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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
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WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS
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WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
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WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
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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
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Warnings
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 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.
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.
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 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
Agency Approvals and Certifications
Agency Applicable Standards
ANSI / ISA ISA 12.12.01 Class I Division 2, GPs A, B, C, D
CSA/cUL C22.2 No. 213-1987
CSA CB Certified IEC61010
ATEX EN60079-0 Category 3, Zone 2
EN60079-15
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Contents
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
Microsoft Windows NT v4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater
o
Microsoft Windows ME
o
Microsoft Windows 98
64 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
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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI71-GEC 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 MVI71-GEC Module MVI71-GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication
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
Module
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 MVI71-GEC module.
If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology
Support for replacement parts.
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1.3 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 MVI71-GEC 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.
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1.4 Install the Module in the Rack
If you have not already installed and configured your PLC processor and power
supply, please do so before installing the MVI71-GEC 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 MVI71-GEC into the
PLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation
to remove and install PLC 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.
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 will need to 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 PLC
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 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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1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor
To download the sample program from RSLogix 5 to the PLC processor:
Note: The key switch on the front of the PLC 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 Click the Download button to transfer the sample program to the processor.
3 When prompted, choose Computer to PLC
4 RSLogix will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This
process may take a few minutes.
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5 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.
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 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.
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2 Module Configuration
In This Chapter
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................... 22
IP Address ............................................................................................. 28
This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful
application of the MVI71-GEC module. Each step in the setup procedure is
defined in order to simplify the use of the module.
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2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a convenient 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.
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 MVI71-GEC 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 MVI71. In the Select
Module Type dropdown list, select MVI71-GEC, and then click OK to save
your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
The next task is to set the module parameters.
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2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects
Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane
changed when you added the module to the project.
At this time, you may wish to rename the Default Project and Default Location
folders in the tree view.
1 Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. From the shortcut menu, choose R
ENAME
.
2 Type the name to assign to the object.
3 Click away from the object to save the new name.
Configuring Module Parameters
1 Click the [+] sign next to the module icon to expand module information.
2 Click the [+] sign next to any icon to view module information and
configuration options.
3 Double-click any icon to open an Edit dialog box.
4 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your
changes in the right pane.
5 Click OK to save your changes.
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Creating Optional Comment Entries
1 Click the [+] to the left of the icon to expand the module
comments.
2 Double-click the icon. The Edit - Module Comment dialog box
appears.
3 Enter your comment and click OK to save your changes.
2.1.3 [Module]
This section of the file describes the database setup and module level
parameters.
[Module]
Module Name: MVI71-GEC Communication Module DEFAULT
Module Name
0 to 80 characters
This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the
configuration/debug port. Use this parameter to identify the module and the
configuration file.
2.1.4 [Server x]
You can configure up to five servers ([Server 0] through [Server 4]). The
configuration section for each server contains the same set of parameters. You
can configure the parameters for each server to meet the requirements of your
application.
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Enabled
Yes or No
This parameter determines if the server will be utilized by the module. If a value
of "Yes" is entered, the server will be used. Any other value will disable the
server.
Service Port Number
1 to 65535
This parameter sets the TCP/IP service port for this server. Each server can
have its own unique service port or can share the same number with other
servers.
Connection Timeout
0 or 5000 to 65535
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds the server will permit the
server to be inactive after a connection is made before closing the socket. This
timeout period is reset on each read or write packet. If the parameter is set to 0,
the connection will not timeout.
Connection Close Type
0, 1 or 2
This coded parameter defines the personality of the server after a connection is
made. If the parameter is set to 0, the socket will only be closed when a request
from the client is received or the connection timeout is exceeded. If a value of 1
is selected, the server will close the socket after it transmits a single message. If
a value of 2 is selected, the server will close the socket after it receives a
message.
Swap Rx Data Bytes
Yes or No
This parameter determines if the data received by the server will have the byte
order of the data swapped. If the parameter is set to No, no byte swapping will
occur. If the parameter is set to Yes, the odd byte will be swapped with the even
byte in each word of data received.
Swap Tx Data Bytes
Yes or No
This parameter determines if the data to be transmitted by the module will have
the byte order of the data swapped. If the parameter is set to No, no byte
swapping will occur. If the parameter is set to Yes, the odd byte will be swapped
with the even byte in each word of data received.
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