ProSoft Technology MVI69E-LDM - Manual (Page 5)

MVI69E-LDM ♦ "C" Programmable Contents
Linux Application Development Module Developer's Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 130
August 21, 2014
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 2
Warnings, Specification, and Certifications ........................................................................................ 3
1 Preparing the MVI69E-LDM Module 9
1.1 MVI69E-LDM Introduction ......................................................................................... 9
1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Jumper Locations and Settings ............................................................................... 11
1.4.1 Setup Jumper .......................................................................................................... 12
1.4.2 Port 1 and Port 2 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 12
1.5 Installing and Connecting the Module ..................................................................... 12
1.5.1 Installing the Module in the Chassis ........................................................................ 13
1.5.2 Making Configuration Port Connections .................................................................. 16
1.5.3 Enabling and Disabling the Console Port................................................................ 20
1.6 Establishing Module Communications .................................................................... 24
1.7 Resetting the Module .............................................................................................. 27
1.8 Important Information Before Development ............................................................ 29
2 Development Environment 31
2.1 Setup ....................................................................................................................... 31
2.2 Starting Eclipse ....................................................................................................... 34
2.2.1 Building a Project .................................................................................................... 34
2.2.2 Compiling and Linking ............................................................................................. 35
2.2.3 Downloading the Application with FTP .................................................................... 36
2.2.4 Creating an Application Image ................................................................................ 36
2.2.5 Downloading the Image with Firmware Update ...................................................... 37
3 Understanding the MVI69E-LDM API 39
3.1 API Library ............................................................................................................... 39
3.1.1 Header File .............................................................................................................. 39
3.1.2 Sample Code ........................................................................................................... 39
3.1.3 CompactLogix Tag Naming Conventions ................................................................ 39
3.2 MVI69E-LDM Development Tools ........................................................................... 40
3.3 CIP API Architecture ............................................................................................... 41
3.4 Backplane Device Driver ......................................................................................... 42
4 Sample Code 43
4.1 Establishing a Console Connection ........................................................................ 44
4.1.1 Physically Connect to the Module ........................................................................... 44
4.1.2 Configuring Serial Communication .......................................................................... 44
4.1.3 Setting Up ControlLogix 5000 ................................................................................. 45
4.2 Sample Tutorials ..................................................................................................... 46