Start Here; System Requirements - ProSoft Technology MVI69E-GEC User Manual

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Start Here

To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following skills:
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Studio 5000 Logix Designer
transfer the ladder logic to the processor.
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Microsoft Windows: Install and launch programs, execute menu commands, navigate
dialog boxes, and enter data.
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Hardware installation and wiring: Install the module, and safely connect GEC and
CompactLogix or MicroLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI69E-GEC.
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System Requirements

The MVI69E-GEC module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
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Rockwell Automation CompactLogix or MicroLogix 1500-LRP
version 10 or higher), with compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the
MVI69E-GEC module.
Important: The MVI69E-GEC 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-L23x processors, please make note of the following limitation:
1769-L23E-QBFC1B = 450 mA at 5 VDC (No MVI69E module can be used with this processor.)
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The module requires 500 mA of available 5 VDC power
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Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer programming software
version 16 or higher
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Rockwell Automation RSLinx
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ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) (included)
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ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) (included in PCB)
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Pentium II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended
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Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows
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o Microsoft Windows Vista
o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
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128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
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100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application requirements)
Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the minimum recommended to install
and run software provided by ProSoft Technology
requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third party applications for system requirements.
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: Launch the program, configure ladder logic, and
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communication software version 2.51 or higher
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. Other third party applications may have different minimum
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processor (firmware
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