Contents MVI46-MBP
♦ SLC Platform
Modbus Plus Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 3 of 101
February 19, 2008
Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE................................................................................................................ 2
Your Feedback Please ......................................................................................................................2
GUIDE TO THE MVI46-MBP USER MANUAL ....................................................................................... 5
1
START HERE.................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1
System Requirements.................................................................................................................7
1.2
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................8
1.3
Install the Module in the Rack.....................................................................................................8
1.4
Connect your PC to the Processor ...........................................................................................10
1.5
Download the Sample Program to the Processor.....................................................................11
1.5.1
Configuring RSLinx.................................................................................................................... 12
1.6
Connect your PC to the Module................................................................................................13
2
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE MODULE....................................................................... 15
2.1
Module Data..............................................................................................................................17
2.2
Module Configuration ................................................................................................................17
3
LADDER LOGIC ............................................................................................................................. 19
4
DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 21
4.1
Reading Status Data from the Module......................................................................................21
4.1.1
The Configuration/Debug Menu................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2
Required Hardware ................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.3
Required Software..................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.4
Using the Configuration/Debug Port .......................................................................................... 22
4.1.5
Main Menu................................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.6
Data Analyzer ............................................................................................................................ 28
4.1.7
Database View Menu ................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.8
Master Command Error List Menu............................................................................................. 33
4.2
LED Status Indicators ...............................................................................................................34
4.2.1
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 35
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REFERENCE................................................................................................................................... 37
5.1
Product Specifications...............................................................................................................37
5.1.1
Features and Benefits ............................................................................................................... 37
5.1.2
General Specifications............................................................................................................... 38
5.1.3
Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................ 38
5.1.4
Functional Specifications........................................................................................................... 38
5.2
Functional Overview..................................................................................................................39
5.2.1
General Concepts...................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.2
Pass-Through Control Blocks .................................................................................................... 46
5.2.3
Data Flow between MVI46-MBP Module and SLC Processor ................................................... 48
5.2.4
Dual Port Operation................................................................................................................... 55
5.3
RS-232 Configuration/Debug Port ............................................................................................57
5.3.1
Disabling the RSLinx Driver for the Com Port on the PC........................................................... 57
5.4
Modbus Plus Connections ........................................................................................................59
5.5
DB9 to RJ45 Adaptor (Cable 14) ..............................................................................................59
5.6
Modbus Plus Communication Port............................................................................................60
5.7
Database Definition...................................................................................................................60
5.7.1
Module Memory Map................................................................................................................. 60
5.7.2
Status Data Definition................................................................................................................ 61
5.7.3
Configuration Data..................................................................................................................... 66
5.7.4
Global Output Data.................................................................................................................... 74
5.7.5
Input File Data ........................................................................................................................... 74
5.7.6
Command Event Data ............................................................................................................... 75
