Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756-MVI Programming Reference Manual page 5

Introduction
Audience
Common Techniques Used
in this Manual
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About This Reference Manual
This reference manual provides information needed to develop
application programs for the 1756-MVI ControlLogix Multi-Vendor
Interface Module. The 1756-MVI module allows access through the
ControlLogix platform to devices with a serial port. The MVI module is
user programmable to accommodate devices with unique serial
protocols.
This manual contains the available software API (Application
Programming Interface) libraries and tools, module configuration and
programming information, and example code.
This manual is intended for control engineers and technicians who are
installing, programming, and maintaining a control system that
includes a 1756-MVI module.
We assume that you:
• are familiar with software development in the 16-bit DOS
environment using the C programming language.
• are familiar with Allen-Bradley programmable controllers and
the ControlLogix platform.
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps.
• Information in bold contained within text identifies menu
windows, or screen options, screen names, and areas of the
screen.
• Change bars in the left margin of the page indicate material that
is new to this revision.
Preface
Publication 1756-RM004B-EN-P - October 2000