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MVI56E-MNETC

ControlLogix Platform

Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client
Enhanced Communication Module

April 18, 2011

SETUP GUIDE

Summary of Contents for MVI56E-MNETC

Page 1: ...MVI56E MNETC ControlLogix Platform Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module April 18 2011 SETUP GUIDE...

Page 2: ...Inc all rights reserved MVI56E MNETC Setup Guide April 18 2011 ProSoft Technology ProLinx inRAx ProTalk and RadioLinx are Registered Trademarks of ProSoft Technology Inc All other brand or product na...

Page 3: ...locations turn off power before replacing or wiring modules B Warning Explosion Hazard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous C These p...

Page 4: ...me clock and CMOS settings The battery itself should last for the life of the module However if left in an unpowered state for 14 to 21 days the battery may become fully discharged and require recharg...

Page 5: ...1 Setting Jumpers 24 4 2 Installing the Module in the Rack 25 4 3 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project 27 4 3 1 Creating the Module 28 4 3 2 Importing the Add On Instruction 30 4 4 Connecting Your PC t...

Page 6: ...en the MVI56E MNET R and the MVI56E MNETC R 63 5 1 3 Is the MVI56E product a direct replacement to my existing MVI56 product 63 5 1 4 How is the MVI56E MNETC configured 63 5 1 5 What is ProSoft Config...

Page 7: ...Inc Page 7 of 72 April 18 2011 1 Scope In This Chapter What s New 8 Learning Objectives 9 ProSoft Technology Documentation 10 Prerequisites 11 This document acts as a tutorial providing step by step i...

Page 8: ...to upload download module configuration information and access troubleshooting features and functions ProSoft Discovery Service PDS Utility software to find and display a list of MVI56E modules on the...

Page 9: ...ves When you have completed all the steps in this Setup Guide you will have learned how to Understand how the sample application works page 17 Install the MVI56E MNETC configuration software Install t...

Page 10: ...cumentation tools and product support Web Site Support Visit the ProSoft Technology web site at www prosoft technology com to download additional documentation tools and application information Email...

Page 11: ...software launch the program configure and transfer the Add On Instruction to the processor Microsoft Windows install and launch programs execute menu commands navigate dialog boxes and enter data Eth...

Page 12: ...Scope MVI56E MNETC ControlLogix Platform Setup Guide Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Page 12 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011...

Page 13: ...rm Before You Begin Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Setup Guide ProSoft Technology Inc Page 13 of 72 April 18 2011 2 Before You Begin In This Chapter System Requirements 14 Re...

Page 14: ...ry Service PDS included in PCB Pentium II 450 MHz minimum Pentium III 733 MHz or better recommended Supported operating systems o Microsoft Windows Vista o Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Servi...

Page 15: ...TCP IP Server device The sample application requires the following equipment Item Description MVI56E MNETC Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module 1756 L63 ControlLogix processor 1756...

Page 16: ...er Manual for information on how to use the sample ladder logic The sample MVI56EMNETC_AddOn_Rung_v1_5 L5X Add On Instruction file contains all elements required for the MVI56E MNETC module to functio...

Page 17: ...ation Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Setup Guide ProSoft Technology Inc Page 17 of 72 April 18 2011 3 The Sample Application In This Chapter About the MODBUS TCP IP Protocol...

Page 18: ...TCP IP is a Client server protocol The Client establishes a connection to the remote server When the connection is established the Client sends the MODBUS TCP IP commands to the server The MVI56E MNE...

Page 19: ...o the Modbus TCP IP Server device Write 10 words Modbus Function 16 Preset Write Multiple Registers Read 10 words Modbus Function 3 Read Holding Registers When you finish the steps in this Setup Guide...

Page 20: ...Soft Discovery Service and an Ethernet port A ControlLogix processor with MVI56E MNETC module acting as a Modbus TCP IP Client A Quantum processor with a NOE Ethernet adapter acting as a Modbus TCP IP...

Page 21: ...Data and Write Data areas in the MVI56E MNETC module and in the Quantum processor The sample application reads and writes 10 words between the Modbus TCP IP Client and the Modbus TCP IP Server The fo...

Page 22: ...The Sample Application MVI56E MNETC ControlLogix Platform Setup Guide Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Page 22 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011...

Page 23: ...n the Rack 25 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project 27 Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor 33 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor 34 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software...

Page 24: ...e protected mode the Setup pins are not connected and the module s firmware cannot be overwritten Do not jumper the Setup pins together unless you are directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support Th...

Page 25: ...he device After you have checked the placement of the jumpers insert the MVI56E MNETC into the ControlLogix chassis Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install Cont...

Page 26: ...ith a firm steady push snap the module into place 3 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely in the locking holes of the rack 4 Make a note of the slot location Yo...

Page 27: ...Technology Inc Page 27 of 72 April 18 2011 4 3 Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project 1 Open the FILE menu and then choose NEW 2 Select your ControlLogix controller model 3 Select REVISION 16 4 Enter a...

Page 28: ...nd click OK This action opens the New Module dialog box 3 In the New Module dialog box enter the following values Parameter Value Name Enter a module identification string Example MNETC Description En...

Page 29: ...Packet Interval value for scanning the I O on the module This value represents the minimum frequency at which the module will handle scheduled events This value should not be set to less than 1 milli...

Page 30: ...2 Importing the Add On Instruction 1 In the Controller Organization window expand the TASKS folder and subfolder until you reach the MAINPROGRAM folder 2 In the MAINPROGRAM folder double click to ope...

Page 31: ...struction for example My Documents or Desktop Select the MVI56EMNETC_ADDON_RUNG_V1_5 L5X file This action opens the Import Configuration dialog box showing the controller tags that will be created 5 I...

Page 32: ...the import RSLogix will indicate that the import is in progress When the import is completed the new rung with the Add On Instruction will be visible as shown in the following illustration The procedu...

Page 33: ...e following steps show how to establish communication through the serial interface It is not mandatory that you use the processor s serial interface You may access the processor through whatever netwo...

Page 34: ...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 bo...

Page 35: ...te During startup and initialization the MVI56E MNETC module receives its protocol and backplane configuration information from the installed Personality Module Compact Flash Use ProSoft Configuration...

Page 36: ...iar PCB s window consists of a tree view on the left and an information pane and a configuration pane on the right side of the window When you first start PCB the tree view consists of folders for Def...

Page 37: ...7 of 72 April 18 2011 2 On the shortcut menu select CHOOSE MODULE TYPE This action opens the Choose Module Type dialog box 3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box select MVI56E In the Sele...

Page 38: ...VI56E MNETC module contains a sample configuration file with configuration parameters that match the sample application in this Setup Guide To retrieve the sample configuration file follow these steps...

Page 39: ...ght mouse button to open a shortcut menu On the shortcut menu choose SELECT FOR PCB This action places the module s Ethernet address in the Upload Files dialog box 3 Click the X in the top right corne...

Page 40: ...roSoft Configuration Builder until the MNET CLIENT 0 COMMANDS tag is visible 2 Double click the MNET CLIENT 0 COMMANDS tag to open the Edit MNET Client 0 Commands dialog box Select the first command i...

Page 41: ...e Modbus Slave Quantum processor MVI56E MNETC Database Address Quantum Memory Address 1000 400801 1001 400802 1002 400803 1003 400804 1004 400805 1005 400806 1006 400807 1007 400808 1008 400809 1009 4...

Page 42: ...0 400401 1 400402 2 400403 3 400404 4 400405 5 400406 6 400407 7 400408 8 400409 9 400411 In the sample configuration a Modbus Write Command is present but disabled To enable this command change the E...

Page 43: ...1 Port on the module by using an Ethernet crossover cable not included 4 7 1 Setting Up a Temporary IP Address Important ProSoft Configuration Builder locates MVI56E MNETC modules through UDP broadcas...

Page 44: ...us TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Page 44 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011 2 Click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu On the shortcut menu choose DIAGNOSTICS 3...

Page 45: ...n to open the ProSoft Discovery Service Select the module then right click and choose ASSIGN TEMPORARY IP 5 The module s default IP address is usually 192 168 0 250 Choose an unused IP within your sub...

Page 46: ...18 2011 6 Close the ProSoft Discovery Service window Enter the temporary IP in the Ethernet address field of the Connection Setup dialog box then click the TEST CONNECTION button to verify that the mo...

Page 47: ...ured you must download copy the updated Project file from your PC to the module 1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder click once to select the MVI56E MNETC module 2 Open the PROJECT menu...

Page 48: ...ill see an error message To correct the error follow these steps 1 Click OK to dismiss the error message 2 In the Download dialog box click BROWSE DEVICE S to open ProSoft Discovery Service 3 Select t...

Page 49: ...rk upload and download files and view network and module diagnostics from a PC RSLinx is not required when you use CIPconnect All you need are The IP addresses and slot numbers of any 1756 ENBT module...

Page 50: ...sociated parameters If the MVI56E MNETC is available in a remote rack accessible through ControlNet or Ethernet IP include all racks by using the ADD RACK button Parameter Description Source Module So...

Page 51: ...networks o The maximum number of supported racks is six 2 Click CONSTRUCT CIP PATH to build the path in text format 3 Click OK to confirm the configured path 4 8 2 Using RSWho to Connect to the Module...

Page 52: ...Enhanced Communication Module Page 52 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011 4 Click RSWHO to display modules on the network The MVI56E MNETC module will automatically be identified on the networ...

Page 53: ...t part of this tutorial is to configure the remote Modbus TCP IP Server For this example the Modbus TCP IP Server will be a NOE communication adapter The IP Address for the Modbus TCP IP Server must m...

Page 54: ...the Modbus TCP IP Server The final part of this tutorial is to connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Application Port on the MVI56E MNETC module either directly or through an Ethernet h...

Page 55: ...several ways to verify that the MVI56E MNETC module is communicating with the processor and with the Modbus TCP IP Client network You can View Exchanged Data View the Module Status in the RSLogix 5000...

Page 56: ...essor controller tags MNETC DATA WRITEDATA 0 through MNETC DATA WRITEDATA 9 2 For words 0 through 9 enter the numbers shown in the following illustration This action sends the values you entered to th...

Page 57: ...TOR and enter the following values in processor memory addresses from 400801 through 400810 as shown in the following illustration This action populates the memory addresses in the Quantum processor t...

Page 58: ...value of the READ REGISTER START parameter In this case the COMMAND ERROR POINTER was set to 1500 and the READ REGISTER START to 1000 This means that 1500 1000 500 so READDATA 500 and READDATA 501 wi...

Page 59: ...the one configured in the ladder logic AOI Processor is not in RUN or REM RUN mode Last config date Indicates the last date when the module changed its IP address You can update the module date and ti...

Page 60: ...e MVI56E MNETC is working normally RED The most common cause is that the module has detected a communication error during operation of an application port The following conditions may also cause a RED...

Page 61: ...rstanding of how to make it work for your specific application The following resources are available to help you build on your success For more information about the MVI56E MNETC module including deta...

Page 62: ...ule s setup and network configuration data or personality This feature benefits the end user with quick replacement of modules for disaster recovery Restore a module by a simple exchange of the Person...

Page 63: ...er Modbus TCP IP Client on the network use the MNET or MNETR module The MNET and MNETR modules can act as both a Modbus TCP IP Server and as a Modbus TCP IP Client 5 1 3 Is the MVI56E product a direct...

Page 64: ...Discovery Service for temporary changes Items 3 and 4 can also be performed through the module s built in web page The Optional AOI is needed only for specific applications where Ethernet or CIPconne...

Page 65: ...ceived number of errors and error codes 5 1 12 Are there any other ways to monitor module diagnostics besides being connected to the module s network subnet PCB can monitor the module via ControlLogix...

Page 66: ...Building on Success MVI56E MNETC ControlLogix Platform Setup Guide Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Page 66 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011...

Page 67: ...to a Master on a serial network D Default Gateway The IP address of a network router where data is sent if the destination IP address is outside the local subnet The gateway is the device that routes...

Page 68: ...umbers from 0 to 255 separated by periods dots Networks using the TCP IP Protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination Each number can be 0 to 255 For example 192 168 0 100 could...

Page 69: ...ystem designed to either transmit data or receive data but not both Broadcast television is an example of simplex communication system A television station sends a TV signal but cannot receive respons...

Page 70: ...Glossary of Terms MVI56E MNETC ControlLogix Platform Setup Guide Modbus TCP IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module Page 70 of 72 ProSoft Technology Inc April 18 2011...

Page 71: ...logic 64 Downloading the Project to the Module 19 47 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor 9 19 34 E Enabling the MNET Client 0 Commands 9 40 ESD 67 Ethernet 67 Ethernet LED Indicators 60 F...

Page 72: ...ing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software 35 Using RSWho to Connect to the Module 47 51 V Verifying Communication 9 19 55 Viewing Exchanged Data 55 W What are the differences between the MVI56 and th...

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