MVI46-GSC PROSOFT Universal Network Interface Module

Description

Generic Serial Communication Module

ƒ 32 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 64 Mbytes of RAM recommended
ƒ 50 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application requirements)
ƒ 16-color VGA graphics adapter, 640 x 480 minimum resolution (256 Color 800 × 600 recommended)
ƒ CD-ROM drive
ƒ 3.5 inch floppy disk drive
ƒ HyperTerminal or other terminal emulator program capable of file transfers using Ymodem protocol.

Package Contents
The following components are included with your MVI46-GSC module, and are all required for installation and configuration.

If you have not already installed and configured your SLC processor and power supply, please do so before installing the MVI46-GSC module. Refer to your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.

Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to connect to verify that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumpers, insert MVI46-GSC into the SLC™ chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install SLC™ modules.

In order for the MVI46-GSC module to function, a minimum amount of configuration data must be transferred to the module. The following table provides an overview of the different types of configuration data that the module will require, depending on the operating modes to be supported. Function Name Description Data Transfer General Module Configuration This section of the configuration data contains the module configuration data that defines the data transfer between the module and the SLC processor. Serial Port Drivers Port Configuration These sections define the characteristics of each of the serial communication ports on the module. These parameters must be set correctly for proper module operation.

The MVI46-GSC module must be configured at least once when the card is first powered, and any time thereafter when the parameters must be changed. Changing parameters during operation In order to change any of the module’s configuration information, a warm- or cold-boot operation is required. This will force the module to request the configuration information from the processor. A warm- or cold-boot request can be generated by the processor through the ladder logic or through the Configuration/Debug port of the module.