Mvi56E-Mnetc/Mnetcxt Configuration; Using Prosoft Configuration Builder Software; Installing Prosoft Configuration Builder - ProSoft Technology MVI56E-MNETC User Manual

MVI56E-MNETC/MNETCXT ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Modbus TCP/IP Client Enhanced Communication Module - Client/Server
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MVI56E-MNETC/MNETCXT Configuration

In This Chapter
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Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ....................................... 29

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Connecting Your PC to the Module ....................................................... 54
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Downloading the Project to the Module ................................................. 68
2.1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
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.
Note: During startup and initialization, the MVI56E-MNETC/MNETCXT module receives its
protocol and backplane configuration information from the installed Personality Module (Compact
Flash). Use ProSoft Configuration Builder to configure module settings and to download changes
to the Personality Module.

2.1.1 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder

Use the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure the module.
You can find the latest version of the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) on our
web site: www.prosoft-technology.com. The installation filename contains the
PCB version number. For example, PCB_4.3.4.5.0238.
If you are installing PCB from the ProSoft website:
1 Open a browser window and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com.
2 Perform a search for 'pcb' in the Search bar. Click on the ProSoft
Configuration Builder search result.
3 On the PCB page, click the download link for ProSoft Configuration Builder,
and save the file to your Windows desktop.
4 After the download completes, double-click the file to install. If you are using
Windows 7, right-click the PCB installation file and then choose R
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5 If you want to find additional software specific to your MVI56E-
MNETC/MNETCXT, enter the model number into the ProSoft website search
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