Contents
MVI56E-MNETC ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Setup Guide
Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client Enhanced Communication Module
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
April 18, 2011
4.11
Verifying Communication ........................................................................................ 55
4.11.1
Viewing Exchanged Data ........................................................................................ 55
4.11.2
Checking Module Status through ControlLogix Controller Tags ............................ 58
4.11.3
LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 59
5
Building on Success
61
5.1
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... 62
5.1.1
What are the differences between the MVI56 and the MVI56E modules? What
does the "E" stand for? ................................................................................................................ 62
5.1.2
What is the difference between 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 Configuration Builder (PCB)? ....................................................... 63
5.1.6
What is the purpose of the MVI56E-MNETC Ethernet (E1) Port? .......................... 63
5.1.7
How do I change the module’s IP address? ........................................................... 64
5.1.8
What is the purpose of the Optional MVI56E-MNETC Add-On Instruction? .......... 64
5.1.9
What is ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS)? ............................................................ 64
5.1.10
Does the MVI56E-MNETC module require processor logic? ................................. 64
5.1.11
How do I monitor MVI56E-MNETC operation? ....................................................... 65
5.1.12
Are there any other ways to monitor module diagnostics besides being connected
to the module’s network (subnet)? .............................................................................................. 65
Glossary of Terms
67
Index
71