ProSoft Technology MVI56E-GSC/ GSCXT - Manual (Page 11)

MVI56E-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform Start Here
Enhanced Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 11 of 140
May 9, 2014
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In This Chapter
 What's New? ......................................................................................... 11
 What's Different? ................................................................................... 12
 System Requirements ........................................................................... 12
 Deployment Checklist ............................................................................ 13
 Package Contents ................................................................................. 14
 Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 14
 Installing the Module in the Rack ........................................................... 15
 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ....................................... 16
 Before You Begin .................................................................................. 34
 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project .................................................. 36
 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor .............................. 47
 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor ............................. 48
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:
 Rockwell Automation
® RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure
ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor
 Microsoft Windows ®
: install and launch programs, execute menu
commands, navigate dialog boxes, and enter data
 Hardware installation and wiring: install the module, and safely connect
generic ASCII serial and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the
MVI56E-
GSC module’s application port(s)
1.1 What's New?
MVI56E products are backward compatible with existing MVI56 products,
ladder logic, and module configuration files already in use. Easily swap and
upgrade to benefit from an array of new features designed to improve
interoperability and enhance ease of use.
 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB): Microsoft Windows
® -based utility
software for diagnostics. Connect through the module's Ethernet port or use
CIPconnect
®
to access troubleshooting features and functions.