PROSOFT MVI56-GSC

PROSOFT    MVI56-GSC   ControlLogix PlatformGeneric Serial Communication Module 

System Requirements

The MVI56 GSC module requires the following minimum hardware and software components:

 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI56 GSC module. The module requires 800mA of available power.

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 2.51 or higher.

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software

 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended

 Supported operating systems:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended

 100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application requirements)

 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color 1024 × 768 recommended)

 CD-ROM drive

 HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program.

Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation,the module requires EtherNet/IP or ControlNet communication with the processor. 

Setting Jumpers

If you use an interface other than RS-232 (default), you must change the jumper configuration to match the interface. There are three jumpers located at the bottom of the module.

The following illustration shows the MVI56 GSC jumper configuration: 

1 Set the PRT 2 (for application port 1) and PRT 3 (for application port 2) jumpers for RS232, RS422 or RS485 to match the wiring needed for your application. The default jumper setting for both application ports is RS-232.

2 The Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's flash memory.In "write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be overwritten. Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support. 

Install the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and power supply, please do so before installing the MVI56 GSC module. Refer to your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.

Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to connect to verify that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI56 GSC into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Verify that power is removed or the area is non-hazardous before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical resistance that can affect module operation.

3 Turn power OFF.

4 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and slide it into the rack until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.

5 With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place.

6 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely in the locking holes of the rack.

7 Make a note of the slot location. You will need to identify the slot in which the module is installed in order for the sample program to work correctly. Slot numbers are identified on the green circuit board (backplane) of the ControlLogix rack.

8 Turn power ON.

Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave unpredictably.

Note: If you are installing MVI56 GSC with other modules connected to the PCI bus,the peripheral modules will not have holding clips. Make sure all of the modules are aligned with their respective slots before you snap them into place.