ProSoft Technology MVI56-BAS User Manual
MVI56-BAS
ControlLogix Platform
BASIC Module (DB/BAS Compatible)
December 13, 2011
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Important Installation Instructions
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS
I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY.
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
AVERTISSEMENT - RISQUE D'EXPLOSION - AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'ÉQUIPEMENT, COUPER LE
COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX.
Warnings
North America Warnings
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. The following
warnings must be heeded:
A Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring modules.
C Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
Avertissement - Risque d'explosion - Avant de déconnecter l'équipement, couper le courant
ou s'assurer que l'emplacement est désigné non dangereux.
D Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations or Non-Hazardous Locations.
ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
A Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is
known to be non-hazardous.
C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to
prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%. This device must be used
only with ATEX certified backplanes.
D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.
Battery Life Advisory
The MVI46, MVI56, MVI56E, MVI69, and MVI71 modules use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to
backup the real-time clock and CMOS. The battery should last for the life of the module. The module must be
powered for approximately twenty hours before the battery becomes fully charged. After it is fully charged, the battery
provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real-time clock for approximately 21 days. When the battery is
fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock settings.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.
Markings
Electrical Ratings
Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5.1 Vdc; 3 mA @ 24 Vdc
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Shock: 30 g, operational; 50 g, non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% with no condensation
All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least
4mm(squared).
Label Markings
ATEX
II 3 G
EEx nA IIC T6
0°C <= Ta <= 60°C
cULus
E183151
Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D
T6
-30°C <= Ta <= 60°C
Agency Approvals and Certifications
Agency Applicable Standard
RoHS
CE EMC-EN61326-1:2006; EN61000-6-4:2007
ATEX EN60079-15:2003
cULus UL508; UL1604; CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213
CB Safety CA/10533/CSA
IEC 61010-1 Ed.2; CB 243333-2056722 (2090408)
GOST-R EN 61010
CSA EN 61010
Korea KCC KCC-REM-PFT-MVI56-AFC
243333
ME06
E183151
MVI56-BAS ♦ ControlLogix Platform Contents
BASIC Module (DB/BAS Compatible) 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 ........................................................................................................................... 4
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
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1 Start Here 15
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.6.1
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 16
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 17
Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 18
Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 19
Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 21
Using the Sample Ladder Logic .............................................................................. 22
Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 22
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 24
Connecting Your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 25
2 Module Configuration 29
2.1
Installing and Configuring the Module ..................................................................... 29
3 BASIC Programming 33
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
The Argument Stack ................................................................................................ 34
Using CALLs ........................................................................................................... 35
Using Strings ........................................................................................................... 36
ControlLogix Processor Interrupt ............................................................................ 37
4 Backplane Data Transfer 39
4.1
4.2
Data Transfer from Output Buffer to CLX Processor .............................................. 40
Data Transfer from CLX Processor to MVI Input Buffer .......................................... 43
5 Using the Program Port (PRT1) 45
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
Interfacing the PC and the MVI56-BAS ................................................................... 46
Creating BASIC programs ....................................................................................... 47
EDIT Command ....................................................................................................... 50
Permanently Saving BASIC Programs .................................................................... 51
EPROM File Storage ............................................................................................... 51
Erasing EPROM Programs ..................................................................................... 51
Editing EPROM Programs....................................................................................... 51
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5.4.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.4.5
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.7.1
5.7.2
Using XRAM and EPROM Programs as Subroutines ............................................ 52
Automatically Executing ROM 1 at Power-up ......................................................... 52
Creating Offline BASIC programs ........................................................................... 53
Downloading BASIC Files From a PC to the MVI56-BAS ...................................... 53
Uploading BASIC files from the MVI56-BAS to a PC ............................................. 56
Loading a BASIC Program ..................................................................................... 58
Module Backup ....................................................................................................... 59
Backup with a Compact Flash Card Reader .......................................................... 59
Backup without a Compact Flash Card Reader ..................................................... 59
Module Restoration ................................................................................................. 61
Restoration with a Compact Flash Card Reader .................................................... 61
Restoration without a Compact flash Card Reader ................................................ 61
Program Copies ...................................................................................................... 63
Running a BASIC Program ..................................................................................... 64
Debugging a BASIC Program ................................................................................. 65
Commenting a BASIC Program .............................................................................. 70
Checking Available and Used RAM Memory .......................................................... 71
Exit a BASIC Program (Ctrl+C) .............................................................................. 72
6 Using ASCII Communications 73
6.1
6.2
6.3
Port Transmit and Receive Buffers ......................................................................... 74
ASCII Data Transfer from MVI56-BAS Serial Port to CLX ..................................... 75
ASCII Data Transfer from CLX to MVI56-BAS Serial Port ..................................... 78
7 Using DF1 Protocol Communications 81
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
Operation ................................................................................................................ 82
Communication ....................................................................................................... 83
DF1 Commands ...................................................................................................... 84
Sending a DF1 Read Command ............................................................................. 85
Sending a DF1 Write Command ............................................................................. 87
Receiving a DF1 Write Command .......................................................................... 89
Transmitting a DF1 Packet ..................................................................................... 91
8 Using DH-485 Communications 93
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Data File 98
8.5
8.6
File (CIF) 101
8.6.1
Data Transfer Between the CLX and a Remote SLC DH-485 Data File ................ 94
Writing to a Remote DH-485 SLC Data File (CALL 28).......................................... 95
Reading From a Remote DH-485 SLC Data File (CALL 27) .................................. 97
Data Transfer Between a MVI56-BAS Internal String and a Remote DH-485 SLC
Data Transfer Between the MVI56-BAS and Remote DH-485 Data Files ............. 99
Transfer Data Between the MVI56-BAS Module and a Remote Common Interface
Using the MVI56-BAS Common Interface File (CIF) ............................................ 102
9 BASIC CALLs Syntax 105
9.1
9.1.1
CALL 14: Convert 16-Bit Signed to Float Point ......................................................................... 106
Data Conversion CALLs ....................................................................................... 106
Input CALLs .......................................................................................................... 106
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CALL 15: Convert 16-Bit Unsigned to Float Point ..................................................................... 108
CALL 89: CLX Floating Point to BASIC Float Point ................................................................... 109
9.1.2
CALL 24: Convert Floating Point Data to 16-Bit Signed Integer ............................................... 109
CALL 25: Convert Floating Point Data to 16-Bit Binary ............................................................. 111
CALL 88: Convert BASIC Floating Point Data to CLX Floating Point ....................................... 112
9.2
CALL 51: Check CLX Output Image .......................................................................................... 113
CALL 53: Transfer CLX Output Image to BASIC Input Buffer ................................................... 114
CALL 54: Transfer Data from BASIC Output Buffer to CLX Input Image .................................. 115
CALL 55: Check CLX Input Image ............................................................................................. 116
CALL 56: Transfer Data from CLX to BASIC Input Buffer using MSG ...................................... 117
CALL 57: Transfer BASIC Output Buffer to CLX using MSG .................................................... 118
CALL 58: Check CLX MSG ....................................................................................................... 119
CALL 59: Check CLX MSG ....................................................................................................... 120
CALL 75: Check CLX Status ..................................................................................................... 121
CALL 120: Clear Module Input and Output Buffers ................................................................... 122
9.3
CALL 30: Set PRT2 Port Parameters ........................................................................................ 123
CALL 31: Display PRT2 Port Setup ........................................................................................... 124
CALL 35: Get Input Character From PRT2................................................................................ 125
CALL 36: Get Number of Characters in PRT2 Buffer ................................................................ 126
CALL 37: Clear PRT2 Buffers .................................................................................................... 127
CALL 78: Set Program Port Baud Rate ..................................................................................... 128
CALL 94: Display PRT1 Port Setup ........................................................................................... 129
CALL 95: Get Number of Characters in PRT1 Buffer ................................................................ 130
CALL 96: Clear PRT1 Buffers .................................................................................................... 131
CALL 97: Set PRT2 DTR Signal ................................................................................................ 132
CALL 98: Clear PRT2 DTR Signal ............................................................................................. 133
CALL 99: Reset Print Head Pointer ........................................................................................... 134
CALL 105: Reset PRT1 to Default Parameters ......................................................................... 135
CALL 119: Reset PRT2 to Default Parameters ......................................................................... 136
9.4
CALL 40: Set Clock Time .......................................................................................................... 137
CALL 41: Set Calendar Date ..................................................................................................... 138
CALL 42: Set Day of the Week .................................................................................................. 139
CALL 43: Retrieve Date and Time String .................................................................................. 140
CALL 44: Retrieve Date Numeric .............................................................................................. 141
CALL 45: Retrieve Date String .................................................................................................. 142
CALL 46: Retrieve Time Numeric .............................................................................................. 143
CALL 47: Retrieve Day of Week String ..................................................................................... 144
CALL 48: Retrieve Day of Week Numeric ................................................................................. 145
CALL 52: Retrieve Date String .................................................................................................. 146
9.5
CALL 60: Repeating a Character ............................................................................................... 147
CALL 61: Concatenating a String .............................................................................................. 148
CALL 62: Converting from Numeric Format to String Format ................................................... 149
CALL 63: Converting from String Format to Numeric Format ................................................... 150
CALL 64: Finding a String within Another String ....................................................................... 151
CALL 65: Replacing a String in Another String ......................................................................... 152
CALL 66: Inserting a String in Another String ............................................................................ 153
CALL 67: Deleting a String in Another String ............................................................................ 154
CALL 68: Determining the Length of a String ............................................................................ 155
9.6
Output CALLs ........................................................................................................ 109
Backplane CALLs .................................................................................................. 113
Serial Port CALLs .................................................................................................. 123
Wall Clock CALLs .................................................................................................. 137
String CALLs ......................................................................................................... 147
DH-485 CALLs ...................................................................................................... 156
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CALL 27: Read Remote DH-485 SLC Data File ....................................................................... 156
CALL 28: Write to Remote DH-485 SLC Data File ................................................................... 158
CALL 83: Display DH-485 Port Parameters .............................................................................. 160
CALL 84: Transfer DH-485 Interface File to MVI56-BAS Input Buffer ...................................... 161
CALL 85: Transfer MVI56-BAS Output Buffer to DH-485 Interface File ................................... 162
CALL 86: Check DH-485 Interface File Remote Write Status .................................................. 163
CALL 87: Check DH-485 Interface File Remote Read Status .................................................. 164
CALL 90: Read Remote DH-485 Data File to MVI56-BAS Input Buffer ................................... 165
CALL 91: Write MVI56-BAS Output Buffer to Remote DH-485 Data File ................................. 167
CALL 92: Read Remote DH-485 Common Interface File to MVI56-BAS Input Buffer ............. 169
CALL 93: Write From BAS Output Buffer to Remote DH-485 CIF ............................................ 170
9.7
CALL 108: Enable DF1 Driver to PRT2 .................................................................................... 171
CALL 113: Disable PRT2 DF1 Driver ........................................................................................ 173
CALL 114: Transmit DF1 Packet............................................................................................... 174
CALL 115: Check DF1 XMIT Status ......................................................................................... 175
CALL 117: Get DF1 Packet Length ........................................................................................... 176
9.8
CALL 0: Reset BASIC ............................................................................................................... 176
CALL 16: Enable DF1 Packet Interrupt ..................................................................................... 177
CALL 17: Disable DF1 Packet Interrupt .................................................................................... 178
CALL 20: Enable Processor Interrupt ....................................................................................... 179
CALL 21: Disable Processor Interrupt ....................................................................................... 180
CALL 29: Read/Write To/From Internal String (DF1 or DH-485) .............................................. 181
CALL 70: ROM to RAM Program Transfer ................................................................................ 182
CALL 71: ROM/RAM to ROM Program Transfer ...................................................................... 183
CALL 72: ROM/RAM Return ..................................................................................................... 184
9.9
9.9.1
CALL 22: Transfer Data from a Serial Port to CLX ................................................................... 185
CALL 23: Transfer Data from CLX to a Serial Port ................................................................... 187
9.9.2
CALL 118: Receive DF1 or DH-485 Unsolicited Write .............................................................. 188
9.9.3
CALL 118: Receive DF1 or DH-485 Unsolicited Write .............................................................. 189
CALL 122: Read Remote DF1 PLC Data File ........................................................................... 192
CALL 123: Write Remote DF1 PLC Data File ........................................................................... 194
9.10
CALL 18: Enable ^C Check ....................................................................................................... 196
CALL 19: Disable ^C Check ...................................................................................................... 197
CALL 80: Check Battery Condition ........................................................................................... 198
CALL 81: EPROM Check .......................................................................................................... 199
CALL 109: Print Argument Stack .............................................................................................. 200
9.11
9.11.1
9.11.2
DF1 CALLs ........................................................................................................... 171
BASIC Program Flow Control CALLs ................................................................... 176
Background CALLs ............................................................................................... 185
ASCII Background CALLs .................................................................................... 185
DH-485 Background CALLs ................................................................................. 188
DF1 Background CALLs ....................................................................................... 189
Miscellaneous CALLs ........................................................................................... 196
LED Status Indicators ........................................................................................... 201
Clearing a Fault Condition .................................................................................... 202
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 202
10 BASIC-52 Implementation 203
10.1
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
Operators and Statements .................................................................................... 204
Control Expressions .............................................................................................. 210
IF-THEN-ELSE ..................................................................................................... 210
DO-UNTIL ............................................................................................................. 210
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10.2.3
DO-WHILE ............................................................................................................ 210
10.2.4
FOR-TO- (STEP)-NEXT ........................................................................................ 211
10.2.5
GOTO .................................................................................................................... 211
10.2.6
END ....................................................................................................................... 211
10.2.7
GOSUB.................................................................................................................. 212
11 Reference 213
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.1.1
11.1.2
11.1.3
11.2.1
11.3.1
11.3.2
11.4.1
11.4.2
11.4.3
Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 214
General Specifications .......................................................................................... 214
Hardware Specifications........................................................................................ 215
Functional Specifications....................................................................................... 216
Functional Overview .............................................................................................. 217
General Concepts ................................................................................................. 217
Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 226
BASIC DH-485 Port ............................................................................................... 227
BASIC PRT1 and PRT2 ........................................................................................ 227
1746-BAS Comparison .......................................................................................... 228
CALLs Not Supported ........................................................................................... 228
New Commands .................................................................................................... 228
Differences ............................................................................................................ 228
12 Support, Service & Warranty 229
Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 229
Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................... 230
Index 231
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Reference
Product Specifications
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Index
module. Included are: package contents,
system requirements, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.
This section describes Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting procedures.
These sections contain general references
associated with this product and its
Specifications..
This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.
Index of chapters.
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ........................................................................... 16
Package Contents ................................................................................. 17
Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 18
Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 19
Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor .............................. 21
Using the Sample Ladder Logic ............................................................ 22
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ............................. 24
Connecting Your PC to the Module ....................................................... 25
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
BASIC and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI56-BAS
module’s application port(s)
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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI56-BAS 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-BAS module. The module
requires 800 mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or
higher
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
o
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
o
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 × 768 recommended)
CD-ROM drive
ProSoft Configuration Builder, HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator
program.
Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation, the module
requires EtherNet/IP or ControlNet communication with the processor.
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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI56-BAS module, and are all
required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description
1 MVI56-BAS Module MVI56-BAS BASIC Module (DB/BAS Compatible)
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 MVI56-BAS module.
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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 select the interface you wish to use. There are three jumpers
located at the bottom of the module.
The following illustration shows the MVI56-BAS jumper configuration:
1 Set the PRT 2 (for application port 1) and PRT 3 (for application port 2)
jumpers select 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-BAS 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-BAS 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 Using the Sample Ladder Logic
The sample program for your MVI56-BAS 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 C
OMMUNICATIONS
menu, and choose C
ONFIGURE 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 C
ONFIGURE
. This action opens the
Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box.
4 Click the A
UTO-CONFIGURE
button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your
serial port to work with the selected driver.
5 When you see the message Auto Configuration Successful, click the OK
button to dismiss the dialog box.
Note: If the auto-configuration procedure fails, verify that the cables are connected correctly
between the processor and the serial port on your computer, and then try again. If you are still
unable to auto-configure the port, refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting
steps.
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1.7 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 D
communication with the processor. You do not have to download through the
processor's serial port, as shown here. You may download through any
available network connection.
2 When communication is established, RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation
dialog box. Click the D
processor.
OWNLOAD.
OWNLOAD
RSLogix 5000 will establish
button to transfer the sample program to the
3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.
4 When the download is complete, RSLogix 5000 will open another
confirmation dialog box. If the key switch is in the REM position, click OK to
switch the processor from PROGRAM mode to RUN mode.
Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to
interpret and correct the error.
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1.8 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 Config/Debug port of the module.
3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your 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.
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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
> C
ONFIGURE DRIVERS
.
You may see something like this:
5 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:
6 After you have stopped the driver you will see the following.
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7 You may now use the COM port to connect to the Config/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 open, you will not be
able to stop the DF1 driver. If RSLogix is not open, and you still cannot stop the driver, then reboot
your PC.
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2 Module Configuration
In This Chapter
Installing and Configuring the Module ................................................... 29
This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful
application of the MVI56-BAS module. Each step in the setup procedure is
defined in order to simplify the use of the module.
2.1 Installing and Configuring the Module
This chapter describes how to install and configure the module to work with your
application. The configuration process consists of the following steps.
1 Use RSLogix 5000 to identify the module to the processor and add the
module to a project.
Note: The RSLogix 5000 software should be in "off-line" mode to add the module to a project.
Although some newer versions of RSLogix 5000 may allow new modules to be added while in
"online" mode, it is always considered safer to add new modules off-line and test the new
configuration in a test system before putting the modified program online.
2 Modify the example ladder logic to meet the needs of your application, and
download 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.
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First, define the module to the system. Right-click the mouse button on the I/O
Configuration option in the Controller Organization window to display a pop-up
menu. Select the New Module option from the I/O Configuration menu.
This action opens the following dialog box.
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