ProSoft Technology MVI69-GSC CompactLogix User Manual page 5

MVI69-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 4
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1 Start Here
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2 Configuring the MVI69-GSC Module
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.4
2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6
2.7
2.8
3 Ladder Logic
3.1
3.2
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
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System Requirements ............................................................................................... 8
Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 9
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 10
Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 10
Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 11
MVI69-GSC Sample Add-On Instruction Import Procedure .................................... 15
Create a new RSLogix5000 project ........................................................................ 15
Create the Module ................................................................................................... 16
Import the Ladder Rung .......................................................................................... 19
Adding Multiple Modules (Optional) ........................................................................ 22
Connecting Your PC to the Processor .................................................................... 28
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 29
Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 30
Connect your PC to the Module .............................................................................. 32
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ....................................................................... 33
Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 33
Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 35
Configuration Data .................................................................................................. 37
Changing Parameters During Operation ................................................................. 41
Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port .......................... 42
Adding the Module to an Existing CompactLogix Project ....................................... 44
Adding the Module to an Existing MicroLogix Project ............................................. 47
LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 50
Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 51
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 52
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics.................................... 53
Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder .............................. 53
Navigation ............................................................................................................... 55
Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 56
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