ProSoft Technology MVI56E-GSC/ GSCXT - Manual (Page 35)

MVI56E-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform Start Here
Enhanced Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 35 of 140
May 9, 2014
Note: This section only applies if your processor is using RSLogix 5000 version 16 or higher. If you
have an earlier version, please see Using the Sample Program - RSLogix 5000 Version 15 and
earlier (page 124).
Before You Begin
Two Add-On Instructions are provided for the MVI56E-GSC module. The first is
required for setting up the module; the second is optional.
Copy the files from the ProSoft Solutions DVD, or download them from
www.prosoft-technology.com. Save them to a convenient location in your PC,
such as Desktop or My Documents.
File Name Description
MVI56EGSC_AddOn_Rung_v2_8.L5X L5X file containing Add-On Instruction, user defined
data types, controller tags and ladder logic required
to configure the MVI56E-GSC module
MVI56EGSC_Optional_Rung_v1_2.L5X Optional L5X file containing additional Add-On
Instruction with logic for changing Ethernet
configuration and clock settings.
1.9.1 About the Optional Add-On Instruction
The Optional Add-On Instruction performs the following tasks:
 Read/Write Ethernet Configuration
Allows the processor to read or write the module IP address, subnet mask,
and network gateway IP address.
 Read/Write Module Clock Value
Allows the processor to read and write the module clock settings. The
module's free-running clock also stores the last time that the Ethernet
configuration was changed or the last time the module was restarted or
rebooted. The date and time of the last change or restart is displayed on the
scrolling LED during module power-up/start-up sequence.
For more information, see Using the Optional Add-On Instruction (page 114).
Note: You can also set the date and time from the module's home page.
Important: The Optional Add-On Instruction supports only the two features listed above. You must
use the regular MVI56E-GSC Add-On Instruction for all other features including backplane transfer
and Modbus data communication.