MVI56E-GEC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
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Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Contents
Your Feedback Please ................................................................................................... 2
Content Disclaimer ......................................................................................................... 2
Important Installation Instructions ................................................................................... 3
MVI (Multi-Vendor Interface) Modules ............................................................................ 3
Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 3
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Start Here
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1.1
System Requirements .......................................................................... 6
1.2
Package Contents ................................................................................ 7
1.3
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software................................. 7
1.4
Setting Jumpers .................................................................................... 7
1.5
Installing the Module in the Rack .......................................................... 8
1.6
Opening the Sample Ladder Logic ....................................................... 9
1.6.1
Determining the Firmware Version of Your Processor ......................... 9
1.6.2
Selecting the Slot Number for the Module .......................................... 10
1.7
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.......................... 11
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Using ProSoft Configuration Builder
12
2.1
ProSoft Configuration Builder ............................................................. 12
2.1.1
Adding the MVI56E-GEC Module to the Project ................................. 12
2.1.2
Renaming PCB Objects ...................................................................... 13
2.2
[Server x] ............................................................................................. 15
2.2.1
Enabled ............................................................................................... 15
2.2.2
Service Port Number .......................................................................... 15
2.2.3
Connection Timeout ............................................................................ 15
2.2.4
Connection Close Type ...................................................................... 15
2.2.5
Swap Rx Data Bytes ........................................................................... 15
2.2.6
Swap Tx Data Bytes ........................................................................... 16
2.3
Ethernet 1 Configuration ..................................................................... 17
2.4
Assigning a Temporary IP Address .................................................... 18
2.5
Downloading the Configuration File to the Module ............................. 21
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Configuring the Module in Studio 5000 Logix Designer
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3.1
Configuring the MVI56E-GEC in Studio 5000 Logix Designer ........... 23
3.2
Ladder Logic ....................................................................................... 26
3.2.1
Exporting the MVI56E-GEC .L5X File ................................................ 26
3.2.2
Importing the MVI56E-GEC .L5X file Into an Studio 5000 Project ..... 28
3.3
Optional Add-On Instruction ............................................................... 31
3.3.1
Setting Up the Optional AOI ............................................................... 33
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Sending and Receiving ASCII Data
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4.1
Sending ASCII Data ............................................................................ 35
4.1.1
Sending ASCII Text as a Client .......................................................... 35
