ProSoft Technology MVI69E-MBS User Manual
MVI69E-MBS
CompactLogix Platform
Modbus Serial Enhanced
Communication Module
January 6, 2014
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Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Information - MVI69E-MBS ..................................................................................... 3
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.2 Deployment Checklist .............................................................................................. 11
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 12
1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 13
1.6 DVD Contents ......................................................................................................... 17
2 Connecting to RSLogix 5000 19
2.1 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder .................................................................. 20
2.2 Generating the AOI (.L5X File) in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................ 21
2.2.1 Creating a New Project in PCB ............................................................................... 21
2.2.2 Exporting the .L5X File from PCB ........................................................................... 23
2.3 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project .................................................................... 26
2.4 Creating the Module in an RSLogix 5000 Project ................................................... 27
2.4.1 Installing an Add-On Profile .................................................................................... 27
2.4.2 Creating a Module in the Project Using an Add-On Profile ..................................... 29
2.4.3 Creating a Module in the Project Using a Generic 1769 Module Profile ................. 31
2.5 Importing the Add-On Instruction ............................................................................ 35
2.6 Adding Multiple Modules in the Rack (Optional) ..................................................... 39
2.6.1 Adding a new module in PCB ................................................................................. 39
2.6.2 Adding a new module in RSLogix 5000 .................................................................. 41
3 MVI69E-MBS Configuration 49
3.1 Basic PCB Functions ............................................................................................... 50
3.1.1 Creating a New PCB Project and Exporting an .L5X File ....................................... 50
3.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 50
3.1.3 Editing Configuration Parameters ........................................................................... 50
3.1.4 Printing a Configuration File .................................................................................... 52
3.2 Module Configuration Parameters .......................................................................... 53
3.2.1 Module ..................................................................................................................... 53
3.2.2 Modbus Port x ......................................................................................................... 54
3.2.3 Modbus Port x Commands ...................................................................................... 58
3.2.4 Ethernet 1 ................................................................................................................ 61
3.3 Downloading the Configuration File to the Processor ............................................. 62
3.4 Uploading the Configuration File from the Processor ............................................. 64
4 MVI69E-MBS Backplane Data Exchange 69
4.1 General Concepts of the MVI69E-MBS Data Transfer ........................................... 70
4.2 Backplane Data Transfer......................................................................................... 70
4.3 Normal Data Transfer .............................................................................................. 71
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4.3.1 Write Block: Request from the Processor to the Module ........................................ 72
4.3.2 Read Block: Response from the Module to the Processor ..................................... 72
4.3.3 Read and Write Block Transfer Sequences ........................................................... 73
4.3.4 If Block Transfer Size = 60 ..................................................................................... 74
4.3.5 If Block Transfer Size = 120 ................................................................................... 74
4.3.6 If Block Transfer Size = 240 ................................................................................... 75
4.4 Data Flow Between the Module and Processor ..................................................... 75
4.4.1 Slave Mode ............................................................................................................. 76
4.4.2 Master Mode ........................................................................................................... 78
5 Using Controller Tags 81
5.1 Controller Tags ....................................................................................................... 82
5.1.1 MVI69E-MBS Controller Tags ................................................................................ 82
5.2 User-Defined Data Types (UDTs)........................................................................... 84
5.2.1 MVI69E-MBS User-Defined Data Types ................................................................ 84
5.3 MBS Controller Tag Overview ................................................................................ 87
5.3.1 MBS.CONFIG ......................................................................................................... 87
5.3.2 MBS.DATA .............................................................................................................. 88
5.3.3 MBS.CONTROL...................................................................................................... 88
5.3.4 MBS.STATUS ......................................................................................................... 92
5.3.5 MBS.UTIL ............................................................................................................... 93
6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 95
6.1 Ethernet LED Indicators .......................................................................................... 96
6.2 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 96
6.2.2 Troubleshooting the LEDs ...................................................................................... 98
6.3 Connecting the PC to the Module's Ethernet Port .................................................. 99
6.3.1 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address ....................................................................... 99
6.4 Using the Diagnostics Menu in ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................. 102
6.4.1 Diagnostics Menu ................................................................................................. 104
6.4.2 Monitoring General Information ............................................................................ 104
6.4.3 Monitoring Network Configuration Information ..................................................... 105
6.4.4 Monitoring Backplane Information ........................................................................ 105
6.4.5 Port x Module Information ..................................................................................... 105
6.4.6 Monitoring Data Values in the Module’s Database............................................... 106
6.5 Communication Error Codes ................................................................................ 107
6.6 Connecting to the Module’s Webpage .................................................................. 108
7 Reference 111
7.1 Product Specifications .......................................................................................... 112
7.1.1 General Specifications - Modbus Master/Slave .................................................... 112
7.1.2 Hardware Specifications ....................................................................................... 113
7.2 About the Modbus Protocol .................................................................................. 114
7.2.1 Function Codes Supported by the Module ........................................................... 115
7.2.2 Read Coil Status (Function Code 01) ................................................................... 115
7.2.3 Read Input Status (Function Code 02) ................................................................. 116
7.2.4 Read Holding Registers (Function Code 03) ........................................................ 117
7.2.5 Read Input Registers (Function Code 04) ............................................................ 118
7.2.6 Force Single Coil (Function Code 05) .................................................................. 119
7.2.7 Preset Single Register (Function Code 06) .......................................................... 120
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7.2.8 Diagnostics (Function Code 08) ............................................................................ 121
7.2.9 Force Multiple Coils (Function Code 15) ............................................................... 123
7.2.10 Preset Multiple Registers (Function Code 16) ...................................................... 124
7.3 Floating-Point Support ........................................................................................... 125
7.3.1 ENRON Floating-Point Support ............................................................................ 125
7.3.2 Configuring Floating-Point Data Transfer .............................................................. 126
7.4 Function Blocks ..................................................................................................... 131
7.4.1 Event Blocks .......................................................................................................... 132
7.4.2 Slave Polling Disable Blocks ................................................................................. 133
7.4.3 Slave Polling Enable Blocks .................................................................................. 133
7.4.4 Slave Polling Status Blocks ................................................................................... 134
7.4.5 Command Control Blocks...................................................................................... 135
7.4.6 Add Event with Data Blocks .................................................................................. 136
7.4.7 Get Event with Data Status Block ......................................................................... 137
7.4.8 Get Configuration File Information Block .............................................................. 137
7.4.9 Get Configuration File Block ................................................................................. 138
7.4.10 Get General Module Status Data Block ................................................................ 139
7.4.11 Set Port and Command Active Bits Block ............................................................. 140
7.4.12 Get Port and Command Active Bits Block............................................................. 141
7.4.13 Pass-through Formatted Block for Functions 6 and 16 with Word Data Block ..... 141
7.4.14 Pass-through Formatted Block for Functions 6 and 16 with Float Data Block ...... 143
7.4.15 Pass-through Formatted Block for Function 5....................................................... 144
7.4.16 Pass-through Formatted Block for Function 15 .................................................... 144
7.4.17 Pass-through Formatted Block for Function 22 .................................................... 145
7.4.18 Pass-through Formatted Block for Function 23 .................................................... 146
7.4.19 Pass-through Block for Function 99 ...................................................................... 147
7.4.20 Set Module Time Using Received Time Block ...................................................... 147
7.4.21 Pass Module Time to Processor Block ................................................................. 148
7.4.22 Reset Status Block ................................................................................................ 149
7.4.23 Warm-boot Control Block ...................................................................................... 149
7.4.24 Cold-boot Control Block ........................................................................................ 150
7.5 Ethernet Port Connection ...................................................................................... 151
7.5.1 Cable Specifications .............................................................................................. 151
7.5.2 Ethernet Performance ........................................................................................... 151
7.6 Modbus Application Port Connection .................................................................... 152
7.6.1 RS-232 Wiring ....................................................................................................... 152
7.6.2 RS-422 Wiring ....................................................................................................... 154
7.6.3 RS-485 Wiring ....................................................................................................... 154
7.6.4 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) .......................................................................... 155
8 Support, Service & Warranty 157
8.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 158
8.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 159
Index 161
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In This Chapter
System Requirements ........................................................................... 10
Deployment Checklist ............................................................................ 11
Package Contents ................................................................................. 11
Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 12
Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 13
DVD Contents ....................................................................................... 17
Communication Module User Manual
1 Start Here
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:
Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure
ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor
Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands,
navigate dialog boxes, and enter data
Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect
Modbus and CompactLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI69EMBS module’s application port(s)
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1.1 System Requirements
The MVI69E-MBS module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix® processor (firmware version 10 or
higher), with compatible power supply, and one free slot in the rack for the
MVI69E-MBS module.
Important: The MVI69E-MBS module has a power supply distance rating of 4 (L43 and L45
installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus). It consumes 500 mA at 5 Vdc.
Important: For 1769-L23E-QBFC1B processors, please make note of the following limitations.
1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450 mA at 5 Vdc (No MVI69E module can be used with this
processor.)
The module requires 500 mA of available 5 Vdc power
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 16 or
higher
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
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
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)
DVD drive
®
7
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.
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Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
MVI69E-MBS Module
MVI69E-MBS
Modbus communication module
2
Adapter Cable
Cable 14
RJ45 to DB9 Male Adapter cable. For DB9
connection to module’s serial application
ports
2
Screw Terminal
Adapter
1454-9F
DB9 female to 9-pin screw terminal. Used
for RS422 or RS485 connections to Port 1
and 2 of the module
1
Ethernet Cable
RL-CBL025
Ethernet straight-through cable
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains ProSoft Configuration Builder
(PCB) and ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS)
software.
Files can also be found at
www.prosoft-technology.com
Communication Module User Manual
1.2 Deployment Checklist
Before configuring the module, consider the following questions.
Is this a new application or an integration into an existing application?
Most applications use the Sample Add-On Instruction without any edits.
What slot number in the rack will the MVI69E-MBS module occupy?
Are RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx software installed?
RSLogix and RSLinx are required to communicate to the CompactLogix
processor.
How many words of data are needed to transfer in the application (from
CompactLogix to Module / to CompactLogix from Module)?
1.3 Package Contents
The following components are included with the MVI69E-MBS module, and are
all required for installation and configuration.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Technical Support for replacement parts.
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1.4 Setting Jumpers
When the module is manufactured, the port selection jumpers are set to RS-232.
To use RS-422 or RS-485, you must set the jumpers to the correct position. The
following diagram describes the jumper settings.
Note: Jumper pin placement on the circuit board may vary.
The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module’s firmware. In "write
protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module’s firmware
cannot be overwritten. The module is shipped with the Setup jumper OFF. If an
update of the firmware is needed, apply the Setup jumper to both pins.
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The following illustration shows the MVI69E-MBS jumper configuration, with the
Setup Jumper OFF.
1.5 Installing the Module in the Rack
Make sure the processor and power supply are installed and configured before
installing the MVI69E-MBS module. Refer to the Rockwell Automation product
documentation for installation instructions.
Warning: Please 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 to be connected to verify
that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the device.
After you verify the jumper placements, insert the MVI69E-MBS into the rack.
Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and
install CompactLogix modules.
Warning: This module is not hot-swappable! Always remove power from the rack before
inserting or removing this module, or damage may result to the module, the processor, or other
connected devices.
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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 momentarily open and lock into place.
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1.6 DVD Contents
The DVD contains all the necessary files for the module. The User Manual,
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB), and the sample Add-On Instruction are
included.
If the DVD is not present, please visit http://www.prosoft-technology.com for the
latest files.
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In This Chapter
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................. 20
Generating the AOI (.L5X File) in ProSoft Configuration Builder ........... 21
Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project .................................................. 26
Creating the Module in an RSLogix 5000 Project .................................. 27
Importing the Add-On Instruction ........................................................... 35
Adding Multiple Modules in the Rack (Optional) .................................... 39
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The .L5X file contains the Add-On Instruction (AOI), user-defined data types,
controller tags and ladder logic required to configure the MVI69E-MBS module.
This file is generated by ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software and
imported into RSLogix 5000.
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2.1 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder
The ProSoft Configuration Builder installation file is on the product DVD and our
web site: http://www.prosoft-technology.com. The filename contains the version
of PCB. For example, PCB_4.1.0.4.0206.exe
Copy the installation file to the local hard drive and run the PCB.exe file to start
the InstallShield Wizard. Follow the InstallShield Wizard to properly install PCB.
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2.2 Generating the AOI (.L5X File) in ProSoft Configuration Builder
The following sections describe the steps required to set up a new configuration
project in ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB), and to export the .L5X file for the
project.
2.2.1 Creating a New Project in PCB
To begin, start the PCB software. PCB’s window consists of a tree view on the
left, and an information pane and configuration pane on the right side of the
window.
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.
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To add the MVI69E-MBS module to the project
1 In the tree view, right-click DEFAULT MODULE and choose CHOOSE MODULE
TYPE from the shortcut menu. This opens the Choose Module Type dialog
box.
2 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, click MVI69E. In the Select
Module Type dropdown list, choose MVI69E-MBS, and click OK to save the
settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window. The MVI69E-
MBS module icon is now visible in the tree view.
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2.2.2 Exporting the .L5X File from PCB
There are two parameters in the PCB configuration that affect the format of the
.L5X file that is exported. Before exporting the .L5X file to the PC/Laptop, check
the Block Transfer Size and Slot Number parameters.
1 Expand the MVI69E-MBS icon by clicking the [+] symbol beside it. Similarly,
expand the icon. Double-click the icon to open
the Edit - Module dialog box.
2 Set the Block Transfer Size to the desired size of the data blocks
transferred between the module and processor (60, 120 or 240 words).
Block transfer size information can be found starting on page 71.
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3 Edit the Slot Number indicating where the module is placed in the 1769 bus.
4 Click OK to close the Edit – Module dialog box. The .L5X file is now ready to
be exported to the PC/Laptop.
5 Right-click the MVI69E-MBS icon in the project tree and choose EXPORT AOI
FILE.
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6 Save the .L5X file to the PC/Laptop in an easily found location, such as
Windows Desktop.
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2.3 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project
1 Open the FILE menu, and choose NEW.
2 Select the CompactLogix processer model.
3 Select REVISION 16 or newer.
4 Enter a name for the processor, such as My_Controller.
5 Select the CompactLogix chassis type.
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2.4 Creating the Module in an RSLogix 5000 Project
In an RSLogix 5000 project, you can use an Add-On Profile (AOP) to specifically
identify the MVI69E-MBS when selecting the type of module to be installed in slot
x. Add-On Profiles are supported in RSLogix 5000 version 15 and newer.
If using an AOP is not an option, please see page 31 to install the module using
a Generic 1769 Module profile.
2.4.1 Installing an Add-On Profile
Download the MPSetup.exe file from the product webpage (found at
www.prosoft-technology.com) or the ProSoft DVD onto the local hard drive. Make
sure RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx have been shut down before installing the AOP.
Run the MPSetup.exe file to start the Setup Wizard. Follow the Setup Wizard to
properly install the AOP.
Continue to follow the steps in the wizard to complete the installation.
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Click Finish when complete. The AOP is now installed in RSLogix 5000. There is
no need to reboot the PC.
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2.4.2 Creating a Module in the Project Using an Add-On Profile
1 In RSLogix 5000, expand the I/O CONFIGURATION folder in the Project tree.
Right-click the appropriate communications bus and choose NEW MODULE.
This opens the Select Module Type dialog box. In the Module Type Vendor
Filters area, uncheck all boxes except the ProSoft Technology box. A list of
ProSoft Technology modules appears below.
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2 Select the MVI69E-MBS module in the list and click Create:
3 A New Module dialog box opens. Edit the Name and Slot of the module and
click OK
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