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MVI56E-MCM / MCMXT ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Modbus Communication Module
Contents
Setup Guide
Contents
Important Safety Information - MVI56E and MVI56E-XT Modules ..................................................... 2
Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 3
ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation.................................................................................... 3
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................ 4
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Scope
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
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What's New? ............................................................................................................. 8
Learning Objectives................................................................................................... 9
ProSoft Technology Documentation ....................................................................... 10
Prerequisites ........................................................................................................... 11
Before You Begin
2.1
2.2
2.3
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System Requirements ............................................................................................. 13
Required Items ........................................................................................................ 14
Sample Files............................................................................................................ 15
Install the Configuration Tools
3.1
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Install ProSoft Discovery Service ............................................................................ 17
The Sample Application
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.3
4.4
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About the MODBUS Protocol.................................................................................. 19
General Overview.................................................................................................... 20
Required Steps........................................................................................................ 21
Architecture ............................................................................................................. 22
Memory Map ........................................................................................................... 23
Procedures
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.5
5.6
5.7
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Physical Setup......................................................................................................... 25
Set Module Jumpers ............................................................................................... 25
Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 26
Connect Your PC to the Module's Ethernet Port..................................................... 27
Set Temporary IP Address ...................................................................................... 28
Connect to the Module’s Web Page........................................................................ 30
Upload the Add-On Instruction from the Module..................................................... 31
Connect your PC to the ControlLogix Processor .................................................... 39
Download the Sample Program to the Processor................................................... 40
Set up the Read and Write Database Areas ........................................................... 41
Configure Modbus Port 1 (P1) ................................................................................ 42
Configure the Modbus Master Read Command ..................................................... 44
Configure the Modbus Master Write Command...................................................... 45
Reboot the Module to Transfer New Parameter Values ......................................... 46
Configure the Quantum Processor as a Modbus Slave.......................................... 47
Connect the MVI56E-MCM Module to the Quantum Processor ............................. 48
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