ProSoft Technology MVI69-MCM User Manual

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MVI69-MCM ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Modbus Communication Module

User Manual

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Page 93 of 167

March 22, 2011

Viewing Backplane Diagnostic Information
Press [D]

to view Backplane Diagnostic information.

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

4.2.6 Protocol Serial MCM Menu

Press [0]

or [1]

to view protocol serial information for ports 1 and 2, respectively.

Use this command to view a variety of error and status screens for the port.

Press [?]

to view a list of commands available on this menu.

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 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.

Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the frequency of program
execution.

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