ProSoft Technology MVI56-103M User Manual

MVI56-103M

ControlLogix Platform

IEC 60870-5-103 Master
Communication Module

February 22, 2013

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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

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

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

known to be non-hazardous.

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

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

ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage

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

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

known to be non-hazardous.

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

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

D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

Battery Life Advisory

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

Note: The battery is not user replaceable.

Agency

Applicable Standard

RoHS

CE

EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007

ATEX

EN60079-15:2003

cULus

UL508; UL1604; CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213

CB Safety

CA/10533/CSA
IEC 61010-1 Ed.2; CB 243333-2056722 (2090408)

GOST-R

EN 61010

CSA

EN 61010

243333

ME06

E183151

Markings

Electrical Ratings

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

4mm(squared).

Label Markings

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

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

-30°C <= Ta <= 60°C

Agency Approvals and Certifications

MVI56-103M ♦ ControlLogix Platform Contents
IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module User Manual

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

Guide to the MVI56-103M User Manual 9

1 Start Here 11

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

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

1.3 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 14

1.4 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 15

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

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

1.6.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 18

1.7 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 20

1.8 Connecting Your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 21

2 Configuring the MVI56-103M Module 23

2.1 Configuration File .................................................................................................... 24

2.1.1 Editing the Configuration File .................................................................................. 25

2.2 Quick Start ............................................................................................................... 27

2.3 [Backplane Configuration] ....................................................................................... 34

2.3.1 Module Name .......................................................................................................... 34

2.3.2 Read Register Start ................................................................................................. 34

2.3.3 Read Register Count ............................................................................................... 34

2.3.4 Write Register Start ................................................................................................. 35

2.3.5 Write Register Count ............................................................................................... 35

2.3.6 Failure Flag Count ................................................................................................... 35

2.3.7 Pass-Through Events .............................................................................................. 35

2.4 [IEC-870-5-103 Master] ........................................................................................... 36

2.4.1 Session Count ......................................................................................................... 36

2.5 [IEC-870-5-103 Master Port x] ................................................................................ 37

2.5.1 Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... 37

2.5.2 Parity ....................................................................................................................... 37

2.5.3 RTS On.................................................................................................................... 37

2.5.4 RTS Off.................................................................................................................... 38

2.5.5 Minimum Delay ........................................................................................................ 38

2.5.6 Receive Timeout ..................................................................................................... 38

2.5.7 Single char ACK F0, 1, or 3..................................................................................... 38

2.6 [IEC-103 Master Commands] .................................................................................. 39

2.6.1 Enable Code ............................................................................................................ 39

2.6.2 Database Index ....................................................................................................... 39

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2.6.3 Poll Interval ............................................................................................................. 40

2.6.4 Session Index ......................................................................................................... 40

2.6.5 Sector Index ............................................................................................................ 40

2.6.6 Data Type ............................................................................................................... 41

2.6.7 Function Code......................................................................................................... 42

2.6.8 Point Index .............................................................................................................. 42

2.6.9 Override Flag .......................................................................................................... 42

2.6.10 Override Value ........................................................................................................ 42

2.7 [IEC-103 Master Session x] .................................................................................... 43

2.7.1 Communication Port ............................................................................................... 43

2.7.2 Sector Count ........................................................................................................... 43

2.7.3 Data Link Address .................................................................................................. 43

2.7.4 Failure Delay ........................................................................................................... 43

2.7.5 Confirm Timeout ..................................................................................................... 43

2.7.6 Retry Count ............................................................................................................. 44

2.7.7 C1/C2 Poll Count Pend ........................................................................................... 44

2.7.8 Class 1 Polls ........................................................................................................... 44

2.7.9 Class 1 Pend Delay ................................................................................................ 44

2.7.10 Class 2 Pend Delay ................................................................................................ 44

2.7.11 Class 1 Poll Delay ................................................................................................... 44

2.7.12 Class 2 Poll Delay ................................................................................................... 44

2.8 [IEC-103 Master Session x Sector y] ...................................................................... 45

2.8.1 Common ASDU Address ........................................................................................ 45

2.8.2 Online Time Sync ................................................................................................... 45

2.8.3 Online General Int ................................................................................................... 45

2.8.4 EOI Time Sync ........................................................................................................ 45

2.8.5 EOI General Int ....................................................................................................... 45

2.8.6 ASDU Type ............................................................................................................. 46

2.8.7 Database Index ....................................................................................................... 46

2.8.8 Function Code......................................................................................................... 46

2.8.9 Point Index .............................................................................................................. 47

2.9 Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File ............................................... 48

2.9.1 Required Hardware ................................................................................................. 48

2.9.2 Required Software .................................................................................................. 48

2.9.3 Transferring the Configuration File to Your PC ...................................................... 49

2.9.4 Transferring the Configuration File to the Module .................................................. 51

3 Ladder Logic 55

3.1 Module Data............................................................................................................ 56

3.1.1 Module Status Data and Variables (I103MModuleDef) .......................................... 56

3.1.2 Data Object ............................................................................................................. 59

3.2 Command Control Data Object............................................................................... 60

3.3 Event Message Data Object ................................................................................... 62

3.4 Adding the Module to an Existing Project ............................................................... 63

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 67

4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module ................................................................... 68

4.1.1 The Configuration/Debug Menu .............................................................................. 68

4.1.2 Required Software .................................................................................................. 69

4.1.3 Using the Configuration/Debug Port ....................................................................... 69

4.1.4 Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 70

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4.1.5 Database View Menu .............................................................................................. 73

4.1.6 IEC-103 Master Driver Menu................................................................................... 74

4.1.7 IEC-870-Master Command List Menu ..................................................................... 77

4.1.8 Port Configuration Menu ......................................................................................... 78

4.1.9 Port Status Menu ..................................................................................................... 79

4.1.10 Data Analyzer .......................................................................................................... 79

4.1.11 Session Configuration Menu ................................................................................... 82

4.1.12 Sector Configuration Menu...................................................................................... 82

4.1.13 Sector Database Menu ............................................................................................ 83

4.2 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 84

4.3 Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 85

4.4 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 86

4.5 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... 87

4.5.1 Why is the module not communicating with the slave? .......................................... 87

4.5.2 The slave is responding but I cannot see the monitor data in the Module database.87

4.5.3 How can I confirm if the configuration was received by the module? ..................... 87

5 Reference 89

5.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 90

5.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................................ 90

5.1.2 Functional Specifications - MVI56-103M ................................................................. 90

5.1.3 Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................... 92

5.2 General Concepts ................................................................................................... 97

5.2.1 Module Power Up .................................................................................................... 97

5.2.2 Main Logic Loop ...................................................................................................... 97

5.2.3 Backplane Data Transfer......................................................................................... 98

5.2.4 Data Types and Mapping ........................................................................................ 99

5.3 Normal Data Transfer ............................................................................................ 102

5.3.1 Read Block ............................................................................................................ 102

5.3.2 Block Request from Processor to the Module ....................................................... 103

5.4 Command Control Blocks...................................................................................... 104

5.4.1 User Constructed Command Block (9901) ........................................................... 104

5.4.2 Command Control Block (9902) ............................................................................ 106

5.4.3 Event Message Block (9903) ................................................................................ 107

5.4.4 Read Command Error List Block (9950) ............................................................... 109

5.4.5 Set ControlLogix Time Block (9970) ..................................................................... 110

5.4.6 Set Module Time Block (9971) .............................................................................. 111

5.4.7 Warm Boot Block (9998) ....................................................................................... 111

5.4.8 Cold Boot Block (9999) ......................................................................................... 111

5.5 Master Driver ......................................................................................................... 112

5.6 MVI56-103M Status Data Area ............................................................................. 114

5.6.1 MVI56-IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module Error/Status Data Format114

5.6.2 MVI56-IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module Error Codes ................ 116

5.7 Configuration Data ................................................................................................ 118

5.7.1 MVI56 IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module Configuration .............. 118

5.8 103M Protocol Support .......................................................................................... 122

5.8.1 List of Type Identification Codes ........................................................................... 122

5.8.2 List of Cause of Transmission Codes ................................................................... 123

5.8.3 List of Function Types ........................................................................................... 123

5.8.4 Information Numbers Used in Monitor Direction ................................................... 124

5.8.5 Information Numbers used in Control Direction .................................................... 127

5.8.6 Definition and Presentation of ASDUs In Monitor Direction .................................. 128

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5.8.7 Definition and Presentation of ASDUs in Control Direction .................................. 132

5.9 IEC 60870-5-103 Master Protocol Interoperability Documentation ...................... 133

5.9.1 Physical Layer....................................................................................................... 133

5.9.2 Electrical Interface ................................................................................................ 133

5.9.3 Optical Interface .................................................................................................... 133

5.9.4 Transmission speed .............................................................................................. 134

5.9.5 Link Layer ............................................................................................................. 134

5.9.6 Application Layer .................................................................................................. 134

5.9.7 Transmission mode for application data ............................................................... 134

5.9.8 Common Address of ASDU .................................................................................. 134

5.9.9 Selection of standard information numbers in monitor direction .......................... 134

5.9.10 System functions in monitor direction ................................................................... 134

5.9.11 Status indications in monitor direction .................................................................. 135

5.9.12 Supervision indications in monitor direction ......................................................... 135

5.9.13 Earth fault indications in monitor direction ............................................................ 135

5.9.14 Fault indications in monitor direction .................................................................... 136

5.9.15 Auto-reclosure indications in monitor direction ..................................................... 136

5.9.16 Measurands in monitor direction........................................................................... 137

5.9.17 Generic functions in monitor direction .................................................................. 137

5.9.18 System functions in control direction .................................................................... 137

5.9.19 General commands in control direction ................................................................ 137

5.9.20 Generic functions in control direction ................................................................... 138

5.9.21 Basic application functions ................................................................................... 138

5.9.22 Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................... 138

5.10 103M Network Design Forms ............................................................................... 139

5.10.1 Form to Define Sector Database .......................................................................... 139

5.10.2 Form to Define Command List .............................................................................. 140

6 Support, Service & Warranty 141

Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 141

6.1 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ............................. 143

6.1.1 Returning Any Product .......................................................................................... 143

6.1.2 Returning Units Under Warranty ........................................................................... 144

6.1.3 Returning Units Out of Warranty ........................................................................... 144

6.2 LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 145

6.2.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty ...................................................................... 145

6.2.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................ 146

6.2.3 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................ 146

6.2.4 Intellectual Property Indemnity ............................................................................. 147

6.2.5 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................ 147

6.2.6 Limitation of Remedies ** ..................................................................................... 148

6.2.7 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ................................................................................... 148

6.2.8 No Other Warranties ............................................................................................. 148

6.2.9 Allocation of Risks ................................................................................................ 148

6.2.10 Controlling Law and Severability .......................................................................... 148

Index 149

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Function

Section to Read

Details

Introduction
(Must Do)



Start Here (page 11)

This section introduces the customer to the
module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.

Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting



Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 67)

This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.

Reference

Product Specifications

Functional Overview



Reference (page 89)

Product
Specifications (page

90)

Functional Overview

These sections contain general references
associated with this product, Specifications, and
the Functional Overview.

Support, Service, and
Warranty

Index



Support, Service
and Warranty (page

141)

Index

This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.

Index of chapters.

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In This Chapter

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

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

 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 14

 Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 15

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

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

 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ............................. 20

 Connecting Your PC to the Module ....................................................... 21

IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module User Manual

1 Start Here

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

103 and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI56-103M
module’s application port(s)

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1.1 System Requirements

The MVI56-103M module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:

 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power

supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56-103M module. The module
requires 800 mA of available power.

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or

higher

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

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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

requirements)

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

1024  768 recommended)

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

program.

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

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Qty.

Part Name

Part Number

Part Description

1

MVI56-103M Module

MVI56-103M

IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication
Module

1

Cable

Cable #15, RS232
Null Modem

For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port

3

Cable

Cable #14, RJ45 to
DB9 Male Adapter
cable

For DB9 Connection to Module’s Port

2

Adapter

1454-9F

Two Adapters, DB9 Female to Screw
Terminal. For RS422 or RS485
Connections to Port 1 and 2 of the Module

1

ProSoft Solutions CD

Contains sample programs, utilities and
documentation for the MVI56-103M module.

IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module User Manual

1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI56-103M module, and are
all required for installation and configuration.

Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.

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

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1.3 Setting Jumpers

If you use an interface other than RS-232 (default), you must change the jumper
configuration to match the interface. There are three jumpers located at the
bottom of the module.

The following illustration shows the MVI56-103M jumper configuration:

1 Set the PRT 2 (for application port 1) and PRT 3 (for application port 2)

jumpers for RS232, RS422, or RS485 to match the wiring needed for your
application. The default jumper setting for both application ports is RS-232.

2 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.

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1.4 Installing the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and
power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56-103M module. Refer to
your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.

Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic
devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even
serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to
connect to verify that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the
device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI56-103M into
the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell
Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

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

1 Turn power OFF.
2 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and slide it into the rack

until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.

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3 With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place.
4 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely

in the locking holes of the rack.

5 Make a note of the slot location. You must identify the slot in which the

module is installed in order for the sample program to work correctly. Slot
numbers are identified on the green circuit board (backplane) of the
ControlLogix rack.

6 Turn power ON.

Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave
unpredictably.

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1.5 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor

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

1 Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the

communications port.

2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your

computer.

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1.6 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic

The sample program for your MVI56-103M module includes custom tags, data
types and ladder logic for data I/O and status monitoring. For most applications,
you can run the sample ladder program without modification, or, for advanced
applications, you can incorporate the sample program into your existing
application.

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

1.6.1 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 COMMUNICATIONS menu, and choose CONFIGURE DRIVERS.

This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box.

Note: If the list of configured drivers is blank, you must first choose and configure a driver from the
Available Driver Types list. The recommended driver type to choose for serial communication with
the processor is RS-232 DF1 Devices.

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3 Click to select the driver, and then click CONFIGURE. This action opens the

Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.

4 Click the AUTO-CONFIGURE button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your

serial port to work with the selected driver.

5 When you see the message Auto Configuration Successful, click the OK

button to dismiss the dialog box.

Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected 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 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor

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

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

menu, and then choose DOWNLOAD. RSLogix 5000 will establish
communication with the processor. You do not have to download through the
processor's serial port, as shown here. You may download through any
available network connection.

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

dialog box. Click the DOWNLOAD button to transfer the sample program to the
processor.

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

process may take a few minutes.

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

confirmation dialog box. If the key switch is in the REM position, click OK to
switch the processor from PROGRAM mode to RUN mode.

Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to
interpret and correct the error.

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1.8 Connecting Your PC to the Module

With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the
Configuration/Debug port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null
Modem Cable.

1 Attach both cables as shown.
2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration/Debug port of the

module.

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

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In This Chapter

 Configuration File .................................................................................. 24

 Quick Start ............................................................................................. 27

 [Backplane Configuration] ..................................................................... 34

 [IEC-870-5-103 Master] ......................................................................... 36

 [IEC-870-5-103 Master Port x] ............................................................... 37

 [IEC-103 Master Commands] ................................................................ 39

 [IEC-103 Master Session x] ................................................................... 43

 [IEC-103 Master Session x Sector y] ..................................................... 45

 Uploading and Downloading the Configuration File ............................... 48

IEC 60870-5-103 Master Communication Module User Manual

2 Configuring the MVI56-103M Module

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2.1 Configuration File

The MVI56-103M module stores its configuration in a text file called
IEC103M.CFG, located in the module's flash memory. When the module starts
up, it reads the configuration file and uses the information to control how the 103
protocol interacts with the module's application port(s).

The configuration file is arranged in Sections, with a heading in [ ] characters at
the beginning of each section. Each Section contains a list of Parameters and
Values, followed by an optional Comment that explains the parameter.

The following illustration shows an example of a Section, a Parameter, a Value,
and a Comment.

The Parameter must be followed by a [:] (colon) character. The text following the

[:] is a Value.

The module ignores "comment" text following the [#] character. Use comments to
document your configuration settings.

You can get a sample configuration file for the module in the following places:

 Copy the IEC103M.CFG from the module's flash memory to your PC
 Copy the IEC103M.CFG from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM supplied with

the module

 Download the IEC103M.CFG from the ProSoft Technology web site at

www.prosoft-technology.com

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2.1.1 Editing the Configuration File

The DNPSNET_Q.CFG file consists of the following sections:

 [Module]
 [Backplane Configuration]
 [DNP ENET Slave]
 [DNP ENET IP Addresses]
 [DNP Slave Binary Inputs]
 [DNP Slave Analog Inputs]
 [DNP Slave Float Inputs]
 Important notes to consider when editing the sample configuration file:
 Comments within the file are preceded by the pound (#) sign. Any text on a

line that occurs after the # character will be ignored.

 Do not use tabs or other non-printing characters instead of spaces to

separate parameters (spacebar).

 Parameter names must begin in the first column of a line, and may not be

preceded with a space (spacebar) or other non-printing character.

The IEC103M.CFG file is a plain ASCII text file. Use a text editor such as
Notepad.exe (included with Microsoft Windows) to open and edit the file.

To open the configuration file in Notepad

1 Click the START button, and then choose PROGRAMS
2 Expand the Programs menu, and then choose ACCESSORIES.
3 On the Accessories menu, choose NOTEPAD.

4 In Notepad, open the FILE menu, and then choose OPEN

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5 In the Open dialog box, select ALL FILES in the Files of Type: dropdown list.

Tip: Sample configuration files are stored under the LadderLogic folder on the ProSoft Solutions
CD-ROM.

6 Navigate to the folder containing the configuration file, and then select the file

to edit.

7 Click OPEN to open the file.
8 When you have finished editing, SAVE the file and close Notepad.

Important: Changes to the configuration file will not take effect until you download the file to the
module, and then reboot the module.

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2.2 Quick Start

This section provides the steps required to configure the module. After you
download the sample configuration file, please perform the following steps:

Step 1: Configure the Number of Slaves (Sessions)

The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol is a Master-slave protocol where the slaves are
typically protection equipments for substations. The MVI56-103M module
supports up to 32 slaves (total) connected to its application serial ports. Each
slave has to be configured as a session. Refer to the configuration file to enter
the number of slaves that will be connected to the MVI56-103M module:

[IEC-870-5-103 Master]
Session Count: 5 #1 to 32 - maximum number of slaves on all channels

In the example above, the module will only poll sessions 0 to 4. The module
would not poll sessions 5 to 31.

In Step 3, you will configure each session as an actual slave in the network.

Step 2: Configure the Port Communication Parameters

The user should configure the port communication parameters in order to enable
data transfer between the Master and the slave(s). The port communication
parameters include baud rate, parity, RTS ON, RTS OFF and Minimum Delay.
The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol uses two baud rates: 19200 or 9600 kb/s and
even parity.

Refer to the [IEC-870-5-103 Master Port 0] section in the configuration file in
order to configure the communication parameters for the 103M port:

[IEC-870-5-103 Master Port 0]
# Communication Parameters
Baud Rate : 19200 #Baud rate for port 9600-19200
Parity : E #N=None, O=Odd, E=Even, M=Mark, S=Space
RTS On : 0 #0-65536 mSec before message
RTS Off : 1 #0-65536 mSec after message
Minimum Delay : 10 #Minimum # of mSec before response sent
Receive Timeout: 2000 #Maximum mSec from first char to last to wait
# These parameters are protocol specific
Single char ACK F0,1 or 3: Y #Single E5 resp to ACK func 0, 1 & 3 req (Y/N)

The user should also configure the jumpers located at the bottom of the module
to select the correct electrical interface mode: RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.

Step 3: Configure the Session (Slave) Poll Parameters

According to the IEC 60870-5-103 protocol, the Master cyclically polls data from
the slaves. The data is classified into two classes; Class 1 and Class 2. Events
belong to Class 1 and analog data to Class 2. The module can request data
through Class 1 or Class 2 requests. Responses to control command and
general interrogation commands are also sent as Class 1 data.

Refer to the [IEC-103 Master Session x] section in the configuration file in order
to configure how each slave will be polled.

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Initially, the user should enter the MVI56-103M port number that will be
connected to the session (slave) using the "Communication Port" parameter.
Valid values are 0 or 1.

These parameters include the Data Link Address, which is the slave address that
identifies all protection equipment on the network. There should be a unique
number for each slave on the network. There are also certain parameters that
pertain to how the Class 1 and Class 2 polls will be used for data transfer.

You must enter the number of sectors for each session using the Sector Count
parameter. The module accepts up to 5 sectors per session.

[IEC-103 Master Session 0]
Communication Port : 0 #Index of COM port for session (0 or 1)
Sector Count : 5 #5 is max for this version of app
Data Link Address : 0 #Range is 0 to 65535 DL address of slave

Failure Delay : 3 #Min Sec to delay before poll of offline slave
#(0 to 2000 seconds)
Confirm Timeout : 20000 #0 to 4,294,967,295 msec to wait for DL confirm
Retry Count : 5 #0 to 255 retries for if no confirm
Response Timeout : 5000 #Timeout for confirm of req (0 to 4,294,967,295
msec)
C1/C2 Poll Count Pend: 6 #Class 1 or 2 polls before next slave tried (0-

65535)
Class 1 Polls : 10 #Max Class 1 polls to this session
Class 1 Pend delay : 1000 #Min mSec delay between call (0 to 4,294,967,295
msec)
Class 2 Pend delay : 1000 #Min mSec delay between call (0 to 4,294,967,295
msec)
Class 1 Poll delay : 1000 #Min mSec delay between call (0 to 4,294,967,295
msec)
Class 2 Poll delay : 1000 #Min mSec delay between call (0 to 4,294,967,295
msec)

This step should be repeated for each session to be used. For example, if the
user selected 8 sessions during Step 1, he or she should configure sessions 0 to
7:

[IEC-103 Master Session 0]
[IEC-103 Master Session 1]
[IEC-103 Master Session 2]
[IEC-103 Master Session 3]
[IEC-103 Master Session 4]
[IEC-103 Master Session 5]
[IEC-103 Master Session 6]
[IEC-103 Master Session 7]

Step 4: Sector (Data Set) Configuration

For each session (slave), you must configure one or more sectors (maximum of

5). A sector is a data set defined by the vendor. Each sector is identified by the
Common ASDU Address parameter in the [IEC-103 Master Session x Sector 0]
area in the configuration file. This area also contains some parameters that will
affect the module initialization procedure.

[IEC-103 Master Session 0 Sector 0]
Common ASDU Address : 0 #Range 0 to 255 Sector address

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#Req init requests when session first online (not req if slave sends# EOI
sequence)
Online Time sync : Y #Send time sync message when first online
Online General Int : Y #Send general interrogation

#Req init requests when EOI (end of initialization) received from slave
EOI Time sync : Y #Send time sync message when first online
EOI General Int : Y #Send general interrogation

# Database definition for this session/sector
# Types are as follows:
#
# Monitored ASDU Types
# 1 = Time-tagged message (bit addressed with 2 bits/point)
# 2 = Time-tagged message with relative time (bit addressed with 2
bits/point)
# 3 = Measurands I (4 word values using word address using double-word
address)
# 4 = Time-tagged measurands with relative time (1 float value)
# 5 = Identification (12 characters using a byte address)
# 9 = Measurands II (9 word values using word address)
# 205 = SIEMENS Meter Data (Private Range)
#
# Point Index is the information object number in the slave unit.
# ASDU Index Description
# 1 Bit address with each point occupying 2 bits
# 2 Bit address with each point occupying 2 bits
# 3 Word address with each point occupying 4 words
# 4 Double-word address for the single float value
# 5 Byte address with each point occupying 12 bytes
# 9 Word address with each point occupying 9 words
# 205 Double-word address for each meter point
#
# Function Code Values
# Code Definition
# 128 Distance protection
# 160 Overcurrent protection
# 133 Energy
# 176 Transformer differential protection
# 192 Line Differential protection
# 255 Global function type
#
# Database Index = Database address in module
#
# ASDU Database Function Point
# Type Index Code Index
START
1 0 128 16
1 16 128 18
1 32 128 19
1 48 128 20
1 64 128 21
1 80 128 22
1 96 128 23
1 112 128 24

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1 128 128 25
1 144 128 26
205 100 133 51
205 100 133 52
END

This step should be repeated for each sector used by the application. The
module will only use the sectors configured in the previous step.

Step 5: Monitor Point Configuration (Monitor Direction)

After the slave receives a Class 1 or Class 2 request from the Master, it responds
with a message containing data. Each piece of equipment is normally configured
to respond with specific points when it is being polled with a Class 2 request.
During a Class 2 response, the slave may set a control bit (ACD) to inform the
Master that there are new events to be transmitted. Then, the Master will send a
Class 1 poll to read the events from the slave.

The IEC 60870-5-103 protocol states that the data is transferred between the
Master and slave using an ASDU (Application Service Data Unit) format. Each
format is given by:

 Type Identification
 Variable Structure Qualifier
 Cause Of Transmission
 Common Address of ASDU
 Function Type
 Information Number
 Data…

Refer to the protection equipment specification for the following information about
each point:

 Type: Type of the message
 Function Type: Type of protection function
 Information Number: Point Identification

This information will identify each point in the MVI56-103M configuration file. The
user has to configure the points that will be updated in the MVI56-103M database
when a Class 2 or Class 1 response containing data is sent from the slave. Refer
to [IEC-103 Master Session x Sector y] section in the configuration file in order to
configure each point:

# ASDU Database Function Point
# Type Index Code Index
START
1 0 128 16
1 16 128 17
1 32 160 18
1 48 176 19
1 64 192 20
1 80 128 21
END

Where the user should enter:

ASDU Type: ASDU type for the point
Function Type: Function type for the point

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