Table Of Contents - ProSoft Technology inRAx MVI56-CAS User Manual

Contents
Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. 2
Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Your Feedback Please ...................................................................................................................................... 3
GUIDE TO THE MVI56-CAS USER MANUAL ...................................................................................................... 7
1 START HERE ............................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Setting Jumpers......................................................................................................................................11
1.4 Install the Module in the Rack.................................................................................................................12
1.5 Connect your PC to the Processor .........................................................................................................13
1.6 Download the Sample Program to the Processor ...................................................................................14
1.6.1 Configuring RSLinx .......................................................................................................................15
1.7 Connect your PC to the Module..............................................................................................................17
2 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE MODULE ....................................................................................19
2.1 Module Configuration..............................................................................................................................23
2.1.1 Power Up ......................................................................................................................................24
2.1.2 Changing Parameters During Operation .......................................................................................24
2.1.3 Module Data Object (CASModuleDef)...........................................................................................24
2.1.4 User Data Objects .........................................................................................................................27
2.1.5 TCA Message Data .......................................................................................................................28
3 LADDER LOGIC ..........................................................................................................................................29
4 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................31
4.1 Reading Status Data From the Module...................................................................................................31
4.1.1 The Configuration/Debug Menu ....................................................................................................31
4.1.2 Required Hardware .......................................................................................................................32
4.1.3 Required Software.........................................................................................................................33
4.1.4 Using the Configuration/Debug Port..............................................................................................33
4.1.5 Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................34
4.1.6 Data Analyzer................................................................................................................................37
4.1.7 Data Analyzer Tips ........................................................................................................................39
4.1.8 Database View Menu ....................................................................................................................42
4.2 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................44
4.2.1 Clearing a Fault Condition.............................................................................................................45
4.2.2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................45
5 REFERENCE ...............................................................................................................................................47
5.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................47
5.1.1 Features and Benefits ...................................................................................................................47
5.1.2 General Specifications ..................................................................................................................47
5.1.3 Hardware Specifications................................................................................................................48
5.1.4 Functional Specifications...............................................................................................................48
5.2 Functional Overview ...............................................................................................................................49
5.2.1 General Concepts .........................................................................................................................49
5.2.2 Normal Data Transfer....................................................................................................................52
5.2.3 Configuration Data Transfer ..........................................................................................................53
5.2.4 Write Configuration........................................................................................................................54
5.2.5 Pass-Through Control Blocks........................................................................................................55
5.2.6 Data Flow Between MVI56-CAS Module and ControlLogix Processor..........................................56
5.3 Cable Connections .................................................................................................................................57
5.3.1 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port.................................................................................................57
5.3.2 RS-232 ..........................................................................................................................................59
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
December 26, 2007
MVI56-CAS ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Teledyne CA Slave Module
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