Downloading the sample program to the processor – ProSoft Technology MVI56E-GSC/ GSCXT User Manual

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MVI56E-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

User Manual

Enhanced Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module

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ProSoft Technology, Inc.

May 9, 2014

2 Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the serial port on your

computer.

1.12 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor

Note: The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix processor must be in the REM

or PROG

position.

1 If you are not already online with the processor, in RSLogix 5000 open the

Communications

menu, and then choose D

OWNLOAD

.

RSLogix 5000 will

establish communication with the processor. You do not have to download
through the processor's serial port, as shown here. You may download
through any available network connection.

2 When communication is established, RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation

dialog box. Click the D

OWNLOAD

button to transfer the sample program to the

processor.

3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This

process may take a few minutes.

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