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1. Wiring Diagram ProSoft Technology Inc Page 87 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 5 4 MVI56 GEC Status Data Area This section contains a listing of the data contained in the MVI56 GEC status data object Object in GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start PassCnt 102 Program cycle counter Product 103 Product name as ASCII string Rev 105 Revision level as ASCII string OP 107 Operating system level as ASCII string Run 109 Run number as ASCII string BlkErrs Read 111 Number of blocks transferred from module to processor BlkErrs Write 112 Number of blocks transferred from processor to module BlkErrs Parse 113 Number of blocks parsed by module BlkErrs Err 114 Number of block errors in module Server 0 Enabled 115 This flag defines if the server is utilized A value of 0 indicates the server is not used Any other value indicates the server is used Server 0 State 116 This flag defines the current state of the server Server 0 IP 117 This double word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server Server 0 Port 119 This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server Server 0 Open 120 Indicates that the module has opened the server port and is waiting for a connect
2. OBJECT HIERARCHY DATA TYPE WriteCount INT LastWriteCount INT Flags GECFlags Cfg BOOL Coldboot BOOL Warmboot BOOL Util GECModuleutil CommTimer TIMER 5 ReadIndex INT Writelndex INT An instance of the data type is required before the module can be used This is done by declaring a variable of the data type in the Controller Tags Edit Tags dialog box The following table describes the structure of the object ffi Data Type GECModule Description Warning This structure is being referenced Modifications will result in loss of data Name ECM odule Members Data Type Size 80952 MEE Name Data Type Style Description JH Cig GECContig Stat GECInStat Status data for module Backplane GECBackplane Backplane data transfer variables Clients GEClientSet 5 Client connection and data transfer Servers GECServerS et 5 Server data transfer Flags GECFlags Bits for module control Util GECModuleUtil Values to be used by ladder logic This object contains objects that define variables for the module and status data related to the module Each of these object types is discussed in the following topics of the document ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 39 of 108 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 1 GECBackplane Ba
3. OK Cancel Enter your comment and click OK to save your changes Printing a Configuration File 1 Select the module icon and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu 2 On the shortcut menu choose VIEW CONFIGURATION This action opens the View Configuration window 3 Inthe View Configuration window open the FILE menu and choose PRINT This action opens the Print dialog box 4 Inthe Print dialog box choose the printer to use from the drop down list select printing options and then click OK ProSoft Technology Inc Page 29 of 108 October 8 2010 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 2 2 Module This section of the file describes the database setup and module level parameters Module Module Name MVI56 GEC Communication Module DEFAULT 2 2 1 Module Name 0 to 80 characters This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the configuration debug port Use this parameter to identify the module and the configuration file Page 30 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 2 3 Server x You can configure up to five servers Server 0 through Server 4 The configuration section for each server contains the same set of parameters
4. Page 24 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 2 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module In This Chapter Using ProSoft Configuration Builder eeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseneeeseees 26 ee Module sie stash ce teget eatk ie tte ses steer tat tere alte d ta ee ss 30 E SORVOn eX Masai iievie tascam octhteedit steals dasa ctastepeacapadvesdacesleeaniasusciccaseameacdaeags 31 Ethernet Configuration ccccecceeesceceneeseneeceneeseeeeeeaeeeeeeeseaeeesaeessaeeenaees 33 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port 34 ProSoft Technology Inc Page 25 of 108 October 8 2010 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 2 1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB provides a quick and easy way to manage module configuration files customized to meet your application needs PCB is not only a powerful solution for new configuration files but also allows you to import information from previously installed known working configurations to new projects 2 1 1 Setting Up the Project To begin start PROSOFT CONFIGURATION BUILDER PCB WW Microsoft Update Set Program Access and Defaults W Windows Catalog Windows Update f
5. Client 0 State 186 This flag defines the current state of the client Client 0 IP 187 This double word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client Client 0 Port 189 This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client Client 0 RxCount 190 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the client Client 0 RxOverflow 191 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the client Client 0 TxCount 192 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the client Client 0 TxOverflow 193 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the client Client 0 spare 194 Reserved for future use Client 1 Connected 195 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 Any other value indicates the client is connected and being used ProSoft Technology Inc Page 91 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Object in GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start Client 1 State 196 This flag defines the curr
6. Tip Repeat this command at one second intervals to determine the frequency of program execution Warm Booting the Module Press W from the Main menu to warm boot restart the module This command will cause the program to exit and reload refreshing configuration parameters that must be set on program initialization Only use this command if you must force the module to reboot ProSoft Technology Inc Page 61 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Viewing Server Communication Status Servers 0 to 4 Use commands 1 2 3 4 or 5 to view the communication status and statistics of the specified server This information can be useful when trouble shooting communication problems SERVER Port 15000 inabled State IP of Connected Host Port of Connected Host Open Count pacabrien Count ose Count Receive Message Count Receive Busy State Receive Message Length Receive Overflow Count Transmit Message Count Transmit Busy State Transmit Message Length Transmit Overflow Count Tineout Error Count 3 Configuration Error Word Viewing Client Communication Status Clients 10 to 14 Use commands E F G H or I to view the communication status and statistics of the specified client This information can be useful when troubleshooting communication problems CLIENT Connected State
7. ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In This Chapter 0 LED IMGICAtOrs ess E E See e Selanne oie desde A denaactedsstkecd sees 54 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB for Diagnostics 57 Reading Status Data from the Module eecceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeseneeeeaees 65 The module provides information on diagnostics and troubleshooting in the following forms LED status indicators on the front of the module provide general information on the module s status Status data contained in the module can be viewed through the Configuration Debug port using the troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities of ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB Status data values can be transferred from the module to processor memory and can be monitored there manually or by customer created logic ProSoft Technology Inc Page 53 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 4 1 LED Indicators The LEDs indicate the module s operating status as follows LED Color Status Indication CFG Green On Data is being transferred between the module and a remote terminal using the Configuration Debug port Off No data is being transferred on the Config
8. 2 oe VWAIO Begs Li jays Ethernet aa pa inx gis AB_DF1 1 DH 485 Branches are displayed or hidden by clicking on the or the icons E as AB_DF1 1 DH 485 4 When you have verified that the driver is not being browsed go to Page 86 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual COMMUNICATIONS gt CONFIGURE DRIVERS You may see something like this If you see the status as running you will not be able to use this com port for anything other than communication to the processor To stop the driver press the STOP button on the side of the window Startup Start Stop Delete 5 After you have stopped the driver you will see the following Configure Drivers Available Driver Types r Configured Drivers Name and Description Status AB_DF1 1 DH485 Sta 10 COM1 STOPPED Stopped 6 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 If you have followed all of the above steps and it will not stop the driver then make sure you do not have RSLogix open If RSLogix is not open and you still cannot stop the driver then reboot your PC 5 3 3 DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor Cable 14 Cable Assembly
9. Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Adding the MVI56 GEC module to the project 1 Use the mouse to select DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu 2 On the shortcut menu choose CHOOSE MODULE TYPE This action opens the Choose Module Type dialog box Choose Module Type Product Line Filter PLx4000 PLx6000 MVI46 MVIS6 C MVI71 C All C PLX5000 C PTQ C mvI69 C MVIS6E Search Module Type STEP 1 Select Module Type Module Definition Action Required MVI56 MDA16 3 Inthe Product Line Filter area of the dialog box select MVI56 In the Select Module Type dropdown list select MVI56 GEC and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window ProSoft Technology Inc Page 27 of 108 October 8 2010 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC ControlLogix 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 S Untitled ProSoft Configuration Builder File View Project Tools Help Default Project Name Status Lal Default Location Default Module Please Select Module Type E Default Module Unknown Product Line Last Change Last Download Module Information Last Change Never Last D
10. Server 3 RxOverflow 166 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the server Server 3 TxCount 167 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the server Server 3 TxOverflow 168 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the server Server 3 Timeout 169 This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket This status value is incremented each time a connection timeout or a socket close timeout 2 seconds occurs Server 3 CfgErrWord 170 This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server Server 4 Enabled 171 This flag defines if the server is utilized A value of 0 indicates the server is not used Any other value indicates the server is used Server 4 State 172 This flag defines the current state of the server Server 4 IP 173 This double word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server Server 4 Port 175 This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server Page 90 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object in GSCiInStat Block Offset Description Start Server 4 Open 176 Indicate
11. fF Accessories Administrative Tools Programs fam ProSoft Technology 8 ProSoft Configuration Builder B Documents d Ee Internet Explorer a ProSoft Transport Path Editor G Settings gt y Paint Fas ProSoft Discovery Service pp Search gt Windows Media Player Help and Support Run Shut Down sg Start If you have used other Windows configuration tools before you will find the screen layout familiar PCB s window consists of a tree view on the left and an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window When you first start PCB the tree view consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location with a Default Module in the Default Location folder The following illustration shows the PCB window with a new project S Untitled ProSoft Configuration Builder DER File View Project Tools Help Default Project Name Status a Default Location Default Module Please Select Module Type Default Module Unknown Product Line Last Change Last Download module Information Last Change Never Last Download Never Application Rev OS Rev Loader Rev MAC Address Configedit version 2 2 0 Build 1 Module configuration Module Module Type Module Name Default Module Default Module Page 26 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module
12. Data Type Description CommTimer TIMER 5 Timer to verify if the clients are still transferring data ReadIndex INT Writelndex INT 3 1 12 GECServerFlags Name Data Type Description InitiateWriteData BOOL Writes data to the connected client CloseConnection BOOL Close the connection with the connected Server 3 1 13 GECServerSet Name Data Type Description ReadData SINT 4000 ReadDataCount INT Number of characters in each read block ReadTotalCount INT Total number of characters in read message WriteData SINT 4000 WriteDataCount INT Number of characters in each write block WriteTotalCount INT Total number of characters in write message Flags GECServerFlags Util GECServerUtil Page 46 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Ladder Logic User Manual 3 1 14 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 The object also contains the CfgErrword page 48 member The following table describes the structure of this object Name Data Type Description Enabled INT Flag to indicate if server is enabled 1 Yes 0 No State INT Current state of server IP INT 2 IP address of host connected to server
13. Network Menu 62 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic 18 P Package Contents 13 Pinouts 3 85 87 Printing a Configuration File 29 Product Specifications 9 68 ProSoft Technology Product Documentation 2 R Read Block 73 Reading Status Data from the Module 65 Redisplaying the Menu 60 Reference 9 67 Renaming PCB Objects 28 Resetting Diagnostic Data 61 Return Material Authorization RMA Policies and Conditions 99 Returning Any Product 99 Returning to the Main Menu 64 Returning Units Out of Warranty 100 Returning Units Under Warranty 100 RS 232 Configuration Debug Port 86 S Selecting the Slot Number for the Module 19 Service Port Number 31 Setting Jumpers 15 Setting Up the Project 26 Start Here 9 11 Support Service amp Warranty 9 97 Swap Rx Data Bytes 31 Swap Tx Data Bytes 32 System Requirements 12 T Time Limit for Bringing Suit 104 Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to the PC 61 Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the Module 61 Transferring WATTCP CFG to the Module 63 Transferring WATTCP CFG to the PC 63 Troubleshooting 56 U Using ProSoft Configuration Builder 26 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB for Diagnostics 57 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder 57 V Viewing Block Transfer Statistics e 60 Viewing Client Communi
14. Port INT TCP port for host connected to server Open INT Number of times server performed an open Est INT Number of times connection established Close INT Number of times socket closed Rx INT Number of messages received RxOverflow INT Number of receive buffer overflows Tx INT Number of messages transmitted TxOverflow INT Number of transmit buffer overflows Timeout INT Number of socket timeout conditions CfgErrword INT Configuration error word value for server 3 1 15 GECServerUtil Name Data Type Description ReadingBlocks BOOL Flags the current msg as a multi block msg gt 200 bytes ReadIndex INT Word offset for Read Blocks WritingBlocks BOOL Flags the current msg as a multi block msg gt 400 bytes Writelndex INT Word Offset for Write Blocks WriteData BOOL Writing the Data WriteCount INT WriteCount used by logic LastWriteCount INT Last Block Write Count bytes ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 47 of 108 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 16 CfgErrword Configuration Error Status Flags The CfgErrword member reports configuration errors for the respective server If the module is not functioning as expected inspect the value presented in this object If a configuration error exists the associated bit will be set A value of zero for the bit indicates the configuration value is valid This does
15. Port of Host 1244 State 1 Server 2 MP of Host 192 168 0 101 This server is connected State 1 to IP address 192 168 0 101 on TCP port 56443 Port of Host 56443 State 1 Server 3 MP of Host 192 168 0 102 This server is connected State 1 to IP address 192 168 0 102 on TCP port 7943 Port of Host 7943 State 1 Server 4 MiP of Host 0 0 0 0 This server is not connected State not equal to 1 and is waiting for a connection Port of Host 0 State 0 Ladder logic can send messages to the clients connected to servers 0 to 3 Messages sent to server 4 will not be sent from the module because there is no connection active on that server ProSoft Technology Inc Page 83 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 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 defines the state status values used by each server Server state list State Value Definition 1 Server is initializing and is being set up to listen 0 The server is waiting for a client to establish a connection 1 The server has established a connection with a client and can send or receive data 1000 The server has initiated a close operation on the connection 1001 The server is waiting for the close on
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17. This could be accomplished either by using a specific character at the end of each message or by using a fixed length for each message ProSoft Technology Inc Page 81 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Network Data Transfer In order for data to be transferred between the module and another device a TCP IP connection must be made between a client and a server on the module The MVI56 GEC module contains five servers that listen on the user assigned service ports waiting for a connection When a client wishes to send data to the module it must open a TCP IP connection to the module After the connection is established either device can send and receive data When either device is finished with the connection the connection must be closed This operation can be initiated from either end device The MVI56 GEC module servers and clients 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 If the parameter is set to 0 the server will not perform the timeout logic and the socket will never be closed by the server on an idle condition If this feature is utilized it can prevent connections that may be lost and were not properly closed After the connection is established the ladder logic s
18. This parameter sets the TCP IP service port for this server Each server can have its own unique service port or can share the same number with other servers Connection Timeout 0 or 5000 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds the server will permit the server to be inactive after a connection is made before closing the socket This timeout period is reset on each read or write packet If the parameter is set to 0 the connection will not timeout Connection Close Type 0 10r2 This coded parameter defines the personality of the server after a connection is made If the parameter is set to 0 the socket will only be closed when a request from the client is received or the connection timeout is exceeded If a value of 1 is selected the server will close the socket after it transmits a single message If a value of 2 is selected the server will close the socket after it receives a message Swap Rx Data Bytes YorN This parameter is determines if the data received by the server will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to N no byte swapping will occur If the parameter is set to Y the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received Swap Tx Data Bytes YorN This parameter is determines if the data to be transmitted by the server will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to N no byte swapping will oc
19. a module installed in Slot 1 in a ControlLogix rack The ladder logic uses the slot number to identify the module If you are installing the module in a different slot you must update the ladder logic so that program tags and variables are correct and do not conflict with other modules in the rack Changing the slot number 1 Inthe Controller Organization list select the module and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu 2 On the shortcut menu choose PROPERTIES This action opens the Module Properties dialog box W Module Properties Local 1 1756 MODULE 1 1 General Connection Module Info Backplane Type 1756 MODULE Generic 1756 Module Parent Local Connection Parameters Assembly Instance Size Name 1 250 H neti Description 2 248 H eit 4 0 ew Comm Format 3 Inthe S otfield use the spinners on the right side of the field to select the slot number where the module will reside in the rack and then click OK RSLogix will automatically apply the slot number change to all tags variables and ladder logic rungs that use the MVI56 GEC slot number for computation ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 19 of 108 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Start Here User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 7 3 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port If RSLogix is unable to establish c
20. contains a value of Data 1 no receive data is present If the word contains a value from 0 to 4 the block contains data for one of the servers in the module If the word contains a value of 10 to 14 the block contains data for one of the clients 1 Number of characters 0 to 200 in receive block 2 to 101 If the receive data in the module is larger than 200 bytes multiple blocks will be transferred Any block with a value of 1 in this field represents the first or continuation block and the block contains 200 bytes of data The last block of data will contain a positive number in this field that represents the number of characters in the last block 2 to 101 200 bytes of data received for specified server or client Module 102 to 234 This data area contains the status data block Each block transferred to Status the processor contains this set of information IDs for 235 to 246 Reserved for future use Servers 247 Value for designated Server or Client number during writing process 0 Clients 4 for Servers 10 14 for clients E 248 Number of characters processed from last write block 0 to 400 Blocks 249 Block Sequence Number Bumped each scan by module ProSoft Technology Inc Page 73 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module The Block Sequence Number word offset 249 is an index value that signals to the ControlLogix processor tha
21. not guarantee that the module is configured correctly for your application The bits used by this member are shown below Bit Position Description Bit 0 0x01 A value other than Yes or No was entered for the enabled parameter Bit 1 0x02 Not used Bit 2 0x04 A value less than 5000 but not 0 is entered for the timeout parameter Bit 3 0x08 An invalid value is entered for the Connection Close Type parameter The program only accepts a value of 0 to 2 Page 48 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 3 2 Adding the Module to an Existing Project 1 Select the I O Configuration folder in the Controller Organization window of RSLogix 5000 and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu On the shortcut menu choose NEW MODULE Controller My_Controller Controller Tags Controller Fault Handler Power Up Handler amp Tasks MainTask im MainProgram Unscheduled Programs Motion Groups ir Ungrouped Axes Add On Instructions 5 8 Data Types ir User Defined oa Strings Eg Add On Defined Gf Predefined oa Module Defined Trends 6 1 0 Configuration 5 m 0 5 Nel Mode E This action opens the Select Module dialog box E Select Module lodule Analog Communications Controllers Digital Drives Motion Other 1756 MODULE Generic 175
22. of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 2 2 Navigation All of the submenus for this module contain commands to redisplay the menu or return to the previous menu You can always return from a submenu to the next higher menu by pressing M on your keyboard The organization of the menu structure is represented in simplified form in the following illustration Main Menu Child Menu A Child Menu B Child Menu C Child Sub Menu 1 Child Sub Menu 2 Child Sub Menu 1 Child Sub Menu 1 Child Sub Menu 2 Child Sub Menu 3 The remainder of this section shows the menus available for this module and briefly discusses the commands available to you Keystrokes The keyboard commands on these menus are usually not case sensitive You can enter most commands in lowercase or uppercase letters The menus use a few special characters that must be entered exactly as shown Some of these characters will require you to use the SHIFT CTRL or ALT keys to enter them correctly For example on US English keyboards enter the command as SHIFT and Also take care to distinguish the different uses for uppercase letter eye I lowercase letter el L and the number one 1 Likewise uppercase letter oh O and the number z
23. port 77 Connection Timeout 78 Connection Close Type 0 1 or 2 79 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 80 Swap Tx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes My_IP 81 to 84 The IP address for the module Each word contains one of the four values that comprise the IP address For example 192 168 0 100 Page 80 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Word Offset Description Netmask 85 to 88 Network mask Each word contains one of the values for the network mask Gateway 89 to 92 Default gateway 93 to 96 Default network 97 to 100 Default subnet mask 101 to 246 Reserved for future use 247 Module Control Word contains a value of 3 to indicate build configuration file option When configuring the module from the ladder logic use numeric values to select options 0 for No and non zero for Yes rather than text values After the module receives this block it will build the two configuration files and perform a reboot operation The module will then use the new configuration Handling Multiple Blocks It is important to understand how to handle multiple blocks The buffer size supports 8192 bytes but the module can handle only 2048 bytes The module can only send 200 bytes at each scan to the processor For example if a device sends a message that contains 1000 bytes to the module the module will b
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25. to appear 2 Onthe startup screen click PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION This action opens a Windows Explorer file tree window 3 Click to open the UTILITIES folder This folder contains all of the applications and files you will need to set up and configure your module 4 Double click the SETUP CONFIGURATION TOOL folder double click the PCB _ EXE file and follow the instructions on your screen to install the software on your PC The information represented by the character in the file name is the PCB version number and therefore subject to change as new versions of PCB are released Note Many of the configuration and maintenance procedures use files and other utilities on the CD ROM You may wish to copy the files from the Utilities folder on the CD ROM to a convenient location on your hard drive Page 14 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Start Here User Manual 1 4 Setting Jumpers 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 The following illustration shows the MVI56 GEC jumper configuration SETUP SETUP SHUNT A O NOT JUMPERED Note If you are installing the module i
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27. 6 Module Allen Bradley Specialty Find Add Favorite By Category Favorites OK Cancel Help 2 Select the 1756 MODULE GENERIC 1756 MODULE from the list and click OK This action opens the New Module dialog box ProSoft Technology Inc Page 49 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 Enter the Name Description and Slot options for your application You must select the Comm Format as DATA INT in the dialog box otherwise the module will not communicate Click OK to continue Parameter Value Name Enter a module identification string Example GEC_2 Description Enter a description for the module Example GENERIC ASCII ETHERNET COMMUNICATION MODULE Comm Format Select DaTA INT Slot Enter the slot number in the rack where the MVI56 GEC module is located Input Assembly Instance 1 Input Size 250 Output Assembly Instance 2 Output Size 248 Configuration Assembly Instance 4 Configuration Size 0 4 Select the Requested Packet Interval value for scanning the I O on the module This value represents the minimum frequency that the module will handle scheduled events This value should not be set to less than 1 millisecond The default value is 5 milliseconds Values between 1 and 10 milliseconds should work with most applications M Module Properties Local 1 1756 MODULE 1 1 General Con
28. Block Offset Description Start Server 1 State 130 This flag defines the current state of the server Server 1 IP 131 This double word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server Server 1 Port 133 This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server Server 1 Open 134 Indicates that the module has opened the server port and is waiting for a connection to a client Server 1 Established 135 This status value contains the total number of times a connection was established on the socket Server 1 Closed 136 This status value contains the total number of times a close operation was performed on the socket Server 1 RxCount 137 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server Server 1 RxOverflow 138 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the server Server 1 TxCount 139 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the server Server 1 TxOverflow 140 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the server Server 1 Timeout 141 This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket This status value is incremented each time a connection timeout or a socket close time
29. Block Offset Description Start Server 2 TxOverflow 154 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the server Server 2 Timeout 155 This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket This status value is incremented each time a connection timeout or a socket close timeout 2 seconds occurs Server 2 CfgErrWord 156 This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server Server 3 Enabled 157 This flag defines if the server is utilized A value of 0 indicates the server is not used Any other value indicates the server is used Server 3 State 158 This flag defines the current state of the server Server 3 IP 159 This double word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server Server 3 Port 161 This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server Server 3 Open 162 Indicates that the module has opened the server port and is waiting for a connection to a client Server 3 Established 163 This status value contains the total number of times a connection was established on the socket Server 3 Closed 164 This status value contains the total number of times a close operation was performed on the socket Server 3 RxCount 165 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server
30. Communication Module Write Block These blocks of data transfer information from the ControlLogix processor to the module The following table shows the structure of the output image used to transfer this data Word Offset 0 Transmit 1 Data Control 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 3t0o202 Transmit 203 to 212 213 to 235 Server 1 Control Word Server 3 Control Word Description Block Sequence Number Read block number as set by module Server Client Number for data to transmit If the word contains a value of 1 no transmit data is present If the word contains a value from 0 to maximum number of servers 1 the block contains data to send from the specified server in the module If the word contains a value from 10 to 14 then the block contains data to send from one of the clients Number of characters to transmit to a server or client Each block can transmit up to 400 bytes of data If this word contains a value of 1 the block contains 400 bytes of data and more blocks of data are to follow When the module received the last block containing a positive value representing the number of bytes in the block the server or client will transmit the data to the end device Data to transmit on specified server or client Client connection request data Reserved for future use Server 0 Control Word 1 Abort 1 Abort Server 2 Control Word 1 Abort 1 Abort Server 4 Contr
31. Count INT CurBlock INT UnitNumber INT RxLen INT TxServer INT TxCount INT Clients GEClientSet 5 ConnectionSetup GECClientConnection Client INT Spare INT Server P INT 4 ServicePort INT SwapRx INT SwapTx INT TimeOut INT ProSoft Technology Inc Page 37 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module OBJECT HIERARCHY DATA TYPE ReadData SINT 4000 ReadDataCount INT ReadTotalCount INT WriteData SINT 4000 WriteDataCount INT WriteTotalCount INT Flags GECClientFlags Connect BOOL CloseConnection BOOL WriteData BOOL Uti GECClientUtil LastTxCount INT LastRxCount INT ReadingBlocks BOOL ReadIndex INT WritingBlocks BOOL Writelndex INT WriteData BOOL WriteCount INT LastWriteCount INT Servers GECServerSei 5 ReadData SINT 4000 ReadDataCount INT ReadTotalCount INT WriteData SINT 4000 WriteDataCount INT WriteTotalCount INT Flags GECServerFlags InitiateWriteData BOOL CloseConnection BOOL Util GECServeruUtil ReadingBlocks BOOL ReadIndex INT WritingBlocks BOOL Writelndex INT WriteData BOOL Page 38 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Ladder Logic User Manual
32. Module User Manual Client Control Word Codes Words 241 to 245 close the connection on one of the clients The following table lists the values recognized by the module for these words Code Definition 0 No operation to perform 1 Close the client socket 2 Abort the client socket Server Control Word Codes The last two words of the image control the server or the module The server control word word 246 controls the server The following table lists the values recognized by the module Code Definition 0 No operation to perform 1 Close socket after transmit operation 2 Abort socket after transmit operation If a value of 0 is present in the field the server takes no action If a value of 1 is present in the field the server will gently close the socket after it transmits the message contained in the block If a value of 2 is present the server will send the message contained in the block and then force the connection closed by sending a reset message to the client Module Control Word Codes Word 247 is used to control the module The following table lists the commands recognized by the module Code Definition 0 No operation to perform 1 Warm boot module 2 Cold boot module 3 Build configuration files The module will perform the action specified in the command control word ProSoft Technology Inc Page 79 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlL
33. NOSTICS Default Project Default Location h Bouin Delete Rename Copy Choose Module Type View Configuration Export Configuration File s Load Config File Download from PC to Device Upload from Device to PC f Degrosts O This action opens the Diagnostics dialog box ProSoft Technology Inc Page 57 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 Press to open the Main menu Gi Diagnostics Connection Log Module a 0 AS Time 14 41 43 Main Menu selected What Appears Here Varies by Product Type Path Serial Com 3 If there is no response from the module follow these steps 1 Click to configure the connection On the Connection Setup dialog box select a valid com port or other connection type supported by the module Connection Setup Select Connection Type Com 1 ad Ethernet Se ProSoft Discovery Service PDS susi CiPconnect stif Cancel 2 Verify that the null modem cable is connected properly between your computer s serial port and the module A regular serial cable will not work 3 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 Page 58
34. Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Contents User Manual 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 2 5 6 2 6 6 2 7 6 2 8 6 2 9 6 2 10 Index What Is Not Covered By This Warranty cceeeeeee Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities Intellectual Property Indemnity s s s Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ccccccececeeeeereees Limitation of Remedies wo cece cceeecccseeeeeesseeeeenenaeeees Time Limit for Bringing Suit ceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees No Other Warranties cccccccccecceesceseeeececeeeeessueaeeeeeeeees Allocation Of RISKS ccccccccccecccseeeceseeeeeceseeeeseesueeeeenaauess Controlling Law and Severability cccceseeeeeeeeees ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 7 of 108 Contents MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Page 8 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Guide to the MVI56 GEC User Manual User Manual Guide to the MVI56 GEC User Manual Function Section to Read Details Introduction Must Do Start Here page 11 This section introduces the customer to the module Included are package contents system requirements hardware installation and basic configuration Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Diagnostics and Troubleshooting pag
35. ProSoft fee ew Oto 6 Where Automation Connects INRAxX ae MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module taCnn ev 1 661 716 5100 MVIS6 D E NOT USED October 8 2010 USER MANUAL Your Feedback Please We always want you to feel that you made the right decision to use our products If you have suggestions comments compliments or complaints about our products documentation or support please write or call us How to Contact Us ProSoft Technology 5201 Truxtun Ave 3rd Floor Bakersfield CA 93309 1 661 716 5100 1 661 716 5101 Fax www prosoft technology com support prosoft technology com Copyright 2010 ProSoft Technology Inc all rights reserved MVI56 GEC User Manual October 8 2010 ProSoft Technology ProLinx inRAx ProTalk and RadioLinx are Registered Trademarks of ProSoft Technology Inc All other brand or product names are or may be trademarks of and are used to identify products and services of their respective owners ProSoft Technology Product Documentation In an effort to conserve paper ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments User Manuals Datasheets Sample Ladder Files and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed CD ROM and are available at no charge from our web site www prosoft technology com Printed documentation is available for purchase Conta
36. Read INT Number of blocks read by the module Write INT Number of blocks written by the module Parse INT Number of blocks parsed by the module Err INT Number of block transfer errors Page 40 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Ladder Logic User Manual 3 1 3 GECClientConnection Name Data Type Description Client INT Index of client range of 10 to 14 10 first client Spare INT Reserved for future use ServerlP INT 4 IP address of server for connection ServicePort INT Service port on server to utilize SwapRx INT Swap receive bytes O No and not 0 Yes SwapTx INT Swap transmit bytes O No and not 0 Yes Spare2 INT Reserved for future use 3 1 4 GECClientFlags Name Data Type Description Connect BOOL Connects this client to a server CloseConnection BOOL Close the connection with the connected server WriteData BOOL Writes data to the module 3 1 5 GEClientSet Name Data Type Description ConnectionSetup GECClientConnection This data structure is copied to the module for a connection request ReadData SINT 4000 Read Data from Buffer from Remote Server to GEC Client ReadDataCount INT Number of bytes to be read from MVI to CLX ReadTotalCount INT Total number of bytes in read msg WriteData SINT 4000 Write Data Buffer from GEC Client to Remote Server Wr
37. Support staff Some of these command keys are not listed on the menu but are active nevertheless Please be careful when pressing keys so that you do not accidentally execute an unwanted command Redisplaying the Menu Press to display the current menu Use this command when you are looking at a screen of data and want to view the menu choices available to you 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 The information on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between the processor and the module Tip Repeat this command at one second intervals to determine the number of blocks transferred each second Viewing Module Configuration Press C to view the Module Configuration screen Use this command to display the current configuration and statistics for the module Page 60 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Transferring the Configuration File from the PC to the Module On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Receive Module Configuration Press R to receive download the configuration file from your PC to the module and store the file on the module s Compact Flash Ca
38. You can configure the parameters for each server to meet the requirements of your application 2 3 1 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 2 3 2 Service Port Number 1 to 65535 This parameter sets the TCP IP service port for this server Each server can have its own unique service port or can share the same number with other servers 2 3 3 Connection Timeout 0 or 5000 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds the server will permit the server to be inactive after a connection is made before closing the socket This timeout period is reset on each read or write packet If the parameter is set to 0 the connection will not timeout 2 3 4 Connection Close Type 0 1o0r2 This coded parameter defines the personality of the server after a connection is made If the parameter is set to 0 the socket will only be closed when a request from the client is received or the connection timeout is exceeded If a value of 1 is selected the server will close the socket after it transmits a single message If a value of 2 is selected the server will close the socket after it receives a message 2 3 5 Swap Rx Data Bytes Yes or No This parameter determines if the data received by the server will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to No no by
39. a tate IP of Gonnected Host Port of Connected Host Receive Message Count Receive Busy State Receive Message Length Receive Overflow Count Receive Swap Type Transmit Message Count Transmit Busy State Transmit Message Length Zessszscsss S Transmit Overflow Count Transmit Swap Type Viewing Server Configuration Servers 0 to 4 Use commands 6 7 8 9 or 0 to view the configuration of the specified server SERVER Enabled YES ervice Port Maximum Buffer Size Connection Timeout Close Type Opening the Network Menu Press to open the Network menu The Network menu allows you to send receive and view the WATTCP CFG file that contains the IP gateway and other network specification information For more information about this submenu see Network Menu page 63 Exiting the Program Press ESC to restart the module and force all drivers to be loaded The module will use the configuration stored in the module s Flash memory to configure the module Page 62 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 2 4 Network Menu From the EC 870 5 104 Server menu press to display the EC 870 5 104 Network menu screen The Network menu allows you to send receive and view the WATTCP CFG file that contains the IP and module addresses and other network informat
40. able 2 Unable to open connection with specified server 1 Unable to open connection with specified server because of invalid IP address 0 The client is idle and not connected 1 The client set to connect to the server and waiting for the connection to establish 2 The client is connected to the server and can transfer data 3 The connection is being closed for the client A value less than one indicates that the client is not connected to a server and is available for use If the client was previously used and an error condition existed relative to the socket this parameter will be set to a value less than zero If the client socket closed normally the value will be set to 0 When the ladder logic requests a new connection it will set the parameter to a value of 1 The module will recognize this request and initiate the connection with the specified server If the connection is established the parameter will be set to two Data may now be exchanged between the client and the server The parameter will be set to a value of 3 when the connection is being closed This operation can be initiated from either the client using the Client control word in the output image or by the server The state member of the object can have one of the following values State Value Definition 1 Client is waiting for a connection request 0 The client is waiting to establish the connection with the server 1 The clie
41. ad Block WritingBlocks BOOL Flags the current msg as a multi block msg gt 400 bytes Writelndex INT Word Offset for Write Blocks WriteData BOOL Writing the Data WriteCount INT WriteCount used by logic LastWriteCount INT Last Block Write Count bytes 3 1 9 GECFlags Name Data Type Description Cfg BOOL Coldboot BOOL Warmboot BOOL 3 1 10 GECInStat Status Object This object views the status of the module The GECInStat object shown below is updated each time a read block is received by the processor Use this data to monitor the state of the module at a real time rate Name Data Type Description PassCnt INT Program cycle counter for module Product INT 2 Product code for module GSC Rev INT 2 Revision level of module s code OP INT 2 Operating system version for module Run INT 2 Run number for module BIkErrs GECBIkStat Data block transfer statistics Server GECServerStat 5 Status for each server Client GECClientStat 5 Status for each client Within the GECInStat objects are objects containing the status information for each server and the block transfer process Refer to Status Data Area page 88 for a complete listing of the data stored in this object ProSoft Technology Inc Page 45 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 11 GECModuleUtil Name
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43. ation Debug port to see if the module is running If the program has halted turn off power to the rack remove the card from the rack and re insert it and then restore power to the rack Page 56 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 2 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 submenus for each menu command The first menu you see when you connect to the module is the Main menu Because this is a text based menu system you enter commands by typing the command letter from your computer keyboard in the Diagnostic window in ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB The module does not respond to mouse movements or clicks The command executes as soon as you press the COMMAND LETTER you do not need to press ENTER When you type a COMMAND LETTER a new screen will be displayed in your terminal application 4 2 1 Using the Diagnostic Window in ProSoft Configuration Builder To connect to the module s Configuration Debug serial port 1 Start PCB and then select the module to test Click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu Default Project Ga Default Location h Demo Module 2 Onthe shortcut menu choose DIAG
44. block 1 Server 1 data in block 2 Server 2 data in block 3 Server 3 data in block 4 Server 4 data in block 10 Client 0 data in block 11 Client 1 data in block 12 Client 2 data in block 13 Client 3 data in block 14 Client 4 data in block If the word is set to a value of 1 there is no data in the message A value of 0 to 4 will cause the enclosed message to be sent to the server if the message length is set to a value other than zero and the server has an open connection A value of 10 to 14 will cause the enclosed message to be sent to the client if a message length is set to a value other than zero Word 2 of the block defines the length of data in the block ProSoft Technology Inc Page 77 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Up to 400 bytes of data can be sent in each block starting at word offset 3 in the block If the message to be sent to a server is longer than 400 bytes multiple blocks are required If more than 400 bytes are required to send the message length field Word Offset 2 should be set to a value of 1 and 400 bytes of data should be placed in the block When 400 or fewer bytes remain to be sent the message length field should be set to that value and the remaining data placed in the block The client or server will accept messages up to a length of 8192 bytes If a message longer than 8192 bytes is sent to a server a transm
45. cal 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 h Turn power OFF 2 Align the module with the top and bottom guides and slide it into the rack until the module is firmly against the backplane connector MVISG6 Module 3 With a firm but steady push snap the module into place 4 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely in the locking holes of the rack 5 Make a note of the slot location You must 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 6 Turn power ON Page 16 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 1 6 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor There are several ways to establish communication between your PC and the ControlLogix processor The following steps show how to establish communication through the serial interface It is not mandatory that you use the processor s serial interface You may access the processor through whatever network interface is available on your system Refer to your Rockwell Automation documentation for information on other connection methods 1 Connect the rig
46. cation Status Clients 10 to 14 62 Viewing Module Configuration 60 Viewing Server Communication Status Servers 0 to 4 62 Viewing Server Configuration Servers 0 to 4 62 Viewing the WATTCP CFG File on the module 64 Viewing Version Information 61 Ww Warm Booting the Module 61 Warnings 3 What Is Covered By This Warranty 101 103 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty 102 Write Block 76 Y Your Feedback Please 2 Page 108 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010
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48. ckplane Object The GECBackplane object stores all the variables required for the data transfer operation between the module and the controller The LastRead data member is used as the handshaking byte to indicate the arrival of new data from the module The following table describes the structure of the object Name Data Type Description LastRead INT Sequence number of last block read LastWriteCount INT Last number of bytes written CurBlock INT Sequence number for current block UnitNumber INT Current server or client in read block RxLen INT Length of message received TxServer INT Server number for current transmit TxCount INT Number of bytes processed from last tx message The other members of the object can be utilized in the ladder logic to assist in the data transfer operation 3 1 2 GECBlkStat Block Error Status Object The GECBIkStat object holds the status data related to the data transfer between the module and the controller Each read and write block transferred between the module and the controller is counted in the Read and Write data members respectively Each write block that is parsed by the module is counted in the Parse data member The Err member is incremented each time a bad block is transferred between the two devices or there is an error in the backplane driver in the module The following table describes the structure of this object Name Data Type Description
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50. ct ProSoft Technology for pricing and availability North America 1 661 716 5100 Asia Pacific 603 7724 2080 Europe Middle East Africa 33 0 5 3436 87 20 Latin America 1 281 298 9109 Important Installation Instructions Power Input and Output I O wiring must be in accordance with Class 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 The following warnings must be heeded A WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS DIV 2 B WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES C WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS D THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY MVI Multi Vendor Interface Modules WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D EXPLOSION AVANT DE DECONNECTER L EQUIPEMENT COUPER LE COURANT OU S ASSURER QUE L EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON DANGEREUX Warnings North America Warnings Power Input and Output I O wiring must be in accordance with Class I Division 2 w
51. ction of the GEC CFG file The array of five objects that follow specify the configuration items in the SERVER x sections of the GEC CFG file The following table describes the structure of this object Name Data Type Description Enable INT Enable this server O No and not 0 Yes ServicePort INT Service port to listen of with this server ConnTimeout INT Connection timeout ConnCloseType INT Connection close type 0 1 or 2 SwapRx INT Swap Rx bytes O No and not 0 Yes SwapTx INT Swap Tx bytes O No and not 0 Yes The parameters in this data area are the same as that described in module configuration Page 42 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual The next section of the object defines the parameters of the WATTCP CFG file The following table describes the structure of this object Name Data Type Description My_IP INT 4 IP address for module Netmask INT 4 Subnet mask for module that is 255 255 255 0 Gateway INT 4 IP address for gateway GNetwork INT 4 Network IP address for the gateway GMask INT 4 Subnet mask IP address for gateway Each member of this object is an IP address specified in four words Each word represents a single digit of a dotted IP address For example the My_IP member four words could be set to 192 168 0 100 This corresponds to IP a
52. cur If the parameter is set to Y the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received Note Add other Server n sections for each server to be utilized Section Item Range Server n Description ieee esi Server definitions Page 94 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Reference User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Section Item Range Description Enabled YorN This parameter determines if the server will be utilized by the module If a value of Y is entered the server will be used Any other value will disable the server Service Port 1 to 65535 This parameter sets the TCP IP service port for this Number server Each server can have its own unique service port or can share the same number with other servers Connection Timeout 0 or 5000 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds the server will permit the server to be inactive after a connection is made before closing the socket This timeout period is reset on each read or write packet If the parameter is set to 0 the connection will not timeout Connection Close Type 0 10r2 This coded parameter defines the personality of the server after a connection is made If the parameter is set to 0 the socket will only be closed when a request from the client is received or the connection timeout
53. ddress 192 168 0 100 Care must be taken in assigning the values set for the members If the parameters are not set correctly you may be unable to communicate with the module Check with your network administrator if you do not understand or know the values to enter in this object After completely filling in the GECConfig object use ladder logic to request that the files be formed Example ladder logic is provided in this documentation 3 1 7 GECClientStat This object stores the status information for a single client in the module This data is received from the module in each new input image The following table describes the structure of the object Name Data Type Description Connected INT Connection state State INT Socket state IP DINT IP address of connected server Port INT Service port of connected server RxCount INT Number of receive messages RxOverflow INT Number of times receive buffer overflowed TxCount INT Number of transmit messages TxOverflow INT Number of times the transmit buffer overflowed Spare INT reserved for future use ProSoft Technology Inc Page 43 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module The connected member of the object can have one of the values shown in the following table State Value Definition 3 Server closed connection for client or server is not avail
54. e 53 This section describes Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures Reference Product Specifications Functional Overview Reference page 67 Product Specifications page 68 Functional Overview page 71 These sections contain general references associated with this product Specifications and the Functional Overview Support Service and Warranty Index Support Service and Warranty page 97 Index This section contains Support Service and Warranty information Index of chapters ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 9 of 108 Guide to the MVI56 GEC User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Page 10 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Start Here User Manual 1 Start Here In This Chapter System Requirements ccescececeeeeseeeeeeeceaeeesaeeseaeeesaeeseaeeseaeeseaeensaees eo Packa e Contents rasnih a e A a e i S E aa Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software esseesseesesseeeeeeee Seting JUMPCMS o misaosea aenn e i a n Installing the Module in the RaCK s sssesseesieesirserirrerrrrrerirrerrinssre Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix ProCeSSol ccesceeeeeees Opening the Sample Ladder Logic c cccceeseeeeeeeeee
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56. eeeeneeeeneeseneeeeaees Downloading the Sample Program to the ProCeSSOl ccsceeseeeees Connecting your PC to the MOdUIe ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneessaeeenaees To get the most benefit from this User Manual you should have the following skills Rockwell Automation RSLogix software launch the program configure ladder logic and transfer the ladder logic to the processor 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 Generic Ethernet ASCII and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the MVI56 GEC module s application port s ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 11 of 108 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 1 System Requirements The MVI56 GEC 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 GEC module The module requires 800 mA 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 o Microsoft Windows XP Professional wit
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58. ent state of the client Client 1 IP 197 This double word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client Client 1 Port 199 This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client Client 1 RxCount 200 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the client Client 1 RxOverflow 201 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the client Client 1 TxCount 202 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the client Client 1 TxOverflow 203 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the client Client 1 spare 204 Reserved for future use Client 2 Connected 205 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 Any other value indicates the client is connected and being used Client 2 State 206 This flag defines the current state of the client Client 2 IP 207 This double word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client Client 2 Port 209 This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client Client 2 RxCount 210 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the client Client 2 RxOverflow 211 This status value c
59. er Logic 3 1 Module Data 2 cece dete eine einai 3 1 1 GECBackplane Backplane Object cccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeseneeesees 3 1 2 GECBIkStat Block Error Status Object cceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 5 of 108 Contents User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 3 GECClientConne ction cccccececcceeeneeeeneeeeneeeteaeeeeeneeeeaeeseaeeeseaeeseaeeseeaeeseeeeteaeeteas 41 3 1 4 Eeen e e AARET EATE AT A TA A 41 3 1 5 GEGIGMUS EAA EA A E wade da earned thei bra an ides sveagehas Nexeneo eh ae 41 3 1 6 GECConfig Configuration Object ececeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneeeseaeeseaeeeseaeeseeeeseaeetaas 42 3 1 7 GECGIlientStatsa is cease A aces ves beteiete at veuateanet dees aieea nites ceed tatees tensa re 43 3 1 8 GEC Clie ntti a a a a sect leet a aa aa a aaa ibhaer geisha aAA 45 3 1 9 EAA eO EA hoes aa oer estes A ese ahaa 45 3 1 10 GECInStat Status ODjeCt 0 2 eccceceseeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseaeeseaeeeseaeeseaeeesaeeseueeeseaeeseas 45 3 1 11 GECModulleUtiliwsss cca henna een ati eave vay neil nannies 46 3 1 12 GECS rverFlags iistacan eee oa a a aaee ia ei oii agedel awed te aiik lene 46 3 1 13 GEGServersets nhs c keen cel tigi eh Lae eet a aad tenet 46 3 1 14 GECServerStat Server Status Object ccccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseaeeseneeeseneesas 47 3 1 15 GECServerUtih ass enat a i eed
60. er Status Application Status Serial Activity Debug Configuration port CFG CFG Port CFG RJ45 DB 9M with supplied cable RS 232 only Application ports PRT1 amp PRT2 Full hardware handshaking control providing radio modem and multi drop support Software configurable communication parameters Baud rate 110 to 115 200 baud depending on protocol RS 232 485 and 422 Parity none odd or even Data bits 5 6 7 or 8 Stop bits 1 or 2 RTS on off delay 0 to 65535 milliseconds App Ports P1 P2 Serial modules RJ45 DB 9M with supplied cable RS 232 handshaking configurable 500V Optical isolation from backplane Shipped with Unit RJ45 to DB 9M cables for each port 6 foot RS 232 configuration cable ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 69 of 108 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 5 1 3 Functional Specifications Five Servers and five Clients to receive and or transmit data 10 100 Base T Ethernet compatible interface Configurable parameters o Service port number o Connection timeout o Close type Simple ladder logic operation Setup and monitoring through RS Logix 5000 software and user constructed configuration file GEC CFG ControlLogix backplane interface via I O access Each Server monitors o State o IP and port number of connected Client o Error codes Each Client moni
61. ero 0 are not interchangeable Although these characters look alike on the screen they perform different actions on the module and may not be used interchangeably ProSoft Technology Inc Page 59 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 4 2 3 Main Menu When you first connect to the module from your computer your terminal screen will be blank To activate the main menu press the key on your computer s keyboard If the module is connected properly the following menu will appear M I GEC COMMUNICATION MODULE MENU Display Menu B Block Transfer Statistics C Module Configuration R Transfer Configuration from PC to MYI Unit S Transfer Configuration from MYI Unit to PC U Reset diagnostic data VY Version Information W Warm Boot Module Status 1 Server 0 2 Server 1 3 Server 2 4 Server 3 5 Server 4 E Client F Client 1 G Client 2 H Client 3 I Client 4 Cfg 6 Server 7 Server 1 8 Server 2 9 Server 3 O Server 4 Network Menu Esc Exit Program Caution Some of the commands available to you from this menu are designed for advanced debugging and system testing only and can cause the module to stop communicating with the processor or with other devices resulting in potential data loss or other failures Only use these commands if you are specifically directed to do so by ProSoft Technology Technical
62. es to servers that have a state status value of 1 The module will ignore all messages sent to servers with any other state value When the ladder logic sends a message to a server it can request that the socket be closed after the message is sent The server control word in the output image is used for this purpose Place a value of 1 in this register to gently close the connection after the message is sent If a value of 2 is placed in the register the server will abort the connection to force the socket closed send a message with the Reset Flag set to the client Most applications will have the client close the socket Page 84 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 5 3 Cable Connections The MVI56 GEC module has the following functional communication connections installed One Ethernet port RJ45 connector One RS 232 Configuration Debug port RJ45 connector 5 3 1 Ethernet Connection The MVI56 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 Note Depending on hardware configuration you may see more than one RJ45 port on the module The Ethernet port is labeled Ethernet Warning The MVI56 GEC module i
63. essor across the backplane using the module s input and output images The update frequency of the data is determined by the user defined scan rate for the module and the communication load on the module Typical updates are in the range of 1 to 10 milliseconds Data received by the module s clients and servers is placed in the module s Database This data is read and then processed by the ladder logic in the ControlLogix processor through the Input Image Local Input connection The input image parameter in RSLogix 5000 for the module is set to 250 registers 500 bytes The processor writes data through the Output Image Local Output connection for transfer into the module s Database The module s program extracts the data from the module s Database and transmits the data out to the Ethernet network Each message is directed to a client or server that is connected to a remote host The Output image parameter in RSLogix for the module is set to 248 registers 496 bytes This large I O area permits fast throughput of data between the module and the processor The following illustration shows the data transfer method used to move data between the ControlLogix processor the MVI56 GEC module and the Ethernet network ControlLogix Processor MVI56 GEC Module troller Tags Status Data Read Data auedpeg Write Data 2607 appen aseqeyed O I Special Bloc
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66. h Service Pack 1 or 2 o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 2 or 3 o 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 x 768 recommended CD ROM drive ProSoft Configuration Builder 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 Page 12 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 1 2 Package Contents The following components are included with your MVI56 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 Qty Part Name Part Number Part Description 1 MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 Cable Cable 15 RS232 For RS232 between a Personal Computer Null Modem PC and the CFG port of the module 1 Cable Cable 14 RJ45 For connecting the module s port to Cable to DB9 Male 15 for RS 232 connections Adapter 1 inRAx Solutions CD Contains sample programs
67. hould verify that the client had not been communicating for some time and close the connection Page 82 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Each server on the module is assigned its own server port number This does not mean that two or more servers cannot share the same port number In fact this might be desirable in some instances It is up to the ladder logic to keep track of each message and to insure that a request response transaction is associated with the correct connection Information to keep track of each connection is passed in each input image The status data set provides the IP address and TCP port address for the connection on each server Each message transferred between the module and the processor has a server index word This word associates the message with a server which is associated with a connection to a specific IP address and TCP port address Therefore each connection is specified to the processor by the server index The following illustration shows a snapshot of the modules status data Server Status Data Description of Server Server 0 MP of Host 192 168 0 100 This server is connected State 1 to IP address 192 168 0 100 on TCP port 1243 Port of Host 1243 State 1 Server 1 MiP of Host 192 168 0 100 This server is connected State 1 to IP address 192 168 0 100 on TCP port 1244
68. ht angle connector end of the cable to your controller at the communications port Communications Port 2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your computer ProSoft Technology Inc Page 17 of 108 October 8 2010 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 7 Opening the Sample Ladder Logic The sample program for your MVI56 GEC module includes custom tags data types and ladder logic for data I O and status monitoring For most applications you can run the sample ladder program without modification or for advanced applications you can incorporate the sample program into your existing application The inRAx Solutions CD provides one or more versions of the sample ladder logic The version number appended to the file name corresponds with the firmware version number of your ControlLogix processor The firmware version and sample program version must match 1 7 1 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor Important The RSLinx service must be installed and running on your computer in order for RSLogix to communicate with the processor Refer to your RSLinx and RSLogix documentation for help configuring and troubleshooting these applications 1 Connect an RS 232 serial cable from the COM serial port on your PC to the communication port on the front of the processor 2 Start RSL
69. iguration error word Configuration Error Word Bits Bit Position Description Bit 0 0x01 A value other than Y or N was entered for the server enabled parameter Bit 1 0x02 Not utilized Bit 2 0x04 A value less than 5000 is entered for the Connection Timeout parameter other than 0 Bit 3 0x08 An invalid value is entered for the Connection Close Type parameter The program only accepts value of 0 to 2 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 93 of 108 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 5 5 Configuration Data This section contains a listing of the parameters and their definitions for the MVI56 GEC module configuration Section Item Range MODULE Module Name 0 to 80 characters Description S Module parameter definitions This parameter assigns a name to the module that can be viewed using the configuration debug port Use this parameter to identify the module and the configuration file Password Up to 20 chars Not supported with the latest release Section Item Range Server 0 Description cra it 4 Server definitions Enabled YorN This parameter determines if the server will be utilized by the module If a value of Y is entered the server will be used Any other value will disable the server Service Port Number 1 to 65535
70. ill perform a platform check to read and load its new settings When the platform check is complete the status bar in the Download dialog box will display the message Module Running Download files from PC to module Module Running STEP 1 Select Communication Path Select Connection Type Com 3 v Ethernet ClIPconnect STEP 2 Transfer File s DOWNLOAD Test Connection Page 34 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 3 Ladder Logic In This Chapter se oModule Datai ict alee Sie Selden E eee ne ces 36 Adding the Module to an Existing Project 49 Ladder logic is required for application of the MVI56 GEC module Tasks that must be handled by the ladder logic are module data transfer special block handling and status data receipt Additionally a power up handler may be needed to handle the initialization of the module s data and to clear any processor fault conditions The sample ladder logic on the ProSoft Solutions CD ROM is extensively commented to provide information on the purpose and function of each rung For most applications the sample ladder will work without modification ProSoft Technology Inc Page 35 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 Module Da
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72. ion i Diagnostics Connection Log Module is AAS B Block Transfer Statistics C Module Configuration D Database View Time 15 03 32 I IEC 870 5 104 Menu Beil iad SNTP Data P Backplane Command List R Receive Configuration File s send Configuration File Veversion Information w warm Boot Module Network Menu Esc Exit Program Network Menu Selected NETWORK MENU Display Menu R Receive WATTCP CFG S Send WATTCP CFG V View WATTCP CFG M Main Menu Path Serial Com 3 Transferring WATTCP CFG to the Module Press R to transfer a new WATTCP CFG file from the PC to the module Use this command to change the network configuration for the module for example the module s IP address Press Y to confirm the file transfer and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen to complete the file transfer process Transferring WATTCP CFG to the PC Press S to transfer the WATTCP CFG file from the module to your PC Press Y to confirm the file transfer and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen to complete the file transfer process After the file has been successfully transferred you can open and edit the file to change the module s network configuration ProSoft Technology Inc Page 63 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Viewing the WATTCP CFG File on the module P
73. ion to a client Server 0 Established 121 This status value contains the total number of times a connection was established on the socket Server 0 Closed 122 This status value contains the total number of times a close operation was performed on the socket Server 0 RxCount 123 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server Server 0 RxOverflow 124 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the server Server 0 TxCount 125 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the server Server 0 TxOverflow 126 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the server Server 0 Timeout 127 This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket This status value is incremented each time a connection timeout or a socket close timeout 2 seconds occurs Server 0 CfgErrWord 128 This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server Server 1 Enabled 129 This flag defines if the server is utilized A value of 0 indicates the server is not used Any other value indicates the server is used Page 88 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Object in GSCiInStat
74. iring 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 The following warnings must be heeded A Warning Explosion Hazard Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I Division 2 B Warning Explosion Hazard When in hazardous locations turn off power before replacing or rewiring modules C Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous Avertissement Risque d explosion Avant de d connecter l quipement couper le courant ou s assurer que l emplacement est d sign non dangereux D Suitable for use in Class Division 2 Groups A B C and D Hazardous Locations or Non Hazardous Locations ATEX Warnings and Conditions of Safe Usage Power Input and Output I O wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction A Warning Explosion Hazard When in hazardous locations turn off power before replacing or wiring modules B Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure The devices shall provide external means to prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient dis
75. is exceeded If a value of 1 is selected the server will close the socket after it transmits a single message If a value of 2 is selected the server will close the socket after it receives a message Swap Rx Data Bytes YorN This parameter is determines if the data received by the server will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to N no byte swapping will occur If the parameter is set to Y the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received Swap Tx Data Bytes YorN This parameter is determines if the data to be transmitted by the server will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to N no byte swapping will occur If the parameter is set to Y the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 95 of 108 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Page 96 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Support Service amp Warranty Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 6 Support Service amp Warranty In This Chapter Contacting Technical SUPPOSE eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeteaeeeeeeteaees 97 Return Material Authorization RMA Policies and Conditions 99 LIMITED WARRANTY oi iocciescitssecacdesves
76. it overflow error will be recorded and the message will be sent when 8192 bytes are received The remaining part of the message will be sent as it is received Word offsets 203 and 212 request a new connection for one of the five clients in the module The format of this data area is shown in the following table Word Description 203 Client to utilized for connection 10 to 14 204 Reserved for future use 205 to 208 IP address of server to which connection will be made Each word contains one of the digits of a dotted notation IP address 209 Service port in server to which connection will be made This service must be available in the server for the connection to succeed 210 Swap Rx data bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 211 Swap Tx data bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 212 Client TimeOut value in milliseconds The client will close the connection with remote Server after the specified milliseconds once data transfer ceases between the client and the remote Server A value of 0 will keep the connection open indefinitely Ladder logic is required to transfer this data to the block when a connection is required The ladder logic should also clear the area after the connection is requested The example ladder logic present in this document presents code to accomplish these tasks Page 78 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication
77. iteDataCount INT Number of Bytes to be transferred to Remote Server WriteTotalCount INT Total number of bytes in write msg Flags GECClientFlags Util GECClientUtil ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 41 of 108 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 3 1 6 GECConfig Configuration Object This object is used with the module configuration option from the ladder logic In the previous version of the module the configuration parameters for the module could only be altered by downloading new files using the Debug Configuration port This feature allows configuration files to be generated from data held in the processor When the module receives this new data set from the processor it generates the files The following illustration shows this new object Name Data Type Description ModName SINT 80 Module name null terminated Password SINT 20 Password null terminated Servers GECServer 5 5 Servers for module Wattcp GECWattcp Cfg data for wattcp cfg file The ModName and Password members of the object must be null terminated strings must end with a value of 0 decimal If the Password member is not to be used in the module s configuration file set the first byte of the member to decimal 0 When the module recognizes the zero length string it will not set the password item in the file These first two options reside in the MODULE se
78. k Control All data transferred between the module and the processor over the backplane is through the input and output images Ladder logic must be written in the ControlLogix processor to interface the input and output image data defined in the controller tags You must configure the module properly for accurate reception of data through its ports and you must program the ladder logic to interpret the data from the module and send the correct response to the module Use the sample ladder logic program on the CD ROM to establish data transfer between the module and the processor Page 72 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Normal Data Transfer Normal data transfer includes data transmitted between clients and servers and status data Data transfer takes place through read input image and write output image blocks Refer to Installing and Configuring the Module for a description of the data objects used with the blocks and the ladder logic required The following topics discuss the structure and function of each block Read Block These blocks of data transfer information from the module to the ControlLogix processor The following table shows the structure of the input image used to transfer this data Word Description l l Offset Received 0 Server Client Number for data received If the word
79. lient 3 TxCount 222 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the client Client 3 TxOverflow 223 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the client Client 3 spare 224 Reserved for future use Client 4 Connected 225 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 Any other value indicates the client is connected and being used Client 4 State 226 This flag defines the current state of the client Client 4 IP 227 This double word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client Client 4 Port 229 This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client Client 4 RxCount 230 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the client Client 4 RxOverflow 231 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the client Client 4 TxCount 232 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the client Client 4 TxOverflow 233 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the client Client 4 spare 234 Reserved for future use The following table describes the format format of the server conf
80. n This action opens the Edit dialog box Edit WATTCP my_ip 192 168 0 250 my_ip netmask 255 255 255 0 gateway 192 168 0 1 Tr 168 Comment Definition Default private class 3 address Reset Tag Reset All OK Cancel 3 Edit the values for my_ip netmask subnet mask and gateway default gateway 4 When you are finished editing click OK to save your changes and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window ProSoft Technology Inc Page 33 of 108 October 8 2010 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 2 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 1 Inthe tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder click once to select the module 2 Open the Projectmenu and then choose MODULE DOWNLOAD The program will scan your PC for a valid com port this may take a few seconds When PCB has found a valid COM port the Download dialog box will open Download files from PC to module STEP 1 Select Communication Path Select Connection Type Com 3 BA Ethernet CIPconnect l STEP 2 Transfer File s DOWNLOAD Cancel 3 Choose the COM port to use from the dropdown list and then click the DOWNLOAD button The module w
81. n a remote rack you may prefer to leave the Setup pins jumpered That way you can update the module s firmware without requiring physical access to the module ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 15 of 108 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 5 Installing 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 GEC 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 GEC 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 electri
82. n specified by ProSoft Technology freight prepaid b If no defect is found Customer will be charged the equivalent of 100 USD plus freight charges duties and taxes as applicable A new purchase order will be required c If unit is repaired charge to Customer will be 30 of current list price USD plus freight charges duties and taxes as applicable A new purchase order will be required or authorization to use the purchase order submitted for evaluation fee The following is a list of non repairable units 3150 All 3750 3600 All 3700 3170 All 3250 1560 Can be repaired only if defect is the power supply 1550 Can be repaired only if defect is the power supply 3350 3300 1500 All O LOO 30 Os O Or Oi 3011 0 SO Page 100 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Support Service amp Warranty Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 6 2 LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty Warranty governs all sales of hardware software and other products collectively Product manufactured and or offered for sale by ProSoft Technology Incorporated ProSoft and all related services provided by ProSoft including maintenance repair warranty exchange and service programs collectively Services By purchasing or using the Product or Services the individual or entity purchasing or using the Product or Services Customer agrees
83. nal Overview 9 71 Functional Specifications 70 G GECBackplane Backplane Object 40 GECBIkStat Block Error Status Object 40 GECClientConnection 41 GECClientFlags 41 GECClientStat 43 GECClientUtil e 45 GECConfig Configuration Object 42 GECFlags 45 GECInStat Status Object 45 GEClientSet 41 GECModuleUtil e 46 GECServerFlags 46 GECServerSet 46 GECServerStat Server Status Object 47 GECServerUtil e 47 General Concepts 71 General Specifications 68 Guide to the MVI56 GEC User Manual 9 H Handling Multiple Blocks 81 Hardware Specifications 69 How to Contact Us 2 Important Installation Instructions 3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software 14 Installing the Module in the Rack 16 Intellectual Property Indemnity 103 K Keystrokes 59 Ladder Logic 35 LED Indicators 54 Limitation of Remedies 104 LIMITED WARRANTY 99 101 Main Logic Loop 71 Main Menu 60 Markings 4 Module Data 36 Module Name 30 Module Power Up 71 MVI Multi Vendor Interface Modules 3 MVI56 GEC Status Data Area 45 88 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 107 of 108 Index User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module N Navigation 59 Network Data Transfer 82 Network Menu 62 63 No Other Warranties 104 Normal Data Transfer 73 O Opening the
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85. nection Module Info Backplane Requested Packet Interval RPI bo ms 0 2 750 0 ms I Inhibit Module I Major Fault On Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode Module Fault Status Offline Page 50 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 5 Save the module Click OK to dismiss the dialog box The Controller Organization window now displays the module s presence amp Controller My_Contraller Controller Tags Controller Fault Handler Power Up Handler Sl Tasks fa MainTask cE MainProgram Unscheduled Programs amp Motion Groups Ungrouped Axes Add On Instructions amp Data Types iar User Defined ER Strings Ga Add On Defined Ep Predefined Module Defined Trends amp j 1 0 Configuration 1756 Backplane 1756 A4 fa 0 1756 L63My_Controller BE 1 1756 MODULE Mvi 6 Copy the User Defined Data Types from the sample program into your existing RSLogix 5000 project 7 Copy the Controller Tags from the sample program into your project 8 Copy the Ladder Rungs from the sample program into your project ProSoft Technology Inc Page 51 of 108 October 8 2010 Ladder Logic MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Page 52 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC
86. net port is actively transmitting or receiving data Link OFF No physical network connection is detected No Ethernet communication is possible Check wiring and cables GREEN Solid Physical network connection detected This LED must be ON solid for Ethernet communication to be possible 4 1 2 Clearing a Fault Condition Typically if the OK LED on the front of the module turns RED for more than ten seconds a hardware problem has been detected in the module or the program has exited To clear the condition follow these steps 1 Turn off power to the rack 2 Remove the card from the rack 3 Verify that all jumpers are set correctly 4 If the module requires a Compact Flash card verify that the card is installed correctly Re insert the card in the rack and turn the power back on Verify correct configuration data is being transferred to the module from the ControlLogix controller If the module s OK LED does not turn GREEN verify that the module is inserted completely into the rack If this does not cure the problem contact ProSoft Technology Technical Support oo ProSoft Technology Inc Page 55 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting User Manual MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 4 1 3 Troubleshooting Use the following troubleshooting steps if you encounter problems when the module is powered up If these steps do not resolve your problem please c
87. nt has established a connection with the server and can send and receive data 1000 The client has initiated a close operation on the connection 1001 The client is waiting for the close on the connection to complete 1002 The client is issuing an abort reset on the connection The socket is forced closed 1003 The server is issuing an abort reset on the connection due to control from user 3000 The client is issuing the ARP command request and waiting for the response 3001 The client has received the ARP response and has opened the socket This member reports the current state of the client socket state machine in the module It is preferred to use the Connected member of the object in the ladder logic instead of this member for control Page 44 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual The next two members of the object are set by the ladder logic and correspond to the IP address of the server connected to the client and the service port in the server used for the connection The last four members of the object are statistics representing the transmit and receive activity of the client socket 3 1 8 GECClientUtil Name Data Type Description LastTxCount INT LastRxCount INT ReadingBlocks BOOL Flags that the client is reading a block gt 200 bytes ReadIndex INT Word offset in Re
88. o Configure J Use Modem Dialer Cancel Delete 2 Click the AUTO CONFIGURE button RSLinx will attempt to configure your serial port to work with the selected driver 3 When you see the message Auto Configuration Successful click the OK button to dismiss the dialog box Note If the auto configuration procedure fails verify that the cables are connected correctly between the processor and the serial port on your computer and then try again If you are still unable to auto configure the port refer to your RSLinx documentation for further troubleshooting steps ProSoft Technology Inc Page 21 of 108 October 8 2010 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 8 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor Note The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix processor must be in the REM or PROG position 1 If you are not already online with the processor open the Communications menu and then choose DOWNLOAD RSLogix 5000 will establish communication with the processor You do not have to download through the processor s serial port as shown here You may download through any available network connection 2 When communication is established RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation dialog box Click the DOWNLOAD button to transfer the sample program to the processor Download to the controller A Name My_Controller Type 1756 L63 Contr
89. ogix 5000 and close any existing project that may be loaded 3 Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and choose GO ONLINE RSLogix will establish communication with the processor This may take a few moments 4 When RSLogix has established communication with the processor the Connected To Go Online dialog box will open Connected To Go Online Options General Date Time Major Faults Minor Faults Redundancy Nonvolatile Memory Condition Connected Controller Controller Name ControlLogix Controller Controller Type 1756 L63 4 ControlLogix5563 Controller Comm Path AB_DF1 1 1 Serial Number O01636E3 Security No Protection Select File Cancel Page 18 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Start Here User Manual 5 Onthe Connected To Go Online dialog box click the GENERAL tab This tab shows information about the processor including the Revision firmware version In the following illustration the firmware version is 17 2 Connected To Go Online Options General Date Time Major Faults Minor Faults Redundancy Nonvolatile Memory Vendor Allen Bradley Type 1756 L63 ControlLogix5563 Controller Revision 17 2 Name Description Chassis Type Slot Mode Select File Cancel Help 1 7 2 Selecting the Slot Number for the Module This sample application is for
90. ogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Configuration Block In order to support module configuration from the ladder logic a write block format is required when the Control Word is set to 3 The following table shows the general structure of the block Word Offset Description 0 Block Sequence Number Read block number as set by module Module 1 to 40 Module Name 80 characters of data with null termination 41 to 50 Password 20 characters with null termination Server 0 51 Enabled 0 No not 0 Yes 52 Service port 53 Connection Timeout 54 Connection Close Type 0 1 or 2 55 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 56 Swap Tx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes Server 1 57 Enabled 0 No not 0 Yes 58 Service port 59 Connection Timeout 60 Connection Close Type 0 1 or 2 61 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 62 Swap Tx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes Server 2 63 Enabled 0 No not 0 Yes 64 Service port 65 Connection Timeout 66 Connection Close Type 0 1 or 2 67 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 68 Swap Tx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes Server 3 69 Enabled 0 No not 0 Yes 70 Service port 71 Connection Timeout 72 Connection Close Type 0 1 or 2 73 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes 74 Swap Tx Data Bytes 0 No not 0 Yes Server 4 75 Enabled 0 No not 0 Yes 76 Service
91. ol Word 1 Abort Client 0 Control Word Client 1 Control Word Client 2 Control Word Client 3 Control Word Client 4 Control Word Server Control Word Module Control Word contains a value of 0 1 2 or 3 Page 76 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual The Block Sequence Number is received on the last read block transfer through the input image on the module The ladder logic should copy this value from word 249 of the input image to word 0 of output image in the ladder logic Block ID Description 0 to 65535 Normal data blocks for read and write Note This is the last operation performed when constructing the write block The module s program will trigger the Process Write Block function when it recognizes a new value in word 0 of the output image Words 236 to 240 are used for server socket control If the server socket is established and the user sets the value in the appropriate word to 1 the server state will be changed to 1003 new server state and will abort the socket immediately It will then reopen the socket to wait for a new connection These words should be set to zero when no operation is required Word 1 of the block contains one of the following values Value Description e No transmit data in block 0 Server 0 data in
92. olLogix5563 Controller Path AB_DF1 1 Security lt None gt Cancel Help 3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor This process may take a few minutes 4 When the download is complete RSLogix 5000 will open another confirmation dialog box If the key switch is in the REM position click OK to switch the processor from PROGRAM mode to RUN mode RSLogix 5000 d Done downloading Change controller mode back to Remote Run Yes No Note If you receive an error message during these steps refer to your RSLogix documentation to interpret and correct the error Page 22 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 1 9 Connecting 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 1 Attach both cables as shown 2 Insert the RJ45 cable connector into the Configuration Debug port of the module 3 Attach the other end to the serial port on your PC Null Modem Cable to PC RJ45 to DB9 Pigtail Cable gt ProSoft Technology Inc Page 23 of 108 October 8 2010 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
93. ommunication with the processor follow these steps 1 Open RSLinx 2 Open the COMMUNICATIONS menu and choose CONFIGURE DRIVERS X RSLinx File View Meeiiivaietielmm Station DDE OPC B S RSWho Configure Shortcuts Configure Client Applications Configure CIP Options Driver Diagnostics CIP Diagnostics This action opens the Configure Drivers dialog box Configure Drivers Available Driver Types RS 232 DF1 devices Add New Configured Drivers Name and Description Status AB_DF1 1 DF1 Sta 0 COM1 RUNNING Running AB_ETHIP 1 A B Ethernet RUNNING Running Configure Startup Start Stop Delete Note If the list of configured drivers is blank you must first choose and configure a driver from the Available Driver Types list The recommended driver type to choose for serial communication with the processor is RS 232 DF1 Devices Page 20 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Start Here Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 1 Click to select the driver and then click CONFIGURE This action opens the Configure RS 232 DF1 Devices dialog box Configure RS 232 DF1 Devices Device Name AB_DF1 1 Comm Port COM1 X Device Logix 5550 CompactLogis Baud Rate s0 x Station Number gg aud Rate 19200 gt Decimal Parity None X Error Checking CRC Xi Stop Bits 1 X Protocol Full Duplex v Aut
94. ontact ProSoft Technology Technical Support Processor Errors Problem description Steps to take Processor fault Verify that the module is plugged into the slot that has been configured for the module in the I O Configuration of RSLogix Verify that the slot location in the rack has been configured correctly in the ladder logic Processor I O LED flashes This indicates a problem with backplane communications A problem could exist between the processor and any installed I O module not just the MVI56 GEC Verify that all modules in the rack are correctly configured in the ladder logic Module Errors Problem description Steps to take BP ACT LED not present on MVI56E modules remains OFF or blinks slowly MVI56E modules with scrolling LED display lt Backplane Status gt condition reads ERR This indicates that backplane transfer operations are failing Connect to the module s Configuration Debug port to check this To establish backplane communications verify the following items The processor is in RUN or REM RUN mode The backplane driver is loaded in the module The module is configured for read and write data block transfer The ladder logic handles all read and write block situations The module is properly configured in the processor I O configuration and ladder logic OK LED remains RED The program has halted or a critical error has occurred Connect to the Configur
95. ontains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the client Client 2 TxCount 212 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the client Client 2 TxOverflow 213 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the client Client 2 spare 214 Reserved for future use Client 3 Connected 215 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 Any other value indicates the client is connected and being used Client 3 State 216 This flag defines the current state of the client Client 3 IP 217 This double word value contains the IP address of the server connected to the client Client 3 Port 219 This word value contains the port address for the server connected to the client Page 92 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Reference Object in GSCInStat Block Offset Description Start Client 3 RxCount 220 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the client Client 3 RxOverflow 221 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the client C
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97. out 2 seconds occurs Server 1 CfgErrWord 142 This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server Server 2 Enabled 143 This flag defines if the server is utilized A value of 0 indicates the server is not used Any other value indicates the server is used Server 2 State 144 This flag defines the current state of the server Server 2 IP 145 This double word value contains the IP address of the client connected to the server Server 2 Port 147 This word value contains the port address for the client connected to the server Server 2 Open 148 Indicates that the module has opened the server port and is waiting for a connection to a client Server 2 Established 149 This status value contains the total number of times a connection was established on the socket Server 2 Closed 150 This status value contains the total number of times a close operation was performed on the socket Server 2 RxCount 151 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server Server 2 RxOverflow 152 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the server Server 2 TxCount 153 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the server ProSoft Technology Inc Page 89 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Object in GSCInStat
98. ownload Never Application Rev OS Rev Loader Rev MAC Address configedit version 2 2 0 Build 1 Module Configuration Module Module Type Module Name Default Module Default Module At this time you may wish to rename the Default Project and Default Location folders in the tree view 1 Select the object and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu From the shortcut menu choose RENAME 2 Type the name to assign to the object 3 Click away from the object to save the new name Configuring Module Parameters 1 Click on the sign next to the module icon to expand module information 2 Click on the sign next to any amp icon to view module information and configuration options 3 Double click any icon to open an Edit dialog box 4 To edit a parameter select the parameter in the left pane and make your changes in the right pane 5 Click OK to save your changes Page 28 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Creating Optional Comment Entries 1 2 3 Click the to the left of the a comment icon to expand the module comments Double click the 8 modue commet icon The Edit Module Comment dialog box appears Edit Module Comment Comment Comment Put Comment Here Definition Reset Tag Reset All
99. rd Personality Module or Flash RAM Press Y to confirm the file transfer and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen to complete the file transfer process After the file has been successfully downloaded the module will restart the program and load the new configuration information Review the new configuration using menu commands 6 and 0 to verify that the module is configured correctly Transferring the Configuration File from The Module to the PC On the Diagnostics Menu this is referred to as Send Module Configuration Press S to send upload the configuration file from the module to your PC Press Y to confirm the file transfer and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen to complete the file transfer process After the file has been successfully uploaded you can open and edit the file to change the module s configuration Resetting Diagnostic Data Press U to reset the status counters for the Client and or servers in the module 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 You may be asked to provide this information when calling for technical support on the product Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module operation The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a module s program cycle is complete
100. reak the message down into 5 blocks of 200 bytes The first four blocks will set the number of characters parameter as 1 indicating that each block is part of the same message The last block sets the number of characters to 200 indicating that there are no more blocks from that message The concept is the same for writing data from the processor to the module except that you can write up to 400 bytes at a time to the module The module buffers all data until it receives a block that contains the number of characters parameter set to gt 0 In this case it sends all data to the client that is connected to the server or the server connects to the client Important Messages are usually broken down into smaller frames by the IP layer in a specific LAN or WAN according to the Maximum Transmit Unit MTU of the network For example a message that contains 2000 bytes can be broken down into 2 messages by the IP layer in the network after it is sent to the module The same issue is applied when a client sends data to the server although a client sends a single message to the module it could be broken down into smaller fragments before it gets to the module In this case the module would interpret it as two different messages The application layer defines when a message is finished This is the reason why the user should consider using some sort of control so the ladder could identify different messages as actually part of one single message
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102. ress V to view the module s WATTCP CFG file Use this command to confirm the module s current network settings WATTGP CFG FILE netmask 255 255 255 4 name server 1 up to 7 may be included Ht namese PueR 3008 XXX 000 O04 name server 2 NaMESe PVE P XXM MMM KKM OO The gateway I wish to use ateway 192 168 8 1 gateway netvork subnetmask gateway 192 168 0 1 192 168 8 8 255 255 255 0 The name of my network H g some networks Cclass 29 require all three parameters domains list mynetwork name Returning to the Main Menu Press M to return to the Main menu Page 64 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 3 Reading Status Data from the Module The MVI56 GEC module returns a status data set to the ControlLogix processor in each read block This data is transferred to the ControlLogix processor continuously with each read block The Configuration Debug port provides the following functionality Full view of the module s configuration data View of the module s status data Version Information Control over the module warm boot and cold boot Facility to upload and download the module s configuration file ProSoft Technology Inc Page 65 of 108 October 8 2010 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Man
103. rolLogix backplane driver o Test and clear all RAM o Initialize the serial communication ports o Initialize the TCP IP stack and Ethernet interface 2 Initialize servers and clients 3 Set up the serial communication interface for the debug configuration port After the module has received the configuration the module will begin receiving and transmitting messages with clients and servers on the Ethernet network Main Logic Loop Upon completing the power up configuration process the module enters an infinite loop that performs the functions shown in the following diagram From P ower Up Logic Gall O Handler Call I O Handler Transfers data between the module and processor user status etc Call Serial Port Driver Rx and Tx buffer routines are interrupt driven Call to serial port routines check to see if there is any data in the buffer and depending on the value will either service the buffer or wait for more characters Call CFG DEBUG Part Driver Call Network Client amp Server Drivers Generate messages and respond to messages received Call Network Client amp Server Drivers ProSoft Technology Inc Page 71 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Backplane Data Transfer The MVI56 GEC module communicates directly over the ControlLogix backplane Data travels between the module and the ControlLogix proc
104. s NOT compatible with Power Over Ethernet IEEE802 3af IEEE802 3at networks Do NOT connect the module to Ethernet devices hubs switches or networks that supply AC or DC power over the Ethernet cable Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to hardware or injury to personnel Important The module requires a static fixed IP address that is not shared with any other device on the Ethernet network Obtain a list of suitable IP addresses from your network administrator BEFORE configuring the Ethernet port on this module Ethernet Port Configuration wattcp cfg The wattcp cfg file must be set up properly in order to use a TCP IP network connection You can view the current network configuration in ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB as shown Edit WATTCP my_ip 192 168 0 100 Default private class 3 address Reset All Cancel You may also view the network configuration using a PC serial port connection and an ASCII terminal program like Windows HyperTerminal by selecting Network Menu and V View options when connected to the Debug port For more information on serial port access see the chapter on Diagnostics and Troubleshooting page 53 ProSoft Technology Inc Page 85 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 5 3 2 RS 232 Configuration Debug Port This port is physically an RJ45 connec
105. s located in the block starting at word offset 2 When the last block of data to send by the server is less than or equal to 200 bytes the byte count field will be set to a number from 1 to 200 This signifies to the processor that this is the last block The ladder logic must handle data received on each server or client enabled in the module The module status data begins at word offset 102 Refer to Installing and Configuring the Module for a full discussion of this data set The ladder logic should use the state value of each server to determine which servers have open connections state value of 1 Ladder logic can send messages to any open connection Word 248 of the message informs the ladder logic of the number of bytes sent in the last write block that were processed by a server Ladder logic should check to make sure all bytes sent to a server are processed If not data may be lost The last word of the input image word offset 249 is the block sequence number This word s value changes each time the module has processed the previous output image or is sending new information to the processor This value should be copied to the first word of the output image write block sequence number Both the processor and the module can easily recognize the arrival of new data by the sequence number ProSoft Technology Inc Page 75 of 108 October 8 2010 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet
106. s that the module has opened the server port and is waiting for a connection to a client Server 4 Established 177 This status value contains the total number of times a connection was established on the socket Server 4 Closed 178 This status value contains the total number of times a close operation was performed on the socket Server 4 RxCount 179 This status value contains the total number of messages received by the server Server 4 RxOverflow 180 This status value contains the total number of messages received that exceed the user specified buffer size for the server Server 4 TxCount 181 This status value contains the total number of messages transmitted by the server Server 4 TxOverflow 182 This status value contains the total number of transmit messages that exceeded the user specified maximum buffer size for the server Server 4 Timeout 183 This status value contains the total number of times a connection timeout occurred on the socket This status value is incremented each time a connection timeout or a socket close timeout 2 seconds occurs Server 4 CfgErrWord 184 This bit mapped word defines the configuration errors for the server Client 0 Connected 185 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 Any other value indicates the client is connected and being used
107. seeeeeeaes 1 7 1 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor 1 7 2 Selecting the Slot Number for the Module ssns 1 7 3 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port naese 1 8 Downloading the Sample Program to the ProceSSOT 0000 1 9 Connecting your PC to the Module ccccceeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseeeeeeaes 2 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module 2 1 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder ccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 2 1 1 Setting Up the Project ccccccscecseeeeseseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeseaeeseeaeeesneeeeaes 2 1 2 Renaming PCB Objects c cccccceseseeeeneeeeeeeceeeseeeeeeeaeeteeeeteaeeee 2 2 Module eroien eileen eile eden 2 2 1 Module Namrole iilii ai E ENS 2 3 Server xjenti wile aia eii evn ne ceil 2 3 1 Enable dei eieaa ea aaa hee elation eevee 2 3 2 Service Port NUMber ccccccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseaeeseaeeeeeaeeeeeeeseaeeeeaes 2 3 3 Connection Timeout ccceecceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeseeeeseaeeseeeeseaeeseaes 2 3 4 Connection Close Type cccccccesceesececeeeeeeseeeseneeeseeeeseueeeseeeseneeeeaes 2 3 5 Swap Rx Data Bytes 0 ceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeseaeeseeeeseaeeeeaes 2 3 6 Swap TX Data Bytes ccceccceceseeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseaeeseeeeeseaeeseeeeseaeeeeaes 2 4 Ethernet Configuration cccccccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeseeeeeeeeeseneeeseaeeee 2 5 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port 3 Ladd
108. sk Activities Product manufactured or supplied by ProSoft is not fault tolerant and is not designed manufactured or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance including and without limitation the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation of communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the product could lead directly or indirectly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage collectively high risk activities ProSoft specifically disclaims any express or implied warranty of fitness for high risk activities Page 102 of 108 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Support Service amp Warranty Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 6 2 4 Intellectual Property Indemnity Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless ProSoft and its employees from and against all liabilities losses claims costs and expenses including attorney s fees and expenses related to any claim investigation litigation or proceeding whether or not ProSoft is a party which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer s acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products Without limiting the foregoing Buyer at its own expense shall indemnify and hold harmless ProSo
109. t a new block is ready for processing The ladder logic must recognize a change in this value and then process the data encapsulated in the input image If data is available for a server the module passes a block containing data received and the complete status data area to the processor The value at word 0 in the block contains one of the following values Value Description 1 No receive data in block 0 Server 0 data in block 1 Server 1 data in block 2 Server 2 data in block 3 Server 3 data in block 4 Server 4 data in block 10 Client 0 data in block 11 Client 1 data in block 12 Client 2 data in block 13 Client 3 data in block 14 Client 4 data in block Word 1 of the input image determines the number of bytes in the data area of the block This word only has significance if word 0 of the block is set to a valid server index value 0 to 4 or client index value 10 to 14 Page 74 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual Multiple Blocks If a server or client receives a message longer than 200 bytes it must send the received message in multiple blocks to the processor In this case the byte count field of the block will be set to 1 for each block where the server is sending more than 200 characters Each block with a byte count field of 1 contains 200 bytes of data The data set i
110. ta All data related to the MVI56 GEC is stored in a user defined data type The following Table depicts the Object Hierarchy of the Tags used along with Data Type of the Tags OBJECT HIERARCHY DATA TYPE Module GECModule Cfg GECConfig ModName SINT 80 Password SINT 20 Servers GECServer 5 Enable INT ServicePort INT ConnTimeout INT ConnCloseType INT SwapRx INT SwapTx INT Wattcp GECWattcp My_IP INT 4 Netmask INT 4 Gateway INT 4 GNetwork INT 4 GMask INT 4 Stat GECInStat PassCnt INT Product INT 2 Rev INT 2 OP INT 2 Run INT 2 BIkErrs GECBIkStat Read INT Write INT Parse INT Err INT Server GECServerStat 5 Enabled INT State INT IP INT 2 Page 36 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Ladder Logic Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual OBJECT HIERARCHY DATA TYPE Port INT Open INT Est INT Close INT Rx INT RxOverflow INT Tx INT TxOverflow INT Timeout INT CfgErrword INT Client GECClientStat 5 Connected INT State INT IP DINT Port INT RxCount INT RxOverflow INT TxCount INT TxOverflow INT Spare INT Backplane GECBackplane LastRead INT LastWrite
111. te swapping will occur If the parameter is set to Yes the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received ProSoft Technology Inc Page 31 of 108 October 8 2010 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 2 3 6 Swap Tx Data Bytes Yes or No This parameter determines if the data to be transmitted by the module will have the byte order of the data swapped If the parameter is set to No no byte swapping will occur If the parameter is set to Yes the odd byte will be swapped with the even byte in each word of data received Page 32 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 2 4 Ethernet Configuration Use this procedure to configure the Ethernet settings for your module You must assign an IP address subnet mask and gateway address After you complete this step you can connect to the module with an Ethernet cable 1 Determine the network settings for your module with the help of your network administrator if necessary You will need the following information o IP address fixed IP required Subnet mask o Gateway address Note The gateway address is optional and is not required for networks that do not use a default gateway 2 Double click the ETHERNET CONFIGURATION ico
112. the connection to complete 1002 The server is issuing an abort reset on the connection The socket is forced closed 1003 The server is issuing an abort reset on the connection due to control from user Client state list State Value Definition 1 Client is waiting for a connection request 0 The client is waiting to establish the connection with the server 1 The client has established a connection with the server and can send and receive data 1000 The client has initiated a close operation on the connection 1001 The client is waiting for the close on the connection to complete 1002 The client is issuing an abort reset on the connection The socket is forced closed Client Connection States State Value Definition 4 The Client is idle and not connected It was disconnected by time value entered in the tag for clients connection setup Time Out register 3 Server closed connection for client or server is not available 2 Unable to open connection with specified server 1 Unable to open connection with specified server because of invalid IP address 0 The client is idle and not connected Disconnected by the ladder logic timer 1 The client set to connect to the server and waiting for the connection to establish 2 The client is connected to the server and can transfer data 3 The connection is being closed for the client Ladder logic should only direct messag
113. tion 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 The cable for communications on this port is shown in the following diagram RS 232 Config Debug Port Cable DB 9 Male Config Debug Port RxD 2 to TxD 3 H r cou 5 com Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the PC The communication port driver in RSLinx can occasionally prevent other applications from using the PC s COM port If you are not able to connect to the module s configuration debug port using ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB HyperTerminal or another terminal emulator follow these steps to disable the RSLinx Driver 1 Open RSLinx and go to COMMUNICATIONS gt RSWHO 2 Make sure that you are not actively browsing using the driver that you wish to stop The following shows an actively browsed network GRSwho d S lo1xI I Autobrovise 2a HB Browsing node 10 found E workstation PSFT VAIO 1 Linx Gateways Ethernet 3 AB_DF1 1 DH 485 o 0 1 1 ni 01 SLC 5 05 UNTITLED DF1 COM1 UNTITLED E 10 Workstation DF1 COM1 3 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 To stop the driver your RSWho screen should look like this LI ot Autobrowse
114. tors o State o IP and port number of connected Server o Message related parameters ASCII character strings up to 2048 characters in length supported Full hardware handshaking control providing radio modem and multi drop support User definable module memory usage supporting the storage and transfer of up to 4000 bytes to from the control processor Module error and status conditions returned to processor for diagnostic purposes Module status Port error status word bit mapped Port receive state Port receive character count Port receive block count Port transmit state Port transmit character count o Port transmit block count All data related to the module is contained in a single controller tag with defined objects to simplify the configuration monitoring and interfacing with the module Module configuration and communication configuration data is transferred to the MVI56 GEC via a pre defined user data type in the processor e EE o VO Or Oo O s 0 Page 70 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Reference Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 5 2 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 1 Initialize hardware components o Initialize Cont
115. trolLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Index User Manual Index Module 30 Server x 31 A Adding the Module to an Existing Project 49 Allocation of Risks 104 Backplane Data Transfer 72 Battery Life Advisory 3 Cc Cable Connections 85 CfgErrword Configuration Error Status Flags 47 48 Clearing a Fault Condition 55 Configuration Block 80 Configuration Data 94 Configuring Module Parameters 28 Configuring the MVI56 GEC Module 25 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port 20 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor 17 Connecting your PC to the Module 23 Connection Close Type 31 Connection Timeout 31 Contacting Technical Support 97 99 Controlling Law and Severability 105 Creating Optional Comment Entries 29 D DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor Cable 14 87 Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor 18 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 9 53 85 Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the PC 86 Disclaimer of all Other Warranties 103 Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities 102 Downloading the Project to the Module Using a Serial COM port 34 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor 22 E Enabled 31 Ethernet Configuration 33 Ethernet Connection 85 Ethernet LED Indicators 55 Ethernet Port Configuration wattcp cfg 85 Exiting the Program 62 F Functio
116. ts are present on the module permitting both the reception and transmission of data between the ControlLogix processor and attached devices The MVI56 GEC module is a powerful communication interface for ControlLogix 7processors Developed under license from Rockwell Automation the module incorporates proprietary backplane technology that enables powerful data access between the module and the ControlLogix processor 5 1 1 General Specifications Single Slot 1756 backplane compatible The module is recognized as an Input Output module and has access to processor memory for data transfer between processor and module Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor Sample ladder file included Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to module Sample configuration file included Local or remote rack Page 68 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Reference User Manual 5 1 2 Hardware Specifications Specification Description Backplane Current Load 800 mA 5 VDC 3 mA 24 VDC Operating Temperature 0 to 60 C 32 to 140F Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Shock 30g Operational 50g non operational Vibration 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing LED Indicators Module Status Backplane Transf
117. turbances of more than 40 This device must be used only with ATEX certified backplanes D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED Battery Life Advisory The MVI46 MVI56 MVI56E MVI69 and MVI71 modules use a rechargeable Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to backup the real time clock and CMOS The battery should last for the life of the module The module must be powered for approximately twenty hours before the battery becomes fully charged After it is fully charged the battery provides backup power for the CMOS setup and the real time clock for approximately 21 days When the battery is fully discharged the module will revert to the default BIOS and clock settings Note The battery is not user replaceable Markings Electrical Ratings Backplane Current Load 800 mA 5 1 Vdc 3 mA 24 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 without condensation All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1 3 mm squared and all earth ground conductors must be at least 4mm squared Label Markings ATEX 3G EEx nA IIC T6 0 lt Ta lt 60 C cULus E183151 Class Div 2 Groups A B C D T6 30 C lt Ta lt 60 C Agency Approvals and Certifications Agency Applicable Standard RoHS l CE EMC EN61326 1 2006 EN61000 6 4 2007 ATEX EN60079 15 20
118. ual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Page 66 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module Reference User Manual 5 Reference In This Chapter Functional Overview Cable Connections MVI56 GEC Status Data Area Configuration Data Product Specifications ceceeceeseeeeseeeseeeceeeeeeeeceaeeesaeeseaeeesaeeeeaeeesaees ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 Page 67 of 108 Reference MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 5 1 Product Specifications The MVI56 Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface module is designed to allow ControlLogix processors to interface easily with ASCII devices using the TCP IP protocol and the ControlLogix processor Compatible devices may be either ASCII instruments with Ethernet built in or Ethernet connection via a thin server to the existing ASCII device Five servers and clients are present on the module permitting both the reception and transmission of data between the Rockwell Automation processor and attached devices The MVI56 GEC module is a powerful communication interface for ControlLogix processors Developed under license from Rockwell Automation the module incorporates proprietary backplane technology that enables powerful data access between the module and the ControlLogix processor Five servers and clien
119. uration Debug port P1 Green On Port not used Off Port not used P2 Green On Port not used Off Port not used APP Amber Off The MVI56 GEC is working normally Status On The MVI56 GEC module program has recognized a communication error BP ACT Amber On The LED is on when the module is performing a write operation on the backplane Off The LED is off when the module is performing a read operation on the backplane Under normal operation the LED should blink rapidly on and off OK Red Off The card is not receiving any power and is not securely plugged Green into the rack Green The module is operating normally Red The program has detected an error or is being configured If the LED remains red for over 10 seconds the program has probably halted Remove the card from the rack and re insert the card to restart the module s program BAT Red Off The battery voltage is OK and functioning On The battery voltage is low or battery is not present Allow battery to charge by keeping module plugged into rack for 24 hours If BAT LED still does not go off contact ProSoft Technology as this is not a user serviceable item Page 54 of 108 ProSoft Technology Inc October 8 2010 MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module User Manual 4 1 1 Ethernet LED Indicators LED State Description Data OFF No activity on the Ethernet port GREEN Flash The Ether
120. utilities and documentation for the MVI56 GEC module If any of these components are missing please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts ProSoft Technology Inc Page 13 of 108 October 8 2010 Start Here MVI56 GEC ControlLogix Platform User Manual Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module 1 3 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder PCB software to configure the module You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft website 1 Open your web browser and navigate to http www prosoft technology com pcb 2 Click the DOWNLOAD HERE link to download the latest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder 3 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE when prompted 4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop so that you can find it easily when you have finished downloading 5 When the download is complete locate and open the file and then follow the instructions on your screen to install the program If you do not have access to the Internet you can install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Solutions Product CD ROM included in the package with your module Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder from the Product CD ROM 1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions Product CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your PC Wait for the startup screen

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