ProSoft Technology MVI46-MBP - Manual (Page 7)

Start Here MVI46-MBP ♦ SLC Platform
Modbus Plus Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 7 of 101
February 19, 2008
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In This Chapter
™ System Requirements ............................................................................. 7
™ Package Contents ................................................................................... 8
™ Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................. 8
™ Connect your PC to the Processor ........................................................ 10
™ Download the Sample Program to the Processor.................................. 11
™ Connect your PC to the Module ............................................................ 13
Installing the MVI46-MBP module requires a reasonable working knowledge of
the Rockwell Automation hardware, the MVI46-MBP Module and the application
in which they will be used.
Caution: It is important that those responsible for implementation can complete the
application without exposing personnel, or equipment, to unsafe or inappropriate working
conditions. Safety, quality and experience are key factors in a successful installation.
1.1 System Requirements
The MVI46-MBP module requires the following minimum hardware and software
components:
ƒ
Rockwell Automation SLC 5/02 M0/M1 capable processors (or newer), with
compatible power supply and one free slot in the rack, for the MVI46-MBP
module. The module requires 800mA of available power.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLogix 500 programming software.
ƒ Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software
ƒ Pentium® II 500 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
ƒ Supported operating systems:
o
Microsoft® Windows 98
o
Windows NT® (version 4 with SP4 or higher)
o
Windows 2000
o
Windows XP
ƒ 32 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 64 Mbytes of RAM recommended
ƒ 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
ƒ 16-color VGA graphics adapter, 640 x 480 minimum resolution (256 Color
800 × 600 recommended)