open and edit the file to

change the module’s network configuration.

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Viewing the WATTCP.CFG File on the module

Press [V] to view the module’s WATTCP.CFG file. Use this command to confirm
the module’s current network settings.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main menu.

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3.3 Reading Status Data from the Module

The MVI71-BDW module returns a Status Data block that can be used to
determine the module’s operating status. This data is located in the module’s
database at a user set location and is viewable using the Configuration/Debug
port with a terminal emulation program. The Configuration/Debug port provides
the following functionality:

 Full view of the module’s configuration data
 View of the module’s status data
 Complete display of the module’s internal database (registers 0 to 3999)
 Version Information
 Control over the module (warm boot, cold boot, transfer configuration)
 Facility to upload and download the module’s configuration file

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4 Reference

In This Chapter

 Product Specifications ........................................................................... 58

 Functional Overview .............................................................................. 60

 Cable Connections ................................................................................ 77

 MVI71-BDW Status Data Definition for Side Connect File .................... 82

 Command Entry Form ........................................................................... 85

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4.1 Product Specifications

The MVI71 Bardac Drive Interface Module allows Rockwell Automation PLC
compatible processors to interface easily with Bardac drive.web devices.

The MVI71-BDW module acts as a client collecting and controlling data in a
Bardac drive.web compatible device. Four independent clients are contained in
the module to interface with Bardac drives simultaneously. The data is passed
from the network to the PLC backplane. The data transfer from the PLC
processor is asynchronous from the actions on the UDP/IP network. A 5000-word
register space in the module exchanges data between the processor and the
network.

4.1.1 General Specifications

 Single Slot - 1771 backplane compatible
 The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to

processor memory for data transfer between processor and module

 Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor.
 Configuration data obtained through user-defined ladder. Sample ladder file

included

4.1.2 Hardware Specifications

Specification Description

Form Factor Single Slot 1771 chassis compatible

BTR/BTW data transfer

Local or remote rack
Backplane current load 800 mA @ 5 V
Operating temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Shock 30g operational

50g non-operational
Vibration 5 g from 10150 Hz
Relative humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
LED Indicators Module status

Backplane transfer status

Application status

Serial activity and error LED status
Configuration Serial port (CFG) DB-9M PC compatible

RS-232

Hardware handshaking
Ethernet Port (Ethernet

modules)

RJ45 Connector

Link and activity LED indicators

Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz

for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC

60950: 1991

Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or

equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less

than or equal to 5 minutes duration

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4.1.3 Functional Specifications

A client configured as a Bardac master device on the MVI71-BDW module will
actively issue Bardac-DW commands to other nodes on the Bardac-DW network.
One hundred commands are supported for each client. The PLC processor can
be programmed to control the activity on the client by actively selecting
commands from the command list to execute, or issuing commands directly from
the ladder logic.

Some of the general specifications include:
 Support for the storage and transfer of up to 5000 registers to/from the PLC

processor’s controller tags

 User-definable module memory usage
 Ability for the user to define commands to set or get parameters from the

Bardac device

 10/100 Base-T Ethernet compatible interface
 Supports up to 100 user-defined read or write commands that can be sent to

a Bardac device

 Configurable parameters for the client include

o

Error/Status Pointer

o

Command Error Pointer

o

Response Timeout

o

Retry Count

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4.2 Functional Overview

4.2.1 General Concepts

The following discussion explains several concepts that are important for
understanding module operation.

Module Power Up

On power up the module begins performing the following logical functions:

1 Initialize hardware components

a Initialize PLC backplane driver
b Test and Clear all RAM

2 Read configuration for module from BARDACDW.CFG file on Compact Flash

Disk

3 Initialize Module Register space
4 Enable Client Driver

After the module has received the configuration, the module will begin
communicating with other nodes on the network, depending on the configuration.

Main Logic Loop

Upon completing the power up configuration process, the module enters an
infinite loop that performs the functions shown in the following diagram.

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4.2.2 Block Transfer Backplane Data Transfer

The MVI71-BDW module communicates directly over the PLC backplane for the
block transfer interface. Data is paged between the module and the PLC
processor across the backplane using BTR and BTW operations. Data is
transferred from the module to the processor using the BTR blocks, and data is
transferred from the processor to the module using the BTW blocks.

The following illustration shows the data transfer method used to move data
between the PLC processor, the MVI71-BDW module and the network.

All data transferred between the module and the processor over the backplane is
through the BTR and BTW blocks. Ladder logic must be written in the PLC
processor to interface the block data with user data files. All data used by the
module is stored in its internal database.

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The following illustration shows the layout of the database:

Module’s Internal Database Structure

5000 registers for user data

Register Data

0

4999

Data contained in this database is paged through the block transfer interface by
coordination of the PLC ladder logic and the MVI71-BDW module's program. Up
to 64 words of data can be transferred from the module to the processor at a
time. Up to 64 words of data can be transferred from the processor to the
module. The read and write block identification codes in each data block
determine the function to be performed or the content of the data block. The
module uses the following block numbers:

Block Range Description

-1 Null Block
0 Null Block
1 to 68 Read or Write Data
1000 to 1067 Output Initialization Blocks
2000 Event Command Block
5001 to 5006 Command Control
9998 Warm-Boot Control Block
9999 Cold Boot Control Block

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Normal Data Transfer

Normal data transfer includes the paging of the user data found in the module’s
internal database in registers 0 to 4999 and the status data. These data are
transferred through read (BTR) and write (BTW) blocks. The following topics
describe the function and structure of each block.

Block Request from the Processor to the Module

These blocks of data transfer information from the PLC processor to the module.
The following table describes the structure of the output image.

Offset Description Length

0 Write Block ID 1
1 to 60 Write Data 60
61 to 63 Spare 3

The Write Block ID is an index value used to determine the location in the
module’s database where the data will be placed. Each transfer can move up to
60 words (block offsets 1 to 60) of data.

Block Response from the Module to the Processor

These blocks of data transfer information from the module to the PLC processor.
The following table describes the structure of the input image.

Offset Description Length

0 Read Block ID 1
1 Write Block ID 1
2 to 61 Read Data 60
62 to 63 Spare 2

The Read Block ID is an index value used to determine the location of where the
data will be placed in the PLC processor controller tag array of module read data.
Each transfer can move up to 60 words (block offsets 2 to 61) of data.

The Write Block ID associated with the block requests data from the PLC
processor. Under normal program operation, the module sequentially sends read
blocks and requests write blocks. For example, if the application uses three read
and two write blocks, the sequence will be as follows:

R1W1→R2W2→R3W1→R1W2→R2W1→R3W2→R1W1→
This sequence will continue until interrupted by other write block numbers sent by

the controller or by a command request from a node on the Modbus network or
operator control through the module’s Configuration/Debug port.

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Initialize Output Data

When the module performs a restart operation, it will request blocks of output
data from the processor to initialize the module’s output data. Use the Initialize
Output Data parameter in the configuration file to bring the module to a known
state after a restart operation. The following table describes the structure of the
request block.

Offset Description Length

0 1000 to 1067 1
1 1000 to 1067 1
2 to 63 Spare 62

The block number in word 0 of the block determines the data set of up to 60
output words to transfer from the processor. Ladder logic in the processor must
recognize these blocks and place the correct information in the output image to
be returned to the module. The format of the returned write block is shown in the
following table.

Offset Description Length

0 1000 to 1067 1
1 to 60 Output Data 60
61 to 63 Spare 3

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Special Function Blocks

Special Function blocks are special blocks used to control the module. The
current version of the software supports four Special Function blocks: event
command control, command control, warm boot and cold boot.

Event Command

Event command control blocks send UDP/IP commands directly from the ladder
logic to one of the client on the module. The format for these write blocks is
displayed in the following table.

Offset Description Length

0 2000 1
1 to 4 IP Address 4
5 Internal DB Address 1
6 Swap Code 1
7 BARDAC DW Function Code 1
8 Device Database Address 1
9 Client Number (0 to 3) 1
10 to 63 Spare 54

Use the parameters passed with the block to construct the command. The IP
Address for the node to reach on the network is entered in four registers (1 to 4).
Each digit of the IP address is entered an the appropriate register. For example,
to interface with node 192.168.0.100, enter the values 192, 168, 0 and 100 in
registers 1 to 4. The Internal DB Address parameter specifies the module’s
database location to associate with the command. The Swap Code changes the
byte order in the command data area. The Bardac DW Function Code has one
of the following values 0 or 1. The Device Database Address is the PIN value
specific to the drive that is to be interfaced. Refer to the drive manual for a
complete listing of all valid PIN values. The Client Number specifies which of the
4 clients in the module is to handle the message. Values from 0 to 3 are
acceptable for this parameter. When the module receives the block, it will
process it and place it in the command queue.

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A detailed description of the block is presented below:

Word Description

0 This word contains the block 2000 identification code to indicate that this block

contains a command to execute by the Client Driver.

1 to 4 These words contain the IP address for the server the message is intended. Each

digit (0 to 255) of the IP address is placed in one of the four registers. For
example, to reach IP address 192.168.0.100, enter the following values in words 1
to 4 → 192, 168, 0 and 100. The module will construct the normal dotted IP
address from the values entered. The values entered will be anded with the mask
0x00ff to insure the values are in the range of 0 to 255.

5 This word contains the internal database address in the module for the command.

This word can contain a value from 0 to 4999.

6 The parameter specifies the swap type for the data. 0=Do not Swap Bytes,

1=Swap bytes.

7 This word contains the Bardac DW function code for the command. 0=Get function

to retrieve data from unit and 1=Set function to alter data in the unit.

8 This word contains the PIN value for the data value or parameter to consider with

the command. Refer to the drive manual for a complete list of all PIN values and

their meaning.
9 Client index used with the block. This parameter has a value from 0 to 3.
10 to 63 Spare

The module will respond to each command block with a read block. The following
table describes the format of this block.

Word Description

0 This word contains the block identification code 2000 requested by the processor.
1 This word contains the next read request block identification code.
2 This word contains the result of the event request. If a value of one is present, the

command was issued. If a value of zero is present, no room was found in the

command queue.
3 Client index used with the block. This parameter has a value from 0 to 3.
4 to 63 Spare

Word two of the block can be used by the ladder logic to determine if the
command was added to the command queue of the module. The command will
only fail if the command queue for the port is full (100 commands for each
queue).

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Command Control

Command control blocks place commands from the command list into the
command queue. The client has a command queue of up to 100 commands. The
module services commands in the queue before the user defined command list.
This gives high priority to commands in the queue. Commands placed in the
queue through this mechanism must be defined in the module's command list.
Under normal command list execution, the module will only execute commands
with the Enable parameter set to one or two. If the value is set to zero, the
command is skipped. Commands may be placed in the command queue with an
Enable parameter set to zero using this feature. These commands can then be
executed using the command control blocks.

One to six commands can be placed in the command queue with a single
request. The following table describes the format for this block.

Word Description

0 Command queue block identification code of 5001 to 5006.
1 This word contains the index in the command list for the first command to be

entered into the command queue.

2 This word contains the index in the command list for the second command to be

entered into the command queue.

3 This word contains the index in the command list for the third command to be

entered into the command queue.

4 This word contains the index in the command list for the fourth command to be

entered into the command queue.

5 This word contains the index in the command list for the fifth command to be

entered into the command queue.

6 This word contains the index in the command list for the sixth command to be

entered into the command queue.
7 Client index used with the block. This parameter has a value from 0 to 3.
8 to 63 Spare

The last digit in the block code defines the number of commands to process in
the block. For example, a block code of 5003 contains 3 command indexes that
are to be placed in the command queue. The Command index parameters in the
block have a range of 0 to 99 and correspond to the module's command list
entries.

The module responds to a command control block with a block containing the
number of commands added to the command queue for the port.

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The following table describes the format for this block.

Word Description

0 This word contains the block 5001 to 5006 requested by the processor.
1 This word contains the next write block identification code.
2 This word contains the number of commands in the block placed in the command

queue.
3 Client index used with the block. This parameter has a value from 0 to 3.
4 to 63 Spare

Warm Boot Block (9998)

This block is sent from the PLC processor to the module (output image) when the
module is required to perform a warm-boot (software reset) operation. This block
is commonly sent to the module any time configuration data modifications are
made in the controller tags data area. This will cause the module to read the new
configuration information and to restart. The following table describes the format
of the control block.

Offset Description Length

0 9998 1
1 to 63 Spare 63

Cold Boot Block (9999)

This block is sent from the PLC processor to the module (output image) when the
module is required to perform the cold boot (hardware reset) operation. This
block is sent to the module when a hardware problem is detected by the ladder
logic that requires a hardware reset. The following table describes the format of
the control block.

Offset Description Length

0 9999 1
1 to 63 Spare 63

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4.2.3 Side-Connect Backplane Data Transfer (Requires special user­supplied side-connect adapter)

The side-connect interface is the simplest method to implement the module. No
ladder logic is required for the interface because the driver handles data
movement between the module and the processor automatically. The data flow
diagram associated with this interface is shown in the following diagrams:

The configuration information for the module determines the size of the read and
write data areas and the locations of these data sets in the module’s internal
database. Therefore, to use this interface, just set up the files required by the
module. The following table lists the files required for the side-connect interface:

File Number Example Size Description

Cfg File N10 200 Control/Status File
Cfg File+1 N11 to 1000 Data transferred from the module to the processor
Other files for read data
Cfg File+1+n N12 to 1000 Data transferred from the processor to the module
Cfg File+1+n+m Other files for write data

The number of read and write files are dependent on the modules configuration.
Two examples follow:

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Example of 240 words of read and write data (cfg file=10)

Data Files Description

N11:0 to 239 Read data
N12:0 to 239 Write data

Example of 2300 read and 3500 write data registers (cfg file=10)

Data Files Description

N11:0 to 999 Read data words 0 to 999
N12:0 to 999 Read data words 1000 to 1999
N13:0 to 299 Read data words 2000 to 2299
N14:0 to 999 Write data words 0 to 999
N15:0 to 999 Write data words 1000 to 1999
N16:0 to 999 Write data words 2000 to 2999
N17:0 to 499 Write data words 3000 to 3499

When the side-connect interface is utilized, registers in the first user data file for
the module are used for command control (offset 50 to 113). The format of these
control commands is similar to that described in the preceding section. The
following section describes the use of command control when the side-connect
interface is used

:

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Special Function Blocks (With Side-Connect)

Special Function blocks are special blocks used to control the module. These
blocks of data are located in the first file of the side-connect interface starting at
register offset 50. The current version of the software supports four Special
Function blocks: event command control, command control, warm boot and cold
boot.

Event Command (With Side-Connect)

Event command control blocks send UDP/IP commands directly from the ladder
logic to one of the client on the module. The following table describes the format
of these blocks.

Offset Description Length

50 2000 1
51 to 54 IP Address 4
55 Internal DB Address 1
56 Swap Code 1
57 BARDAC DW Function Code 1
58 Device Database Address 1
59 Client Number (0 to 3) 1

Use the parameters passed with the block to construct the command. The IP
Address for the node to reach on the network is entered in four registers (1 to 4).
Each digit of the IP address is entered an the appropriate register. For example,
to interface with node 192.168.0.100, enter the values 192, 168, 0 and 100 in
registers 1 to 4.

The Internal DB Address parameter specifies the module’s database location to
associate with the command. The Swap Code is used with requests to change
the word or byte order. The BARDAC DW Function Code has one of the
following values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15 or 16. The Device Database Address is the
register or point in the remote slave device to be associated with the command.
When the module receives the block, it will process it and place it in the
command queue.

The module will respond to each command block with a read block. The following
table describes the format of this block.

Offset Description Length

50 0 1
51 2000 1
52 Write Block ID 1
53 0=Fail, 1=Success 1

Word two of the block can be used by the ladder logic to determine if the
command was added to the command queue of the module. The command will
only fail if the command queue for the port is full (100 commands for each
queue).

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Command Control (With Side Connect)

Command control blocks place commands in the command list into the command
queue. The client has a command queue of up to 100 commands. The module
services commands in the queue before the user defined command list. This
gives high priority to commands in the queue. Commands placed in the queue
through this mechanism must be defined in the module's command list.

Under normal command list execution, the module will only execute commands
with the Enable parameter set to one or two. If the value is set to zero, the
command is skipped. Commands may be placed in the command queue with an
Enable parameter set to zero using this feature.

These commands can then be executed using the command control blocks.
One to six commands can be placed in the command queue with a single

request. The following table describes the format for this block.

Offset Description Length

50 5001 to 5006 1
51 Command Index 1
52 Command Index 1
53 Command Index 1
54 Command Index 1
55 Command Index 1
56 Command Index 1
57 Client Number (0 to 3) 1

The last digit in the block code defines the number of commands to process in
the block. For example, a block code of 5003 contains 3 command indexes that
are to be placed in the command queue. The Command index parameters in the
block have a range of 0 to 99 and correspond to the module's command list
entries.

The module responds to a command control block with a block containing the
number of commands added to the command queue for the port. The following
table describes the format for this block.

Offset Description Length

50 0 1
51 5001 to 5006 1
52 Write Block ID 1
53 Number of commands added to command queue 1

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Warm Boot Block (9998)

This block is sent from the PLC processor to the module (output image) when the
module is required to perform a warm-boot (software reset) operation. This block
is commonly sent to the module any time configuration data modifications are
made in the controller tags data area. This will cause the module to read the new
configuration information and to restart. The following table describes the format
of the control block.

Offset Description Length

50 9998 1

Cold Boot Block (9999)

This block is sent from the PLC processor to the module (output image) when the
module is required to perform the cold boot (hardware reset) operation. This
block is sent to the module when a hardware problem is detected by the ladder
logic that requires a hardware reset. The following table describes the format of
the control block.

Offset Description Length

50 9999 1

4.2.4 Data Flow between MVI71-BDW Module and PLC Processor

The following topics describe the flow of data between the two pieces of
hardware (PLC processor and MVI71-BDW module) and other nodes on the
UDP/IP network under the module’s different operating modes.

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Client Driver

In the client driver, the MVI71-BDW module is responsible for issuing read or
write commands to servers on the UDP/IP network. These commands are user
configured in the module via the Client Command List received from the module's
configuration file (BARDACDW.CFG) or issued directly from the PLC processor
(event command control). Command status is returned to the processor for each
individual command in the command list status block. The location of this status
block in the module's internal database is user defined. The following flow chart
and associated table describe the flow of data into and out of the module.

Step Description

1 The client driver obtains configuration data from the BARDACDW.CFG file when the

module restarts. The configuration data obtained includes the timeout parameters and
the Command List. These values are used by the driver to determine the type of
commands to be issued to the other nodes on the network.

2 After configuration, the client driver begins transmitting read and/or write commands to

the other nodes on the network. If writing data to another node, the data for the write
command is obtained from the module's internal database to build the command.

3 Presuming successful processing by the node specified in the command, a response

message is received into the client driver for processing.

4 Data received from the node on the network is passed into the module's internal

database, assuming a read command.

5 Status data is returned to the PLC processor for the client and a Command List error

table can be established in the module's internal database.

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Client Command List

In order for the client to function, the module's Client Command List must be
defined. This list contains up to 100 individual entries, with each entry containing
the information required to construct a valid command. This includes the
following:

 Command enable mode ((0) disabled, (1) continuous or (2) conditional)
 IP address and service port to connect to on the remote server
 Slave Node Address
 Command Type - Read or Write up to 100 words per command
 Database Source and Destination Register Address - Determines where data

will be placed and/or obtained

 Count - Select the number of words to be transferred - 1 to 100
 Poll Delay (1/10th second)

Standard BARDAC DW PL/X Series Errors

Code Description

0xA501 GET to invalid PIN
0xA702 SET to invalid PIN
0xA703 SET to read-only PIN
0xA704 SET to "restricted in run" PIN
0xA705 SET with out-of-range data
0xyy06 Setup source with invalid PIN
0xyy07 Setup source with invalid index
0xyy08 Setup destination with invalid PIN
0xyy09 Setup destination with invalid index
0xFFFD Device not ready (initializing)
0xFFFE Device lock timeout (serious problem with device)
0xFFFF Unable to obtain device lock (device servicing other transaction)
Others Refer to drive manual or contact Bardac.

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Standard BARDAC DW E-Series Errors

Code Description

1 Illegal function
2 Illegal data address
3 Illegal data value
6 Busy, reject
7 Negative acknowledge
10 Read-only variable
11 Index out of range
12 Invalid data type
13 Invalid variable address
14 Invalid Modbus address
15 Connection not setup
16 Write-only variable
17 EEPROM write fail
0xFFFD Device not ready (initializing)
0xFFFE Device lock timeout (serious problem with device)
0xFFFF Unable to obtain device lock (device servicing other transaction)
Others Refer to drive manual or contact Bardac.

UDP Error Codes

Code Description

0xFFDF Could not find IP on network
0xFFDE Buffer for UDP socket could not be allocated
0xFFDC Command response timeout

Command List Entry Errors

Code Description

40 Too few parameters for command
41 Invalid type code
42 Invalid internal database address
45 Invalid function code
46 Invalid swap code

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4.3 Cable Connections

The MVI71-BDW module has the following functional communication
connections installed:

 One Ethernet port (RJ45 connector)
 One RS-232 Configuration/Debug port (RJ45 connector)

4.3.1 Ethernet Connection

The MVI71-BDW module has an RJ45 port located on the front of the module,
labeled Ethernet, for use with the TCP/IP network. The module is connected to
the Ethernet network using an Ethernet cable between the module’s Ethernet
port and an Ethernet switch or hub.

Note: Depending on hardware configuration, you may see more than one RJ45 port on the
module. The Ethernet port is labeled Ethernet.
Warning: The MVI71-BDW module is NOT compatible with Power Over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af /
IEEE802.3at) networks. Do NOT connect the module to Ethernet devices, hubs, switches or
networks that supply AC or DC power over the Ethernet cable. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in damage to hardware, or injury to personnel.
Important: The module requires a static (fixed) IP address that is not shared with any other device
on the Ethernet network. Obtain a list of suitable IP addresses from your network administrator
BEFORE configuring the Ethernet port on this module.

Ethernet Port Configuration - wattcp.cfg

The wattcp.cfg file must be set up properly in order to use a TCP/IP network
connection. You can view the current network configuration in ProSoft
Configuration Builder (PCB), as shown:

You may also view the network configuration using a PC serial port connection
and an ASCII terminal program (like Windows HyperTerminal) by selecting [@]
(Network Menu) and [V] (View) options when connected to the Debug port. For
more information on serial port access, see the chapter on Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting (page 39).

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4.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port

This port is physically an RJ45 connection. An RJ45 to DB-9 adapter cable is
included with the module. This port permits a PC based terminal emulation
program to view configuration and status data in the module and to control the
module. The cable for communications on this port is shown in the following
diagram:

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Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the PC

The communication port driver in RSLinx can occasionally prevent other
applications from using the PC’s COM port. If you are not able to connect to the
module’s configuration/debug port using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB),

HyperTerminal or another terminal emulator, follow these steps to disable the
RSLinx Driver.

1 Open RSLinx and go to C

OMMUNICATIONS

>RSWHO

2 Make sure that you are not actively browsing using the driver that you wish to

stop. The following shows an actively browsed network:

3 Notice how the DF1 driver is opened, and the driver is looking for a processor

on node 1. If the network is being browsed, then you will not be able to stop
this driver. To stop the driver your RSWho screen should look like this:

Branches are displayed or hidden by clicking on the or the icons.

4 When you have verified that the driver is not being browsed, go to

C

OMMUNICATIONS>CONFIGURE DRIVERS

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You may see something like this:

If you see the status as running, you will not be able to use this com port for
anything other than communication to the processor. To stop the driver press
the S

TOP

button on the side of the window:

5 After you have stopped the driver you will see the following:

6 You may now use the com port to connect to the debug port of the module.

Note: You may need to shut down and restart your PC before it will allow you to stop the driver
(usually only on Windows NT machines). If you have followed all of the above steps, and it will not
stop the driver, then make sure you do not have RSLogix open. If RSLogix is not open, and you
still cannot stop the driver, then reboot your PC.

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4.3.3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14)

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4.4 MVI71-BDW Status Data Definition for Side Connect File

This section contains a description of the members present in the status data
object. This data is transferred from the module to the processor as part of the
read data area when the block transfer interface is used. When the side-connect
interface is employed, this data set is automatically transferred to the user file by
the module.

This section contains a description of the members present in the status data
object. This data is transferred from the module to the processor as part of the
read data area when the block transfer interface is used. When the side-connect
interface is employed, this data set is automatically transferred to the user file by
the module. This section also includes the [BARDAC DW Client 0] Error/Status
Data table.

4.4.1 Error/Status Data Table

Module Data

Offset Content Description

0 Program Scan Count This value is incremented each time a complete program

cycle occurs in the module.

1 Read Block Count This field contains the total number of read blocks

transferred from the module to the processor.

2 Write Block Count This field contains the total number of write blocks

transferred from the processor to the module.

3 Parse Block Count This field contains the total number of blocks successfully

parsed that were received from the processor.

4 Command Event Block

Count

5 Command Block Count This field contains the total number of command blocks

6 Error Block Count This field contains the total number of block errors

This field contains the total number of command event
blocks received from the processor.

received from the processor.

recognized by the module.

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Client 0

Offset Content Description

0 Client 0 Cmd Request This value is incremented each time a command request is

issued.

1 Client Cmd Response This value is incremented each time a command response is

received.

2 Client Cmd Error This value is incremented each time an error message is

received from a remote unit or a local error is generated for
a command.

3 Client Request Count This value is incremented each time a request message is

issued.

4 Client Response Count This value is incremented each time a response message is

received.

5 Client Error Sent

Count

6 Client Error Received

Count

This value is incremented each time an error is sent from the
client.

This value is incremented each time an error is received
from a remote unit.

7 Client Cfg Error Word This word contains a bit map that defines configuration

errors in the configuration file for the client.

8 Client Current Error

Code

This value corresponds to the current error code for the
client.

9 Client Last Error Code This value corresponds to the last error code recorded for

the client.

Client 1

Offset Content Description

0 Client 1 Cmd Request This value is incremented each time a command request is

issued.

1 Client Cmd Response This value is incremented each time a command response is

received.

2 Client Cmd Error This value is incremented each time an error message is

received from a remote unit or a local error is generated for
a command.

3 Client Request Count This value is incremented each time a request message is

issued.

4 Client Response Count This value is incremented each time a response message is

received.

5 Client Error Sent

Count

6 Client Error Received

Count

This value is incremented each time an error is sent from the
client.

This value is incremented each time an error is received
from a remote unit.

7 Client Cfg Error Word This word contains a bitmap that defines configuration errors

in the configuration file for the client.

8 Client Current Error

Code

This value corresponds to the current error code for the
client.

9 Client Last Error Code This value corresponds to the last error code recorded for

the client.

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Client 2

Offset Content Description

0 Client 2 Cmd Request This value is incremented each time a command request is

issued.

1 Client Cmd Response This value is incremented each time a command response is

received.

2 Client Cmd Error This value is incremented each time an error message is

received from a remote unit or a local error is generated for
a command.

3 Client Request Count This value is incremented each time a request message is

issued.

4 Client Response Count This value is incremented each time a response message is

received.

5 Client Error Sent

Count

6 Client Error Received

Count

7 Client Cfg Error Word This word contains a bitmap that defines configuration errors

8 Client Current Error

Code

9 Client Last Error Code This value corresponds to the last error code recorded for

This value is incremented each time an error is sent from the
client.

This value is incremented each time an error is received
from a remote unit.

in the configuration file for the client.
This value corresponds to the current error code for the

client.

the client.

Client 3

Offset Content Description

0 Client 3 Cmd Request This value is incremented each time a command request is

issued.

1 Client Cmd Response This value is incremented each time a command response is

received.

2 Client Cmd Error This value is incremented each time an error message is

received from a remote unit or a local error is generated for
a command.

3 Client Request Count This value is incremented each time a request message is

issued.

4 Client Response Count This value is incremented each time a response message is

received.

5 Client Error Sent

Count

6 Client Error Received

Count

This value is incremented each time an error is sent from the
client.

This value is incremented each time an error is received
from a remote unit.

7 Client Cfg Error Word This word contains a bitmap that defines configuration errors

in the configuration file for the client.

8 Client Current Error

Code

This value corresponds to the current error code for the
client.

9 Client Last Error Code This value corresponds to the last error code recorded for

the client.

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4.5 Command Entry Form

The form below can be used to design the application's command list:

Module Information Device Information

Column # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Enable
Code

Internal
Address

Poll
Interval
Time

Count Swap

Code

IP
Address

Serv
Port

Slave
Node

Function
Code

Device
Modbus
Address

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5 Support, Service & Warranty

In This Chapter

 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................... 87

 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............... 89

 LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................... 91

Contacting Technical Support

ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient
and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following
information to assist in expediting this process:

1 Product Version Number
2 System architecture
3 Network details

If the issue is hardware related, we will also need information regarding:

1 Module configuration and associated ladder files, if any
2 Module operation and any unusual behavior
3 Configuration/Debug status information
4 LED patterns
5 Details about the serial, Ethernet or fieldbus devices interfaced to the module,

if any.

Note: For technical support calls within the United States, an after-hours answering system allows
24-hour/7-days-a-week pager access to one of our qualified Technical and/or Application Support
Engineers.

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Internet

North America

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Web Site: www.prosoft-technology.com/support
E-mail address: [e-mail]

Asia Pacific
(location in Malaysia)

Asia Pacific
(location in China)

Europe
(location in Toulouse,

France)
Europe

(location in Dubai, UAE)

Tel: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: Chinese, English

Tel: [phone] x888, E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: Chinese, English

Tel: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: French, English

Tel: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: English, Hindi

(location in California)

Tel: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: English, Spanish

Latin America
(Oficina Regional)

Tel: [phone],
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: Spanish, English

Latin America
(location in Puebla, Mexico)

Tel: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: Spanish

Brasil
(location in Sao Paulo)

Tel: [phone],
E-mail: [e-mail]
Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English

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5.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions

The following Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions
(collectively, "RMA Policies") apply to any returned product. These RMA Policies
are subject to change by ProSoft Technology, Inc., without notice. For warranty
information, see Limited Warranty (page 91). In the event of any inconsistency
between the RMA Policies and the Warranty, the Warranty shall govern.

5.1.1 Returning Any Product

a) In order to return a Product for repair, exchange, or otherwise, the

Customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
from ProSoft Technology and comply with ProSoft Technology shipping
instructions.

b) In the event that the Customer experiences a problem with the Product for

any reason, Customer should contact ProSoft Technical Support at one of
the telephone numbers listed above (page 87). A Technical Support
Engineer will request that you perform several tests in an attempt to
isolate the problem. If after completing these tests, the Product is found to
be the source of the problem, we will issue an RMA.

c) All returned Products must be shipped freight prepaid, in the original

shipping container or equivalent, to the location specified by ProSoft
Technology, and be accompanied by proof of purchase and receipt date.
The RMA number is to be prominently marked on the outside of the
shipping box. Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk
of loss or damage in transit. Products shipped to ProSoft Technology
using a shipment method other than that specified by ProSoft Technology,
or shipped without an RMA number will be returned to the Customer,
freight collect. Contact ProSoft Technical Support for further information.

d) A 10% restocking fee applies to all warranty credit returns, whereby a

Customer has an application change, ordered too many, does not need,
etc. Returns for credit require that all accessory parts included in the
original box (i.e.; antennas, cables) be returned. Failure to return these
items will result in a deduction from the total credit due for each missing
item.

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5.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty

A Technical Support Engineer must approve the return of Product under ProSoft
Technology’s Warranty:

a) A replacement module will be shipped and invoiced. A purchase order will

be required.

b) Credit for a product under warranty will be issued upon receipt of

authorized product by ProSoft Technology at designated location
referenced on the Return Material Authorization

i. If a defect is found and is determined to be customer generated, or if

the defect is otherwise not covered by ProSoft Technology s warranty,
there will be no credit given. Customer will be contacted and can
request module be returned at their expense;

ii. If defect is customer generated and is repairable, customer can

authorize ProSoft Technology to repair the unit by providing a
purchase order for 30% of the current list price plus freight charges,
duties and taxes as applicable.

5.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty

a) Customer sends unit in for evaluation to location specified by ProSoft

Technology, freight prepaid.

b) If no defect is found, Customer will be charged the equivalent of $100

USD, plus freight charges, duties and taxes as applicable. A new
purchase order will be required.

c) If unit is repaired, charge to Customer will be 30% of current list price

(USD) plus freight charges, duties and taxes as applicable. A new
purchase order will be required or authorization to use the purchase order
submitted for evaluation fee.

The following is a list of non-repairable units:

o

3150 - All

o

3750

o

3600 - All

o

3700

o

3170 - All

o

3250

o

1560 - Can be repaired, only if defect is the power supply

o

1550 - Can be repaired, only if defect is the power supply

o

3350

o

3300

o

1500 - All

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5.2 LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty ("Warranty") governs all sales of hardware, software, and
other products (collectively, "Product") manufactured and/or offered for sale by
ProSoft Technology, Incorporated (ProSoft), and all related services provided by
ProSoft, including maintenance, repair, warranty exchange, and service
programs (collectively, "Services"). By purchasing or using the Product or
Services, the individual or entity purchasing or using the Product or Services
("Customer") agrees to all of the terms and provisions (collectively, the "Terms")
of this Limited Warranty. All sales of software or other intellectual property are, in
addition, subject to any license agreement accompanying such software or other
intellectual property.

5.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty

a) Warranty On New Products: ProSoft warrants, to the original purchaser,

that the Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and
perform in accordance with published specifications prepared, approved
and issued by ProSoft, and (2) will be free from defects in material or
workmanship; provided these warranties only cover Product that is sold as
new. This Warranty expires three (3) years from the date of shipment for
Product purchased on or after January 1st, 2008, or one (1) year from the
date of shipment for Product purchased before January 1st, 2008 (the
"Warranty Period"). If the Customer discovers within the Warranty Period
a failure of the Product to conform to specifications, or a defect in material
or workmanship of the Product, the Customer must promptly notify
ProSoft by fax, email or telephone. In no event may that notification be
received by ProSoft later than 39 months from date of original shipment.
Within a reasonable time after notification, ProSoft will correct any failure
of the Product to conform to specifications or any defect in material or
workmanship of the Product, with either new or remanufactured
replacement parts. ProSoft reserves the right, and at its sole discretion,
may replace unrepairable units with new or remanufactured equipment.
All replacement units will be covered under warranty for the 3 year period
commencing from the date of original equipment purchase, not the date of
shipment of the replacement unit. Such repair, including both parts and
labor, will be performed at ProSoft’s expense. All warranty service will be
performed at service centers designated by ProSoft.

b) Warranty On Services: Materials and labor performed by ProSoft to repair

a verified malfunction or defect are warranteed in the terms specified
above for new Product, provided said warranty will be for the period
remaining on the original new equipment warranty or, if the original
warranty is no longer in effect, for a period of 90 days from the date of
repair.

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5.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty

a) ProSoft makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, that

the operation of software purchased from ProSoft will be uninterrupted or
error free or that the functions contained in the software will meet or
satisfy the purchaser’s intended use or requirements; the Customer
assumes complete responsibility for decisions made or actions taken
based on information obtained using ProSoft software.

b) This Warranty does not cover the failure of the Product to perform

specified functions, or any other non-conformance, defects, losses or
damages caused by or attributable to any of the following: (i) shipping; (ii)
improper installation or other failure of Customer to adhere to ProSoft’s
specifications or instructions; (iii) unauthorized repair or maintenance; (iv)
attachments, equipment, options, parts, software, or user-created
programming (including, but not limited to, programs developed with any
IEC 61131-3, "C" or any variant of "C" programming languages) not
furnished by ProSoft; (v) use of the Product for purposes other than those
for which it was designed; (vi) any other abuse, misapplication, neglect or
misuse by the Customer; (vii) accident, improper testing or causes
external to the Product such as, but not limited to, exposure to extremes
of temperature or humidity, power failure or power surges; or (viii)
disasters such as fire, flood, earthquake, wind and lightning.

c) The information in this Agreement is subject to change without notice.

ProSoft shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the furnishing, performance or use of this material. The user guide
included with your original product purchase from ProSoft contains
information protected by copyright. No part of the guide may be duplicated
or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from ProSoft.

5.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities

Product manufactured or supplied by ProSoft is not fault tolerant and is not
designed, manufactured or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring
fail-safe performance including and without limitation: the operation of nuclear
facilities, aircraft navigation of communication systems, air traffic control, direct
life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the product
could lead directly or indirectly to death, personal injury or severe physical or
environmental damage (collectively, "high risk activities"). ProSoft specifically
disclaims any express or implied warranty of fitness for high risk activities.

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5.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity

Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless ProSoft and its employees from and
against all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and expenses (including attorney’s
fees and expenses) related to any claim, investigation, litigation or proceeding
(whether or not ProSoft is a party) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer’s
acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products.
Without limiting the foregoing, Buyer (at its own expense) shall indemnify and
hold harmless ProSoft and defend or settle any action brought against such
Companies to the extent based on a claim that any Product made to Buyer
specifications infringed intellectual property rights of another party. ProSoft
makes no warranty that the product is or will be delivered free of any person’s
claiming of patent, trademark, or similar infringement. The Buyer assumes all
risks (including the risk of suit) that the product or any use of the product will
infringe existing or subsequently issued patents, trademarks, or copyrights.

a) Any documentation included with Product purchased from ProSoft is

protected by copyright and may not be duplicated or reproduced in any
form without prior written consent from ProSoft.

b) ProSoft’s technical specifications and documentation that are included

with the Product are subject to editing and modification without notice.

c) Transfer of title shall not operate to convey to Customer any right to make,

or have made, any Product supplied by ProSoft.

d) Customer is granted no right or license to use any software or other

intellectual property in any manner or for any purpose not expressly
permitted by any license agreement accompanying such software or other
intellectual property.

e) Customer agrees that it shall not, and shall not authorize others to, copy

software provided by ProSoft (except as expressly permitted in any
license agreement accompanying such software); transfer software to a
third party separately from the Product; modify, alter, translate, decode,
decompile, disassemble, reverse-engineer or otherwise attempt to derive
the source code of the software or create derivative works based on the
software; export the software or underlying technology in contravention of
applicable US and international export laws and regulations; or use the
software other than as authorized in connection with use of Product.

f) Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual

Property
In addition to compliance with the Terms of this Warranty, Customers

purchasing software or other intellectual property shall comply with any
license agreement accompanying such software or other intellectual
property. Failure to do so may void this Warranty with respect to such
software and/or other intellectual property.

5.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties

The Warranty set forth in What Is Covered By This Warranty (page 91) are in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

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5.2.6 Limitation of Remedies **

In no event will ProSoft or its Dealer be liable for any special, incidental or
consequential damages based on breach of warranty, breach of contract,
negligence, strict tort or any other legal theory. Damages that ProSoft or its
Dealer will not be responsible for include, but are not limited to: Loss of profits;
loss of savings or revenue; loss of use of the product or any associated
equipment; loss of data; cost of capital; cost of any substitute equipment,
facilities, or services; downtime; the claims of third parties including, customers of
the Purchaser; and, injury to property.

** Some areas do not allow time limitations on an implied warranty, or allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such areas, the above limitations may not
apply. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from place to place.

5.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within 39 months
following shipment of the Product.

5.2.8 No Other Warranties

Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties, this Warranty is
understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties,
suspending all oral or written prior agreements and all other communications
between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Warranty, including
statements made by salesperson. No employee of ProSoft or any other party is
authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this Warranty. The
Customer is warned, therefore, to check this Warranty carefully to see that it
correctly reflects those terms that are important to the Customer.

5.2.9 Allocation of Risks

This Warranty allocates the risk of product failure between ProSoft and the
Customer. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the
price of the goods. The Customer acknowledges that it has read this Warranty,
understands it, and is bound by its Terms.

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5.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability

This Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the United States and the domestic laws of the State of California, without
reference to its conflicts of law provisions. If for any reason a court of competent
jurisdiction finds any provisions of this Warranty, or a portion thereof, to be
unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent
permissible and the remainder of this Warranty shall remain in full force and
effect. Any cause of action with respect to the Product or Services must be
instituted in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California.

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BARDAC Communication Module User Manual

Download the Sample Program to the Processor • 15

E

Index

[

[Bardac DW Client 0 Commands] • 26
[Bardac DW Client 0] • 25
[Module] • 23

A

Allocation of Risks • 94

B

Battery Life Advisory • 3
Block Request from the Processor to the Module • 63
Block Response from the Module to the Processor • 63
Block Transfer Backplane Data Transfer • 61

C

Cable Connections • 77
Clearing a Fault Condition • 42
Client 0 • 83
Client 1 • 83
Client 2 • 84
Client 3 • 84
Client Command List • 75
Client Driver • 74
Cold Boot Block (9999) • 68, 73
Command Control • 67
Command Control (With Side Connect) • 72
Command Entry Form • 85
Command Entry Formats • 27
Command Error Pointer • 25
Command List Entry Errors • 76
Command List Overview • 26
Commands Supported by the Module • 26
Configuration File • 22
Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port •

16
Connect your PC to the Module • 18
Connect your PC to the Processor • 14
Contacting Technical Support • 87, 89
Controlling Law and Severability • 95

D

Data Flow between MVI71-BDW Module and PLC

Processor • 73
Database View Menu • 47, 50
DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) • 81
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting • 7, 39, 77
Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the

PC • 79
Disclaimer of all Other Warranties • 93
Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities • 92
Displaying the Current Page of Registers Again • 50

Error/Status Data Table • 82
Error/Status Pointer • 23, 25
Ethernet Connection • 77
Ethernet LED Indicators • 42
Ethernet Port Configuration - wattcp.cfg • 77
Event Command • 65
Event Command (With Side-Connect) • 71
Event Command Data • 33
Example of 2300 read and 3500 write data registers

(cfg file=10) • 35, 70

Example of 240 words of read and write data (cfg

file=10) • 34, 70

Exiting the Program • 49

F

Failure Flag Count • 24
Functional Overview • 7, 60
Functional Specifications • 59

G

General Concepts • 60
General Specifications • 58
Guide to the MVI71-BDW User Manual • 7

H

Hardware Specifications • 58
How to Contact Us • 2

I

Important Installation Instructions • 3
Initialize Output Data • 25, 64
Install the Module in the Rack • 13
Installing and Configuring the Module • 19
Intellectual Property Indemnity • 93
IP Address • 36

K

Keystrokes • 46

L

Ladder Logic • 38
LED Status Indicators • 40
Limitation of Remedies ** • 94
LIMITED WARRANTY • 89, 91

M

Main Logic Loop • 60
Main Menu • 47
Markings • 4
Master Command Error List Menu • 52
Master Command List Menu • 53
Minimum Command Delay • 25
Module Configuration • 21
Module Data • 30, 82

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Module Name • 23
Module Power Up • 60
Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Commands • 52
Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Registers • 51
Moving Forward (Skipping) Through 5 Pages of

Commands • 52

Moving Forward (Skipping) Through 5 Pages of

Registers • 51
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules • 3
MVI71-BDW Status Data Definition for Side Connect

File • 82

N

Navigation • 46
Network Menu • 49, 54
No Other Warranties • 94
Normal Data Transfer • 63

O

Opening the Command Error List Menu • 48
Opening the Command List Menu • 48
Opening the Database View Menu • 47
Opening the Network Menu • 49

P

Package Contents • 11
Password • 23
Pinouts • 3, 77, 81
Product Specifications • 7, 58
ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation • 2

R

Read Register Count • 24
Read Register Start • 23
Reading Status Data from the Module • 56
Redisplaying the Current Page • 52, 53
Reference • 7, 57
Resetting Diagnostic Data • 48
Response Timeout • 25
Retry Count • 26
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and

Conditions • 89
Returning Any Product • 89
Returning to the Main Menu • 51, 52, 53, 55
Returning Units Out of Warranty • 90
Returning Units Under Warranty • 90
RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port • 78

S

Setting Jumpers • 12
Side-Connect Backplane Data Transfer (Requires

special user-supplied side-connect adapter) • 69
Special Function Blocks • 65
Special Function Blocks (With Side-Connect) • 71
Standard BARDAC DW E-Series Errors • 76
Standard BARDAC DW PL/X Series Errors • 75
Start Here • 7, 9
Status Data • 31

Support, Service & Warranty • 7, 87
System Requirements • 10

T

Time Limit for Bringing Suit • 94
Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to

the PC • 37, 48

Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the

Module • 37, 48
Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the Module • 36, 54
Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the PC • 54
Troubleshooting • 43

U

UDP Error Codes • 76
Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File • 37
User Data • 32
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for

Diagnostics • 44
Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration

Builder • 44

V

Viewing Block Transfer Statistics • 47
Viewing Client Configuration • 49
Viewing Client Status • 49
Viewing Data in ASCII (Text) Format • 51
Viewing Data in Decimal Format • 7, 51
Viewing Data in Floating-Point Format • 51
Viewing Data in Hexadecimal Format • 51
Viewing Module Configuration • 47
Viewing Register Pages • 50
Viewing the Next 50 Commands • 53
Viewing the Next Page of Commands • 52, 53
Viewing the Next Page of Registers • 51
Viewing the Previous 50 Commands • 53
Viewing the Previous Page of Commands • 52, 53
Viewing the Previous Page of Registers • 51
Viewing the WATTCP.CFG File on the module • 55
Viewing Version Information • 49

W

Warm Boot Block (9998) • 68, 73
Warm Booting the Module • 49
Warnings • 3
What Is Covered By This Warranty • 91, 93
What Is Not Covered By This Warranty • 92
Write Register Start • 24

Y

Your Feedback Please • 2

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