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Important Installation Instructions Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian Electrical Code for installations in Canada, and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction.
Markings Electrical Ratings Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 Vdc Operating Temperature: 0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F) Storage Temperature: -40° C to 85° C (-40° F to 185° F) Shock: 30 g operational, 50 g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (with no condensation) All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm(squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least 4mm(squared).
Important Installation Instructions ....................... 3 MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ....................3 Warnings ............................. 3 Battery Life Advisory ........................... 3 Markings .............................. 4 Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual Start Here System Requirements ..................... 10 Package Contents ....................11 Setting Jumpers ...................... 12 Install the Module in the Rack .................
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DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ................69 MVI71-GEC Status Data Area ................70 MVI71-GEC Configuration Data ................74 5.5.1 MVI71-GEC Server Communication Module Configuration ........74 Support, Service & Warranty Contacting Technical Support ......................77 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ....... 79 6.1.1...
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual Function Section to Read Details Introduction Start Here (page 8) This section introduces the customer to the →...
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Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands, navigate dialog boxes, and enter data Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect GEC and PLC devices to a power source and to the MVI71-GEC module’s application port(s) ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Rockwell Automation PLC processor, with compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI71-GEC module. The module requires 800mA of available power. The PLC Processor must provide for at least 64 words of BTR/BTW area, otherwise the module may not function correctly.
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Package Contents The following components are included with your MVI71-GEC module, and are all required for installation and configuration. Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are present.
Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support. The following illustration shows the MVI71-GEC jumper configuration. Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave the Setup pins jumpered.
After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI71-GEC into the PLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install PLC modules.
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Start Here MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place. Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely in the locking holes of the rack.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Connect your PC to the Processor Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the communications port. Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your computer.
Start Here MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Download the Sample Program to the Processor To download the sample program from RSLogix 5 to the PLC processor: Note: The key switch on the front of the PLC processor must be in the REM position.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual When the download is complete, RSLogix will open another confirmation dialog box. Click OK to switch the processor from Program mode to Run mode. Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to interpret and correct the error.
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Start Here MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Click to select the driver, and then click C . This action opens the ONFIGURE Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices dialog box. Click the A button. RSLinx will attempt to configure your ONFIGURE serial port to work with the selected driver.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Connect your PC to the Module With the module securely mounted, connect your PC to the Configuration/Debug port using an RJ45-DB-9 Serial Adapter Cable and a Null Modem Cable.
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IP Address ..................... 28 This section contains the setup procedure, data, and ladder logic for successful application of the MVI71-GEC module. Each step in the setup procedure is defined in order to simplify the use of the module. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
The following illustration shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window with a new project. Your first task is to add the MVI71-GEC module to the project. Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
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Choose Module Type dialog box. In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select MVI71. In the Select Module Type dropdown list, select MVI71-GEC, and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
Module Configuration MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 2.1.2 Renaming PCB Objects Notice that the contents of the information pane and the configuration pane changed when you added the module to the project. At this time, you may wish to rename the Default Project and Default Location folders in the tree view.
This section of the file describes the database setup and module level parameters. [Module] Module Name: MVI71-GEC Communication Module DEFAULT Module Name 0 to 80 characters This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the configuration/debug port.
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Module Configuration MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Enabled Yes or No This parameter determines if the server will be utilized by the module. If a value of "Yes" is entered, the server will be used. Any other value will disable the server.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Module Configuration Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 2.1.5 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM Port For the module to use the settings you configured, you must download (copy) the updated Project file from your PC to the module.
User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module IP Address In addition to the GEC.CFG, the MVI71-GEC module requires a second configuration file that identifies its Ethernet configuration. Without this configuration file, the module will not communicate properly on the network.
Adding the Module to an Existing PLC5 Project ........30 GECServerStat (Server Status Object) ..........32 Ladder logic is required for the MVI71-GEC module to work. Tasks that must be handled by the ladder logic are module data transfer, special block handling, and status data receipt.
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Adding the Module to an Existing PLC5 Project Add the MVI71-GEC module to the project. Right-click the mouse button on the I/O Configuration option in the Controller Organization window to display a pop-up menu. Select the New Module option from the I/O Configuration menu.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Select the 1769-Module (Generic 1769 Module) from the list and click OK. Enter the Name, Description and Slot options for your application, using the values in the illustration above. You must select the Comm Format as Data - INT in the dialog box, otherwise the module will not communicate over the backplane of the CompactLogix rack.
Ladder Logic MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module GECServerStat (Server Status Object) The GECServerStat object stores the status information related to each server on the module. All messages are counted for both receive and transmit operations.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In This Chapter LED Status Indicators ................34 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics....36 Reading Status Data from the Module ..........43...
Green Port not used Port not used Amber The MVI71-GEC is working normally. The MVI71-GEC module program has recognized a communication error. BP ACT Amber The LED is on when the module is performing a write operation on the backplane.
This indicates a problem with backplane communications. A problem flashes could exist between the processor and any installed I/O module, not just the MVI71-GEC. Verify that all modules in the rack are correctly configured in the ladder logic. Module Errors...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) for Diagnostics The Configuration and Debug menu for this module is arranged as a tree structure, with the Main menu at the top of the tree, and one or more sub-menus for each menu command.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual To connect to the module’s Configuration/Debug serial port Start PCB, and then select the module to test. Click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
On computers with more than one serial port, verify that your communication program is connected to the same port that is connected to the module. If you are still not able to establish a connection, contact ProSoft Technology for assistance.
Use these commands only if you fully understand their potential effects, or if you are specifically directed to do so by ProSoft Technology Technical Support Engineers. There may be some special command keys that are not listed on the menu but that may activate additional diagnostic or debugging features.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Viewing Block Transfer Statistics Press [B] to view the Block Transfer Statistics screen. Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane data transfer operations between the module and the processor.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Viewing Version Information Press [V] to view version information for the module. Use this command to view the current version of the software for the module, as well as other important values.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Viewing Server Configuration (Servers 0 to 4) Use commands [6] [7] [8] [9] or [0] to view the configuration of the specified server. Opening the Network Menu Press [@] to open the Network menu.
Press [M] to return to the Main menu. Reading Status Data from the Module The MVI71-GEC module returns a status data set to the PLC processor in each read block. This data is transferred to the PLC processor continuously with each read block.
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Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Reference In This Chapter Product Specifications ................46 Functional Overview ................48 Cable Connections ................66 MVI71-GEC Status Data Area ............... 70 MVI71-GEC Configuration Data ............74 ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 45 of 86 May 11, 2011...
Rockwell Automation processor and attached devices. The MVI71-GEC module is a powerful communication interface for PLC processors. Developed under license from Rockwell Automation, the module incorporates proprietary backplane technology that enables powerful data access between the module and the PLC processor.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 5.1.3 Functional Specifications Five Servers and Clients to receive and/or transmit data 10/100 Base-T Ethernet-compatible interface Configurable parameters Service port number Connection timeout Close type Simple ladder logic operation Setup and monitoring through RS-Logix 5 software and user-constructed configuration file (GEC.CFG)
Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Functional Overview 5.2.1 General Concepts The following discussion explains several concepts that are important for understanding module operation. Module Power Up On power up the module begins performing the following logical functions:...
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User Manual Block Transfer Backplane Data Transfer The MVI71-GEC module communicates directly over the PLC backplane. Data is paged between the module and the PLC processor across the backplane using BTR and BTW operations. Data is transferred from the module to the processor using the BTR blocks, and data is transferred from the processor to the module using BTW blocks.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Read Block These blocks of data transfer information from the module to the PLC processor. When data is received on one of the servers, a data block is built. The structure of this block type is shown in the following table.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object in GSCInStat Block Description Offset Start Seq Number Sequence number for this block. Server Index For this status data block, this word is set to a value of -1.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Object in GSCInStat Block Description Offset Start Server[1].Port This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server. Server[1].Open This status value contains the total number of times the server performed an open operation.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object in GSCInStat Block Description Offset Start Server[2].CfgErrWord This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server. Reserved 57 to 62 This data area is reserved for future use.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Object in GSCInStat Block Description Offset Start Server[3].Timeout This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket. Server[3].CfgErrWord This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Parameter Block Offset Description Start Operating system level as ASCII string Run number as ASCII string BlkErrs.Read Number of blocks transferred from module to processor BlkErrs.Write Number of blocks transferred from processor to module BlkErrs.Parse...
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Parameter Block Offset Description Start Client[2].Connected This flag defines if the client is utilized and connected to a server. A value of 0 indicates the client is not connected and can be utilized for a connection.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Parameter Block Offset Description Start Client[3].IP 17 & 18 This double-word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client. Client[3].Port This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Write Block These blocks of data transfer information from the PLC processor to the module. The structure of the BTW blocks used to transfer this data is shown in the following table.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual The last two words of the image control the server or the module. The server control word (word offset 62) controls the server. The following table lists the...
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User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Handling Multiple Blocks An important concept to understand about the MVI71-GEC module is how multiple blocks are handled. The buffer size supports 4096 bytes, but the module can only send 110 bytes at each scan to the processor.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Side-Connect Backplane Data Transfer The side-connect interface is the simplest method to implement the module. Minimal ladder logic is required for the interface because the driver handles data movement between the module and the processor automatically.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module These files have fixed formats that are discussed below. Data received by the servers on the modules is passed to the read data file. The format of this file is shown in the following table.
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TCP/IP connection must be made between a client and a server on the module. The MVI71-GEC module contains five servers that listen on the user assigned service ports waiting for a connection. When a client devices wishes to send data to the module, it must open a TCP/IP connection to the module.
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User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module The MVI71-GEC module servers are configured to handle their TCP/IP session independently. The user parameter Connection Timeout is utilized to determine the amount of time a connection can remain idle before the server will close the connection.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Each server has a state value in the status data area. This value is utilized by the ladder logic to determine if a connection is present on server. The following table...
One RS-232 Configuration/Debug port (RJ45 connector) 5.3.1 Ethernet Connection The MVI71-GEC module has an RJ45 port located on the front of the module, labeled Ethernet, for use with the TCP/IP network. The module is connected to the Ethernet network using an Ethernet cable between the module’s Ethernet port and an Ethernet switch or hub.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 5.3.2 RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port This port is physically an RJ45 connection. An RJ45 to DB-9 adapter cable is included with the module. This port permits a PC-based terminal emulation program to view configuration and status data in the module and to control the module.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Notice how the DF1 driver is opened, and the driver is looking for a processor on node 1. If the network is being browsed, then you will not be able to stop this driver.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual You may now use the com port to connect to the debug port of the module. Note: You may need to shut down and restart your PC before it will allow you to stop the driver (usually only on Windows NT machines).
Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module MVI71-GEC Status Data Area This section contains a listing of the data contained in the MVI71-GEC status data object. Object In GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start PassCnt...
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object In GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start Server[1].IP This double-word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server. Server[1].Port This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server.
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Reference MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Object In GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start Server[2].Timeout This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket. Server[2].CfgErrWord This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server.
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object In GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start Server[4].RxCount This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server. Server[4].RxOverflow This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the specified buffer size for the server.
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module MVI71-GEC Configuration Data This section contains a listing of the parameters and their definitions for the MVI71-GEC module configuration file definition. 5.5.1 MVI71-GEC Server Communication Module Configuration [Section]/Item Value Range Description [MODULE]...
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MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual [Section]/Item Value Range Description [Server n] Server definitions Enabled: Yes or This parameter determines if the server will be utilized by the module. If a value of "Yes' is entered, the server will be used.
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User Manual GECServerStat (Server Status Object) • 32 General Concepts • 48 Index General Specifications • 46 Guide to the MVI71-GEC User Manual • 7 Handling Multiple Blocks • 60 [Module] • 25 Hardware Specifications • 46 [Server x] • 25 How to Contact Us •...
Support, Service & Warranty MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Warnings • 3 What Is Covered By This Warranty • 81, 83 Read Block • 50 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty • 82 Reading Status Data from the Module •...
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