ProSoft Technology MVI56-BSAPS - Manual (Page 51)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI56-BSAPS ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Bristol Babcock Serial Slave Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 51 of 83
September 22, 2008
Viewing Backplane Diagnostic Information
Press [D] to view Backplane Diagnostic information.
Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane
data transfer operations between the module and the processor. The information
on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between
the processor and the module.
Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the number of blocks transferred
each second
4.1.6 Protocol Serial BSAP Menu
Press [0] or [1] to view protocol serial information for ports 1 and 2, respectively.
Use this command to view a variety of error and status screens for the port.
Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
Redisplaying the Menu
Press [?] to display the current menu. Use this command when you are looking
at a screen of data, and want to view the menu choices available to you.
Viewing Version Information
Press [V] to view Version information for the module.
Use this command to view the current version of the software for the module, as
well as other important values. You may be asked to provide this information
when calling for technical support on the product.
Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module
operation. The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a
module's program cycle is complete.
Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the frequency of program
execution.
Returning to the Main Menu
Press [M] to return to the Main Menu.