ProSoft Technology MVI56-DFCM - Manual (Page 5)

MVI56-DFCM ♦ ControlLogix Platform Contents
DF1 Half/Full Duplex Master/Slave Serial Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 106
September 24, 2014
Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2
MVI (Multi Vendor Interface) Modules ................................................................................................ 2
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 3
Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Guide to the MVI56-DFCM User Manual 7
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 12
1.5 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 14
1.6 Using the Sample Ladder Logic .............................................................................. 15
1.7 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 15
1.8 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 17
1.8.1 Configuring the RSLinx Driver for the PC COM Port .............................................. 18
1.9 Connecting Your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 20
2 Using the RSLogix 5000 v16 Add-On Instruction 23
2.1 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project .................................................................... 24
2.2 Creating the Module ................................................................................................ 25
2.3 Importing the Add-On Instruction Ladder Rung ...................................................... 28
2.4 Adding Multiple Modules (Optional) ........................................................................ 31
3 Ladder Logic 37
3.1 Module Data Object (DFCMModuleDef) ................................................................. 37
3.2 Configuration Objects (DFCMCONFIG) .................................................................. 38
3.2.1 Module Definition (DFCMModule) ........................................................................... 38
3.2.2 DF1 Port Parameters (DFCMPort) .......................................................................... 39
3.2.3 DF1 Master Commands (DFCMCmd) ..................................................................... 40
3.3 User Data Objects (DFMC.DATA) .......................................................................... 41
3.4 Status Object (DFCM.STATUS) .............................................................................. 42
3.5 Special Functions and Controls (DFCM.CONTROL) .............................................. 43
3.6 Special Functions and Controls (DFCM.CONTROL) .............................................. 45
3.7 Adding the Module to an Existing Project ............................................................... 45
4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 49
4.1 LED Status Indicators .............................................................................................. 50
4.1.1 Clearing a Fault Condition ....................................................................................... 52
4.1.2 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 52