ProSoft Technology MVI56E-GSC/ GSCXT - Manual (Page 13)

MVI56E-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform Start Here
Enhanced Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module User Manual
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May 9, 2014
o Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-or 64-bit)
o Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3
o Microsoft Windows Server 2003
 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
 100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024

768 recommended)
 DVD drive
Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the minimum
recommended to install and run software provided by ProSoft Technology
® . Other third party
applications may have different minimum requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third
party applications for system requirements.
Note: You can install the module in a local or remote rack. For remote rack installation, the module
requires EtherNet/IP or ControlNet communication with the processor.
1.4 Deployment Checklist
Before you begin configuring the module, consider the following questions. Your
answers will help you determine the scope of your project, and the configuration
requirements for a successful deployment.
1 ____________ Are you creating a new application or integrating the module
into an existing application?
Most applications can use the Sample Add-On Instruction or Sample Ladder
Logic without any edits to the Sample Program.
2 ____________ Which slot number in the chassis will the MVI56E-GSC
module occupy?
For communication to occur, you must enter the correct slot number in the
sample program.
3 ____________ Are RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx installed?
RSLogix and RSLinx are required to communicate to the ControlLogix
processor (1756-L1, L5x, L6x). Sample Ladder programs are available for
different versions of RSLogix 5000.
4 ____________ How many words of data do you need to transfer in your
application (from ControlLogix to Module / to ControlLogix from Module)?
The MVI56E-GSC module can transfer a maximum of 5000 (16-bit) registers
to and from the ControlLogix processor. The Sample Ladder transfers 600
words to the ControlLogix processor (into the Read Data array), and obtains
600 words from the ControlLogix processor (from the Write Data array)
5 Serial Communication Parameters for the network:
____________ Baud rate?