MVI56E-MNETCR ♦ ControlLogix Platform
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Modbus TCP/IP Multi-Client Enhanced Communications Module for Remote Chassis
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
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Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3
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Start Here
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1.1
What's New? ........................................................................................................... 10
1.2
System Requirements ............................................................................................. 11
1.3
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 12
1.4
Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 13
1.5
Installing the Module in the Rack ............................................................................ 14
1.6
Importing the Sample Add-On Instruction ............................................................... 16
1.7
Creating a New RSLogix 5000 Project .................................................................... 17
1.7.1
Creating the Remote Network ................................................................................. 18
1.7.2
Creating the Module - Remote Rack ....................................................................... 20
1.7.3
Creating the Module - Local Rack ........................................................................... 22
1.7.4
Importing the Add-On Instruction ............................................................................ 25
1.8
Connecting Your PC to the ControlLogix Processor ............................................... 37
1.9
Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor .............................................. 38
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Configuring the MVI56E-MNETCR Module
39
2.1
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder .................................................................. 39
2.2
Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ........................................................ 39
2.2.1
Upgrading from MVI56-MNETCR in ProSoft Configuration Builder ........................ 40
2.2.2
Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 41
2.2.3
Setting Module Parameters ..................................................................................... 43
2.2.4
Module ..................................................................................................................... 44
2.2.5
MNET Client x ......................................................................................................... 46
2.2.6
MNET Client x Commands ...................................................................................... 49
2.2.7
Static ARP Table ..................................................................................................... 55
2.2.8
Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................ 56
2.3
Connecting Your PC to the Module ......................................................................... 57
2.3.1
Setting Up a Temporary IP Address ....................................................................... 57
2.4
Downloading the Project to the Module .................................................................. 61
2.4.1
Using CIPconnect to Connect to the Module .......................................................... 63
2.4.2
Using RSWho to Connect to the Module ................................................................ 72
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Ladder Logic
75
3.1
Controller Tags ........................................................................................................ 76
3.1.1
MVI56(E)-MNETCR Controller Tags ....................................................................... 76
3.2
User-Defined Data Types (UDTs) ........................................................................... 77
3.2.1
MVI56(E)-MNETCR User-Defined Data Types ....................................................... 77
3.3
Using Controller Tags .............................................................................................. 78
3.4
Controller Tag Overview.......................................................................................... 79
3.4.1
MNETCR.DATA ...................................................................................................... 79
3.4.2
MNETCR.CONTROL .............................................................................................. 82
3.4.3
MNETCR.STATUS .................................................................................................. 82
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