Generic ASCII Communication Module - Single Port for FLEX I/O
MVI94-GSC-E
The ProSoft Technology Generic ASCII Serial Interface Module Single Port is a fast and easy way to add a fully configurable ASCII communication port to the FLEX platform without consuming the front port of the processor.
Features and Benefits
The MVI94-GSC-E allows Rockwell Automation Flex I/O compatible processors to interface easily with other serial communication devices. Compatible devices include bar code readers, scanners, scales, printers, terminals and any other serial communication devices
General Specifications
Some of the general specifications include:
- Operation via simple ladder logic
- Complete setup and monitoring of module through Debug port and user configuration file
- Flex backplane interface via I/O access
Applications
The MVI94-GSC-E module is the ideal solution for the many applications where ASCII character communications must be added to the FLEX platform. Applications using the MVI94-GSC-E module can be found in many industrial sectors generally involving the following applications:
- Bar code scanner interfaces
- Weigh scale interfaces
- Legacy ASCII protocol connections
- Terminal port emulation
- Printer driver (alarm/status printer)
Functional Specifications
The MVI94-GSC-E module interfaces a serial communication device with the Rockwell Automation Flex processor. One application port is present on the module to interface with devices such as bar code readers, scales, printers and terminals. The communication port permits both the reception and transmission of data between the Rockwell Automation processor and attached devices. The module is designed primarily to receive data (up to 4096 characters in consecutive blocks), but can also transmit up to 10 characters on a block transfer.
Some of the general specifications include:
- One port to receive and/or transmit data
- Receive up to 4096 characters
- Transmit up to 10 characters per block
Configurable parameters include:
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Parameter
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Description
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Termination type
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Stream mode, termination character(s), message timeout, intercharacter timeout and packet size limit
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Baud Rate
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110 to 115,200
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Parity
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None, Odd and Even
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Data Bits
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5 to 8
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Stop Bits
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1 or 2
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RTS On and Off Timing
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Minimum Response Delay
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Hardware or Software Handshaking
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RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR or XON/XOFF
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Byte Swapping
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Swap bytes received or to transmit
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Hardware Specifications
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Specification
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Description
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Form Factor
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Single-slot 1794 backplane compatible
Locate in any slot of backplane
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Backplane current load
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20 mA @ 5 V
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External power supply
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12 VDC to 24 VDC
340 mA to 170 mA
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Operating temperature
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0 to 55° C (32 to 131° F)
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Storage temperature
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-40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F)
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Shock
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30g operational
50g non-operational
5g from 10 to 150 Hz
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Relative humidity
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5 to 95% (non-condensing)
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LED indicators
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Module status
Backplane transfer status
Application status
Serial activity and error LED status
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Configuration Serial port (PRT1)
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Mini-DIN
RS-232
Hardware handshaking
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Application serial Port (PRT2)
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Mini-DIN
RS-232/422/485 jumper selectable
500V optical isolation from backplane
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Dimensions (with Module installed in Base)
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3.7H x 3.7W x 2.7D inches
94H x 94W x 69D mm
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Ordering Information
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Generic ASCII Communication Module - Single Port for FLEX I/O |
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| To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here. |
Distributors:
Place your order by email to orders@prosoft-technology.com:, fax to +1 661-716-5101.
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