ProSoft Technology MVI69-PDPMV1 - Manual (Page 86)

Mailbox Messaging MVI69-PDPMV1 ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
User Manual PROFIBUS DPV1 Master
Page 86 of 225 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
July 8, 2011
DPV1 Alarm Handling: Generated by Slave Devices
Message Description
Alarm Indications Spontaneous alarm indication from DPV1 slave. Structure of
data is slave-dependent
Alarm Confirmation This message is sent by the MVI69 module automatically as
a confirmation to the alarm indications.
The provided Function Blocks simplify the processor logic required to implement
these messaging mailbox exchanges.
Sending a mailbox message to the MVI69-PDPMV1 module is a relatively simple
process; however, it is important to follow a certain sequence.