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System Requirements ............................................................................. 7

Package Contents ................................................................................... 8
Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................... 9
Installing the Module ............................................................................. 10
Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................ 13
Download the Sample Program to the Processor.................................. 14
Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................ 17
Installing the MVI69-101M module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI69-101M 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 MVI69-101M 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 MVI69-101M
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) or RSLogix 500
(MicroLogix) programming software
Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
Supported operating systems:
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
o
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)
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
February 4, 2008
MVI69-101M ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
IEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module
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