ProSoft Technology MVI69-MCM User Manual

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

MVI69-MCM ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

User Manual

Modbus Communication Module

Page 96 of 167

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

March 22, 2011

Opening the Data Analyzer Menu
Press [A]

to open the Data Analyzer Menu. Use this command to view all bytes

of data transferred on each port. Both the transmitted and received data bytes

are displayed. Refer to Data Analyzer (page 96) for more information about this

menu.

Important: When in analyzer mode, program execution will slow down. Only use this tool during a
troubleshooting session. Before disconnecting from the Config/Debug port, please press [S]

to stop

the data analyzer, and then press [M]

to return to the main menu. This action will allow the module

to resume its normal high speed operating mode.

4.2.9 Data Analyzer

The data analyzer mode allows you to view all bytes of data transferred on each

port. Both the transmitted and received data bytes are displayed. Use of this

feature is limited without a thorough understanding of the protocol.

Important: When in analyzer mode, program execution will slow down. Only use this tool during a
troubleshooting session. Before disconnecting from the Config/Debug port, please press [S] to stop
the data analyzer, and then press [M] to return to the main menu. This action will allow the module
to resume its normal high speed operating mode.

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.

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