ProSoft Technology MVI56E-MNETR User Manual

MVI56E-MNETR

ControlLogix Platform

Modbus TCP/IP Interface Module with
Reduced Data Block

August 31, 2009

USER MANUAL

Important Safety Information - MVI56E Modules

North America Warnings

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.
B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in Hazardous Locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring

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

C Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, and D, T5 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.

Electrical Ratings

 Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 V DC; 3mA @ 24V DC
 Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
 Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
 Shock: 30g Operational; 50g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz
 Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
 All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm (squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least

4mm (squared).

Markings

ANSI / ISA ISA 12.12.01 Class I Division 2, GPs A, B, C, D
CSA/cUL C22.2 No. 213-M1987
CSA CB Certified IEC61010
ATEX EN60079-0 Category 3, Zone 2

EN60079-15

243333 E183151
CL I Div 2 GP A, B, C, D
Temp Code T5
II 3 G
Ex nA nL IIC T5 X
0° C <= Ta <= 60° C
II – Equipment intended for above ground use (not for use in mines).
3 – Category 3 equipment, investigated for normal operation only.
G – Equipment protected against explosive gasses.

Battery Life Advisory

The module uses a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to backup the real-time clock and CMOS
settings. The battery itself should last for the life of the module. However, if left in an unpowered state for 14 to 21
days, the battery may become fully discharged and require recharging by being placed in a powered-up ControlLogix
chassis. The time required to fully recharge the battery may be as long as 24hours.

Once it is fully charged, the battery provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real-time clock for
approximately 21 days. Before you remove a module from its power source, ensure that the battery within the module
is fully charged (the BATT LED on the front of the module goes OFF when the battery is fully charged. If the battery is
allowed to become fully discharged, the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock s ettings.

Note: The battery is not user-replaceable or serviceable.

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Contents MVI56E-MNETR ♦ ControlLogix Platform
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Contents

Important Safety Information - MVI56E Modules................................................................................2

Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................3

Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................3

ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation....................................................................................3

Guide to the MVI56E-MNETR User Manual 7

1 Start Here 9

1.1 What’s Different?.....................................................................................................10

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

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

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

1.5 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................12

1.6 Install the Configuration Tools.................................................................................14

1.7 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................15

1.8 Set Temporary IP Address......................................................................................15

1.9 Connect to the Module's Web Page........................................................................23

1.10 Upload the Add-On Instruction from the Module.....................................................25

1.11 Create a new RSLogix 5000 project .......................................................................26

2 Configuring the MVI56E-MNETR Module 49

2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software........................................................49

2.2 Download the Project to the Module.......................................................................67

2.3 Using CIPconnect® to Connect to the Module ........................................................68

3 Ladder Logic 79

3.1 MNETRModuleDef..................................................................................................79

3.2 Modbus Message Data ...........................................................................................84

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 85

4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module....................................................................85

4.2 The Diagnostics Menu.............................................................................................86

4.3 Monitoring Module Information................................................................................89

4.4 Monitoring Backplane Information...........................................................................90

4.5 Monitoring Database Information............................................................................91

4.6 Monitoring MNET Client Information.......................................................................92

4.7 Monitoring MNET Server Information......................................................................93

4.8 Data Analyzer..........................................................................................................93

4.9 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................97

5 Reference 101

5.1 Product Specifications...........................................................................................101

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5.2 Functional Overview............................................................................................. 103

5.3 Ethernet Cable Specifications............................................................................... 118

5.4 MVI56E-MNETR Status Data Definition............................................................... 119

5.5 Modbus Protocol Specification ............................................................................. 121

5.6 Using the Rung Import with Utility Add-On Instruction......................................... 132

5.7 Adding the Module to an Existing Project............................................................. 141

5.8 Using the Sample Program - RSLogix Version 15 and earlier............................. 144

6 Support, Service & Warranty 145

6.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support................................................................. 145

6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions............................. 146

6.3 LIMITED WARRANTY.......................................................................................... 147

Index 151

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Function Section to Read Details

Introduction
(Must Do)

Verify Communication,
Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting

Reference
Product Specifications
Functional Overview

Support, Service, and
Warranty

Index

→

→

→

→

Start Here (page 9)

Verifying
Communication
(page 97)

Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page

85)

Reference (page

101)
Functional Overview

(page

103)

Product
Specifications (page

101)

Support, Service
and Warranty (page

145)

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

This section describes how to verify
communications with the network. Diagnostic
and Troubleshooting procedures.

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

This section contains Support, Service and
Warranty information.

Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here

In This Chapter

 What’s Different?...................................................................................10



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

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



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

 Install the Module in the Rack ...............................................................12



Install the Configuration Tools...............................................................14

 Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................15



Set Temporary IP Address....................................................................15

 Connect to the Module's Web Page......................................................23



Upload the Add-On Instruction from the Module ...................................25

 Create a new RSLogix 5000 project......................................................26

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

Modbus TCP/IP and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the
MVI56E-MNETR module’s application port(s).

Caution: You must be able to complete the application without exposing personnel or

equipment to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions.

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1.1 What’s Different?

Modbus TCP/IP Interface Module with Reduced Data Block products are
backward compatible with existing MVI56 products in the field, including ladder
logic and module configuration files. Easily swap and upgrade products while
benefiting from an array of new features designed to improve interoperability and
enhance the user experience.

 Web Page: The web page allows access to manuals and other tools

previously provided on a product CD.

 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB): New Windows software for

diagnostics, connecting via the module's Ethernet port or CIPconnect
upload/download module configuration information and access
troubleshooting features and functions.

 ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS): Utility software to find and display a list

of all MVI56E modules on the network and to temporarily change the IP
address to connect with the module's web page.

 CIPconnect

from the Ethernet network through a ControlLogix 1756-ENBT EtherNet/IP
module.

 Personality Card: An industrial compact flash memory card storing the

module’s complete configuration and Ethernet settings, allowing quick and
easy replacement.

 LED Scrolling Diagnostic Display: 4-character, alphanumeric display,

providing English messages for status and alarm data, and for processor and
network communication status.

®

-enabled: Allows PC-to-module configuration and diagnostics

®

to

®

1.2 System Requirements

The MVI56E-MNETR module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
 Rockwell Automation

higher), with compatible power supply, and one free slot in the rack for the
MVI56E-MNETR module. The module requires 800mA of available 5 VDC
power

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software

o Version 16 or higher required for Add-On Instruction
o Version 15 or lower must use Sample Ladder, available from

www.prosoft-technology.com

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.51 or higher
 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) (included)
 ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) (included in PCB)
 Pentium

®

II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows Vista
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

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 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

Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the minimum

recommended to install and run software provided by ProSoft Technology. Other third party
applications may have different minimum requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third

party applications for system requirements.
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.

1.3 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI56E-MNETR 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

1 Cable RL-CBL025 5 foot Ethernet Straight-Through Cable (Gray)
1

1 Insert MVI56E-MNETR Quick Start Guide

MVI56E­MNETR
Module

ProSoft
Solutions CD

<ModelNumbeXTr>

CD-013

Modbus TCP/IP Interface Module with Reduced
Data Block

Contains configuration tools for the MVI56E­MNETR module

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

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1.4 Setting Jumpers

The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module’s flash memory. In
"write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module’s
firmware cannot be overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless
you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.

The following illustration shows the MVI56E-MNETR jumper configuration.

Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave the Setup pins

jumpered. That way, you can update the module’s firmware without requiring physical access to
the module.

1.5 Install 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 MVI56E-MNETR 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 the MVI56E­MNETR into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by
Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

You can install or remove ControlLogix system components while chassis power
is applied and the system is operating. However, please note the following
warning.

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Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc

can occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage by:

 sending an erroneous signal to your system’s actuators causing unintended machine motion

or loss of process control

 causing an explosion in a hazardous environment

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 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and then slide it into the

rack until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.

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

in the locking holes of the rack.

4 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.

5 Turn power ON.

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

unpredictably.

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1.6 Install the Configuration Tools

1.6.1 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the CD-ROM

1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM into the CD drive of your PC. Wait for

the startup screen to appear.

2 On the startup screen, click I

NSTALL PROSOFT CONFIGURATION BUILDER. This

action starts the installation wizard for ProSoft Configuration Builder.

3 Click N

EXT on each page of the installation wizard. Click FINISH on the last

page of the wizard.

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1.7 Connect your PC to the Module

With the module securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the

C

ONFIG (E1) Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from

the same network as your PC. Or, you can connect directly from the Ethernet
Port on your PC to the C

ONFIG (E1) Port on the module.

1.8 Set Temporary IP Address

Important: ProSoft Configuration Builder locates MVI56E-MNETR modules through UDP

broadcast messages. These messages may be blocked by routers or layer 3 switches. In that
case, ProSoft Discovery Service will be unable to locate the modules.
To use ProSoft Configuration Builder, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router/
layer 3 switch between the computer and the module OR reconfigure the router/layer 3 switch to
allow the routing of the UDP broadcast messages.

1 Click the START button, and then navigate to PROGRAMS / PROSOFT

TECHNOLOGY

2 Click to start P

ROSOFT CONFIGURATION BUILDER

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

EFAULT

PROJECT and DEFAULT LOCATION, with a DEFAULT MODULE in the Default

Location folder. The following illustration shows the PCB window with a new
project.

3 Use the mouse to select D

EFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then click the

right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

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4 On the shortcut menu, choose C

HOOSE MODULE TYPE. This action opens the

CHOOSE MODULE TYPE dialog box.

5 In the P

S

ELECT MODULE TYPE dropdown list, select MVI56E-MNETR, and then click

OK

RODUCT LINE FILTER area of the dialog box, select MVI56E. In the

to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder

window.

6 Right click over the module icon.

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7 On the shortcut menu, choose D

IAGNOSTICS.

This action opens the D

IAGNOSTICS dialog box.

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If there is no response from the module,

1 Click the S

2 On the C

ET UP CONNECTION button to browse for the module’s IP address.

ONNECTION SETUP dialog box, click the TEST CONNECTION button to

verify if the module is accessible with the current settings

3 If PCB is still unable to connect to the module, click the

BROWSE DEVICE(S)

button to open the PROSOFT DISCOVERY SERVICE.

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4 Select the module, then right click and choose A

SSIGN TEMPORARY IP.

5 The module’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.

6 Choose an unused IP within your subnet, and then click OK.

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1.8.1 CIPconnect

You can use CIPconnect® to connect a PC to the MVI56E-MNETR module over
Ethernet using Rockwell Automation’s 1756-ENBT EtherNet/IP
allows you to configure the MVI56E-MNETR module and network, upload and
download files, and view network and module diagnostics from a PC. RSLinx is
not required when you use CIPconnect. All you need are:

 The IP addresses and slot numbers of any 1756-ENBT modules in the path
 The ControlNet node numbers and slot numbers of any 1756-CNBx

ControlNet Bridge modules in the path

 The slot number of the MVI56E-MNETR in the destination ControlLogix

chassis (the last ENBT/CNBx and chassis in the path).

To use CIPconnect, follow these steps.

1 In the S

ET CONNECTION TYPE dropdown list, choose 1756-ENBT. The default

path appears in the text box, as shown in the following illustration.

®

module. This

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2 Click CIP

PATH EDIT to open the CIPCONNECT PATH EDITOR dialog box.

The CIP

CONNECT PATH EDITOR allows you to define the path between the PC

and the MVI56E-MNETR module. The first connection from the PC is always a
1756-ENBT (Ethernet/IP) module.

Each row corresponds to a physical rack in the CIP path.
 If the MVI56E-MNETR module is located in the same rack as the first 1756-

ENBT module, select

RACK NO. 1 and configure the associated parameters.

 If the MVI56E-MNETR is available in a remote rack (accessible through

ControlNet or Ethernet/IP), include all racks (by using the A

Parameter Description

Source Module

Source Module IP Address

Source Module Node Address

Destination Module

Destination Module Slot Number

Source module type. This field is automatically selected
depending on the destination module of the last rack (1756­CNB or 1756-ENBT).

IP address of the source module (only applicable for 1756­ENBT)

Node address of the source module (only applicable for 1756­CNB)

Select the destination module associated to the source module
in the rack. The connection between the source and destination
modules is performed through the backplane.

The slot number where the destination MVI56E module is
located.

DD RACK button).

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To use the CIPconnect Path Editor, follow these steps.
1 Configure the path between the 1756-ENBT connected to your PC and the

MVI56E-MNETR module.

o If the module is located in a remote rack, add more racks to configure the

full path.

o The path can only contain ControlNet or Ethernet/IP networks.
o The maximum number of supported racks is six.

2 Click C
3 Click OK

ONSTRUCT CIP PATH to build the path in text format

to confirm the configured path.

1.9 Connect to the Module's Web Page

1 In ProSoft Discovery Service, select the module to configure, and then click

the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose V

IEW MODULE’S WEBPAGE.

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The web page contains the product documentation and sample programs.

All manuals and

configuration tools are

available from the

module’s web page

Important: The temporary IP address is only valid until the next time the module is initialized.

Please refer to the MVI56E-MNETR User Manual for information on how to set the module’s
permanent IP address.

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1.10 Upload the Add-On Instruction from the Module

Configuration and control information for the MVI56E-MNETR module is provided
as an Add-On Instruction for RSLogix 5000, version 16 or higher.

Two Add-On Instructions are provided:

 The R

UNG IMPORT WITH SAMPLE PROGRAM ADD-ON INSTRUCTION

(MVI56(E)MNETR_AddOn_Rung_<Version #>.L5X), which includes the User
Defined Data Types, data objects and ladder logic required to configure the
MVI56E-MNETR module.

 The R

UNG IMPORT WITH UTILITY ADD-ON INSTRUCTION (OPTIONAL)

(MVI56(E)MNETR_Optional_AddOn_Rung_<version #>.L5X), which includes
the data types and controller tags that allow you to update the IP address,
date and time on the module. (page

25)

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1.11 Create a new RSLogix 5000 project

1 Open the FILE menu, and then choose NEW…

2 Select R

EVISION 16.

Note. If you are installing the MVI56E-MNETR module in a remote rack, follow these steps. If you

are installing the module in a local rack, refer to Create the Module - Local Rack (page 31).

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1.11.1 Create the Remote Network

1 Right-click I/O CONFIGURATION and choose NEW MODULE…

2 Expand the C

OMMUNICATIONS module selections and then select the Ethernet

Bridge module that matches your hardware. This example uses a 1756­ENBT/A module.

Note: If you are prompted to "Select Major Revision", choose the lower of the available revision

numbers.

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3 Name the ENBT/A module, then set the IP Address and slot location in the

local rack with the ControlLogix processor.

4 Click OK.
5 Next, select the 1756-ENBT module that you just created in the Controller

Organization pane and click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
On the shortcut menu, choose N

EW MODULE.

6 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add the second EtherNet/IP module to the remote

rack.

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1.11.2 Create the Module - Remote Rack

1 Next, select the remote 1756 BACKPLANE node in the Controller Organization

pane underneath the remote rack EtherNet/IP module you just created and
click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu. On the shortcut menu,
choose N

EW MODULE.

2 Expand the O

THER modules selection and then select 1756-MODULE

(GENERIC 1756 MODULE)

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3 Set the Module Properties values as follows:

Parameter Value

Name

Description

Comm Format
Slot

Input Assembly Instance 1
Input Size 42
Output Assembly Instance 2
Output Size 42
Configuration Assembly Instance 4
Configuration Size 0

Enter a module identification string. The recommended value is
MNETR.

Enter a description for the module. Example: Modbus TCP/IP
Interface Module with Reduced Data Block.

Select D
Enter the slot number in the rack where the MVI56E-MNETR

module is or will be located.

ATA-INT (Very Important)

4 On the CONNECTION tab, set the RPI value for your project. Fifty (50)

milliseconds is usually a good starting value.

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