Reference MVI56-DH485R
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ControlLogix Platform
User Manual
DH485 Interface Module for Remote Chassis
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Page 65 of 97
August 27, 2009
5.2.5 Slave Driver
The Slave Driver Mode allows the MVI56-DH485R module to respond to CIF and
data read and write commands issued by a remote node on the DH-485 network.
The following flow chart and associated table describe the flow of data into and
out of the module.
0
3999
Database
Addresses
ControlLogix
Controller Tags
Slave
Mode
Driver
Status
Status
from Module
Register
Data
storage
Register
Data
Processor Memory
DH485R Module
Backplane Interface
Configuration
Status
4
2
3
5
1
Step Description
1
The DH-485 slave port driver receives the configuration information from the
configuration file on the compact flash disk. This information configures the serial port
and define the slave node characteristics. The module simulates N-files and CIF to
permit remote access of the database.
2
A Host device, such as the Rockwell Automation SLC or an HMI application issues a
read or write command to the module’s node address. The port driver qualifies the
message before accepting it into the module.
3
After the module accepts the command, the data is immediately transferred to or from
the internal database in the module or the CIF data area. If the command is a read
command, the data is read out of the database and a response message is built. If the
command is a write command, the data is written directly into the database and a
response message is built.
4
After the data processing has been completed in Step 3, the response is issued to the
originating master node.
5
Counters are available in the Status Block that permit the ladder logic program to
determine the level of activity of the Slave Driver.
Review the
Modifying The Configuration Data
section for a complete list of the
parameters that must be defined for a slave port. The slave driver supports the
following DH-485 command set:
TYPE ACCESS
Description
CIF
Read
485CIF, Peer-to-Peer, Read MSG requests
CIF
Write
485CIF, Peer-to-Peer, Write MSG requests
Data Table
Read
500CPU, Peer-to-Peer, Read MSG requests
Data Table
Write
500CPU, Peer-to-Peer, Write MSG requests