ProSoft Technology MVI69-EGD User Manual

MVI69-EGD

CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

GE Ethernet Global Data Communication Module

11/3/2008

USER MANUAL

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Contents MVI69-EGD ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform GE Ethernet Global Data Communication Module

Contents

Please Read This Notice 2

Battery Life Advisory...........................................................................................................................2

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

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

Guide to the MVI69-EGD User Manual 7

1 Start Here 9

1.1 System Requirements...............................................................................................9

1.2 Package Contents...................................................................................................10

1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software........................................................11

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

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

1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor..........................................................................16

1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor...................................................17

1.8 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................20

2 Configuring the MVI69-EGD Module 21

2.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder..................................................................................21

2.2 [Module69]...............................................................................................................26

2.3 [SNTP Client]...........................................................................................................27

2.4 [EGD Exchanges]....................................................................................................28

2.5 [EGD Multicast Group List]......................................................................................33

2.6 Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................33

2.7 Download the Project to the Module.......................................................................34

3 Ladder Logic 37

3.1 Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project.......................................37

3.2 Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project.............................................42

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 45

4.1 Reading Status Data from the Module....................................................................45

4.2 LED Status Indicators..............................................................................................57

5 Reference 59

5.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................59

5.2 Functional Overview................................................................................................61

5.3 Exchange Configuration Form ................................................................................85

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Support, Service & Warranty 87

6.1 How to Contact Us: Technical Support................................................................... 87

6.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions............................... 88

6.3 LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................................................ 90

Index 95

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Function Section to Read Details

Introduction (Must Do)

Verify Communication, Diagnostic and Troubleshooting

Reference Product Specifications Functional Overview Glossary

Support, Service, and Warranty

Index

→

Start Here (page 9)

Verifying Communication (page 57)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 45)

Reference (page 59) Functional Overview

(page 61) Product

Specifications (page

59)

Support, Service and Warranty (page

87)

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

 System Requirements.............................................................................9

 Package Contents.................................................................................10

 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software.......................................11

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

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

 Connect your PC to the Processor........................................................16

 Download the Sample Program to the Processor..................................17

 Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................20

Installing the MVI69-EGD module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI69-EGD Module and the application in which they will be used.

Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the

application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.

1.1 System Requirements

The MVI69-EGD module requires the following minimum hardware and software components:

 Rockwell Automation CompactLogix or MicroLogix processor, with

compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI69-EGD module. The module requires 800mA of available power.

Important: The MVI69-EGD module has a power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45

installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus).

Important: For 1769-L23x processors, please make note of the following limitations.  1769-L23-QBFC1B = 800mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-EGD will use all 800mA of available power. No

other modules can be used with an MVI69 module connected to this processor).

 1769-L23E-QB1B = 1000mA at 5Vdc (1 MVI69-EGD will use 800mA of available power. One

other module can be used on this rack provided it consumes less than 200mA at 5Vdc.

 1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450mA at 5Vdc (no MVI69 module can be used with this processor)  Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500

(MicroLogix) programming software

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software

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 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  HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers

using Ymodem protocol.

1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your MVI69-EGD 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 Cable

MVI69-EGD Module

inRAx Solutions CD

MVI69-EGD GE Ethernet Global Data Communication Module

Cable #15, RS232 Null Modem

RJ45 to DB9 Male Adapter

For RS232 Connection to the CFG Port

For DB9 Connection to Module's Port

Contains sample programs, utilities and documentation for the MVI69-EGD module.

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

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1.3 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to configure the MVI69-EGD module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site

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

technology.com/pcb

2 Click the Download Here link to download the latest version of ProSoft

Configuration Builder.

3 Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations

show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers.

4 Make a note of the location where you saved the file, for example "Desktop",

or "My Documents", so you can start the installation program.

5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the

instructions on your screen to install the program.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM, included in the package with your MVI69-EGD module.

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 Product Documentation. This action opens an

explorer window.

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3 Click to open the Utilities folder. This folder contains all of the applications

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

4 Double-click the ProSoft Configuration Builder Setup program and follow the

instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC.

Note: Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the

CD-ROM. You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD-ROM to a convenient location on your hard drive.

1.4 Setting Jumpers

Note: 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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1.5 Install the Module in the Rack

This section describes how to install the module into a CompactLogix or MicroLogix rack

Before you attempt to install the module, make sure that the bus lever of the adjacent module is in the unlocked (fully right) position.

Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before

inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other connected devices.

1 Align the module using the upper and lower tongue-and-groove slots with the

adjacent module and slide forward in the direction of the arrow.

2 Move the module back along the tongue-and-groove slots until the bus

connectors on the MVI69 module and the adjacent module line up with each other.

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3 Push the module's bus lever back slightly to clear the positioning tab and

move it firmly to the left until it clicks. Ensure that it is locked firmly in place.

4 Close all DIN rail latches.

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5 Press the DIN rail mounting area of the controller against the DIN rail. The

latches will momentarily open and lock into place.

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1.6 Connect your PC to the Processor

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

communications port.

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

computer.

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1.7 Download the Sample Program to the Processor

Important: For most applications, the sample program will work without modification. Note: The key switch on the front of the CompactLogix processor must be in the REM position.

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

menu, and then choose Download. RSLogix will establish communication with the processor.

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

box. Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor.

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

process may take a few minutes.

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

dialog box. Click OK to switch the processor from Program mode to Run mode.

Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to

interpret and correct the error.

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1.7.1 Configuring RSLinx

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 Allen-Bradley DF1 Communications Device 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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1.8 Connect your PC to the Module

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

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

module.

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

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2 Configuring the MVI69-EGD Module

In This Chapter

 ProSoft Configuration Builder................................................................21

 [Module69].............................................................................................26

 [SNTP Client].........................................................................................27

 [EGD Exchanges]..................................................................................28

 [EGD Multicast Group List]....................................................................33

 Ethernet Configuration ..........................................................................33

 Download the Project to the Module......................................................34

2.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage module configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to import information from previously installed (known working) configurations to new projects.

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2.1.1 Set Up the Project

To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder. If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. ProSoft Configuration Builder's window consists of a tree view on the left, an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window. When you first start ProSoft Configuration Builder, the tree view consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default Location folder. The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window with a new project.

Your first task is to add the MVI69-EGD module to the project. 1 Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the

right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.

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2 On the shortcut menu, choose "Choose Module Type". This action opens the

Choose Module Type dialog box.

3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI69. In the Select

Module Type dropdown list, select MVI69-EGD, and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.

Adding a Project

To add a project to an existing project file:

1 Select the Default Project icon. 2 Choose Project from the Project menu, then choose Add Project. A new

project folder appears.

Adding a Module

To add a module to your project:

1 Double-click the Default Module icon to open the Choose Module Type dialog

box.

2 On the Choose Module Type dialog box, select the module type. Or

1 Open the Project menu and choose Location. 2 On the Location menu, choose Add Module.

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To add a module to a different location:

1 Right-click the Location folder and choose Add Module. A new module icon

appears.

1 Select the Location icon. 2 From the Project menu, select Location, then select Add Module.

2.1.2 Set Module Parameters

Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane changed when you added the MVI69-EGD module to the project.

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

To rename an object:

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

menu. From the shortcut menu, choose Rename.

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

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Module Entries

To configure module parameters

1 Click on the plus sign next to the icon

to expand module

information.

2 Double-click the

icon to open the Edit dialog box.

3 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your

changes in the right pane.

4 Click OK to save your changes.

Comment Entries

To add comments to your configuration file:

1 Click the plus sign to the left of the

icon to expand the Module

Comments.

2 Double-click the

icon. The Edit - Module Comment dialog

appears.

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

Printing a Configuration File

To print a configuration file:

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

shortcut menu.

2 On the shortcut menu, choose View Configuration. This action opens the

View Configuration window.

3 On the View Configuration window, open the File menu, and choose Print.

This action opens the Print dialog box.

4 On the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the dropdown list,

select printing options, and then click OK.

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2.2 [Module69]

This section designates database addresses for input and output on the module and on the processor, and identifies the method of failure for the communications for the module if the processor is not in run mode.

2.2.1 Read Register Start

Range 0 to 3999 This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where data will be

transferred from the module to the processor. Valid range for this parameter is 0 to 3999.

2.2.2 Read Register Count

Range 0 to 3999 This parameter specifies the number of registers to be transferred from the

module to the processor. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 3999.

2.2.3 Write Register Start

0 to 3999 This parameter specifies the starting register in the module where the data will be

transferred from the processor to the module.

2.2.4 Write Register Count

Range 0 to 3999 This parameter specifies the number of registers to be transferred from the

module to the processor. Valid entry for this parameter is 0 to 3999

2.2.5 Failure Flag Count

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

occur before the communication ports are shut down. If the parameter is set to 0, the communication ports will continue to operate under all conditions. The value range should be between 0 and 6900.

2.2.6 Block Transfer Size

60, 120 or 240 This read-only parameter specifies the number of words in each block transferred

between the module and processor. Valid values for this parameter are 60, 120 and 240.

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2.3 [SNTP Client]

The [SNTP CLIENT] section of the CFG file is used to specify the parameters for the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) client provided with the protocol driver. This client is required in order to keep the driver's internal clock set correctly. This version of the driver supports the unicast implementation of the SNTP Revision 3 and stratum between 1 and 14.

The module can be configured to periodically synchronize its clock with a remote SNTP server. Approximately every 6 minutes the module sends 10 consecutive requests to the remote SNTP client (at approximately 6 second intervals). You can check these requests and responses by looking at the SNTP Client Configuration Menu (press the N key at the Configuration/Debug Main Menu). If the module receives a valid response from the SNTP server, the computations value will be also be incremented. After 10 consecutive successful requests and responses, the module will synchronize its internal clock (an average is performed based on all 10 responses for better accuracy). The Time Set Cnt value is incremented every time the clock is synchronized.

After the synchronization is performed, the time valid register is set to Yes. If the module cannot connect to the remote SNTP server after 3 consecutive attempts, the time valid register is set to No. You can also configure the GMT settings to use, and the database address where the date and time information can be copied.

The following parameters in the configuration file set up the SNTP client:

[SNTP CLIENT] NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS : 132.163.4.102 #IP address for NIST, Boulder, Colorado TIME ZONE : 7 #Number of hours from GMT (-11 to +11) USE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: No #Yes or No DATABASE REGISTER : 2500 #database word location to store time # (-1=ignore). #This register value should be an even # number

The database register parameter defines a database register where the SNTP time and date values are copied. It occupies 4 words as follows:

Word Offset Description

0 and 1 Date and time in Unix format (long integer) 2 and 3 Microseconds (long integer)

2.3.1 NTP Server IP Address

Enter in dotted notation This parameter sets the IP address of the NTP server to contact for time

acquisition. Select an NTP server with the greatest accuracy that is available all the time from your network. Set this IP address to 0.0.0.0 to disable SNTP server requests.

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2.3.2 Time Zone

-11 to 11 This parameter sets the time zone offset from UTC. Positive values are for time

zones west of UTC, and negative values are for time zones east of UTC. Set this value to 0 to use UTC in the module.

2.3.3 Use Daylight Savings Time

Yes or No This parameter specifies if daylight savings time will be used in the time

computation.

2.3.4 Database Register

-1 or 0 to 3992 as an even value This parameter specifies if the NTP time computed by the driver is to be placed

into the module's database. If a value of -1 is specified, the time will not be placed into the database. If the value is between 0 and 3992, the time will be placed in the database. The first 4 bytes represent the seconds since 1/1/1970, and the second 4 bytes represent the number of microseconds. An even value should be used for the register value in order for the data to be stored correctly.

2.4 [EGD Exchanges]

In order to interface the module with EGD devices, you must construct an exchange list. The exchanges specify messages that will be produced or consumed at a user-defined frequency using the module's internal database. Messages can be broadcast to all nodes on the network, sent to a multicast group on the network or associated with a single node on the network. Up to 100 exchanges can be defined for the driver. Up to 680 word registers can be produced or consumed in a single exchange.

The [EGD Exchanges] section defines the messages that will be produced and consumed by the driver. The UDP protocol on the IP network is used to transport these over Ethernet between all the EGD devices.

For the exchanges to operate correctly, the other EGD devices must be configured and correctly set up. The primary reason for user problems with the module is failure to provide devices that are correctly configured. Before trying to connect the module to the network, the remote device must be able to communicate with ProSoft Configuration Builder. You must understand and document all parameters.

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2.4.1 Exch Type

Producer: exchange will be producing data to other stations Consumer: exchange will be consuming data from another station

The Exchange Type field defines the type of exchange used in the exchange as either producer or consumer. Producer exchanges (P) are generated by the driver using the module's database. Consumer exchanges (C) are those received from other EGD devices with the data in the message being placed in the module's database.

2.4.2 Cast Type

When the Exchange Type is Producer, the cast type field determines if the exchange is a unicast ('U' = point-to-point) exchange, multicast ('M'=multicast group) or a broadcast ('B' = all nodes) exchange.

 Producer Unicast - produce message to another station  Producer Multicast - produce message to a group of stations. In order to use

this option you need to configure the same Multicast IP address used in the exchange also at the EGD MULTICAST ADDRESS section.

Important: For Multicast mode, use transmit rates of 1 or 2 for best results.

 Producer Broadcast - produce message to all stations (set exchange IP

address to 255.255.255.255)

When the Exchange Type is Consumer, the cast type field determines how the local database area associated to this exchange will be updated in case an RF Error (timeout) occurs.

 Consumer No DB Change on RF Error  Consumer Set DB to -1 On RF Error  Consumer Set DB to 0 On RF Error  Consumer Set DB to 1 On RF Error

2.4.3 DB Reg

The DB Register field defines the starting database register in the module where data sourced (produced data) or placed (consumed data) is determined by the value entered in the DB Reg column. This parameter can have a value of 0 to

3999. The validity of the entry is dependent on the number of registers (Reg Count) to be produced or consumed. The sum of the two values cannot exceed 4000, as this would be outside the range of the module's database.

2.4.4 Reg Count

Number of database registers to transfer/accept in message.

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