'C' Programmable Communications Module

MVI71-ADM

The MVI71 Application Development Module is a FLEX backplane compatible module that allows user-developed "C" applications to operate on the PLC platform. A great way to speed up custom ASCII data communications or to protect a proprietary algorithm, the ADM is a powerful tool for the PLC platform.

Features and Benefits

Powerful platform for developing and running 'C' applications on Rockwell Automation's PLC processors. The MVI71-ADM module is a single slot, backplane compatible solution for the Rockwell Automation PLC platforms. This module is a powerful and programmable solution supporting two fully isolated serial ports allowing serial field devices to be integrated into the FLEX platforms.

The MVI71-ADM module has three serial ports, two of which are isolated for field interfaces:

  • P1: Debug/configuration RS-232
  • P2: Application RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
  • P3: Application RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485

P2 and P3 are jumper configured for direct or multi-drop field communication. The application program can be written to control the two application ports independently, allowing maximum flexibility in the design.

General Specifications

  • Operation via simple ladder logic
  • Complete setup and monitoring of module through Debug port and user configuration file
  • PLC backplane interface via I/O access

Applications

The MVI71-ADM module is the ideal solution for many applications where serial connectivity must be added to a PLC platform. Applications using the MVI71-ADM module include:

  • Bar code scanner interface
  • Legacy ASCII protocol connections
  • Terminal port emulation
  • Printer driver (Alarm/status printer)
  • Customized protocol implementations

Functional Specifications

Development Environment

  • Operating system: General software DOS 6-XL
  • Compatible compiler (16-bit DOS target)
  • Digital Mars C++ V8.49
  • Borland C++ V5.02

Application Programming Interfaces (API)

  • Serial Port API: serial port functions
  • Backplane API: low level backplane functions
  • ADM API debug port functions: debug port functions, database functions timer functions, high level backplane transfer functions, LED functions, flash read functions

Hardware Specifications

Application Serial ports
(P1, P2)

 
 

Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, modem, and multi-drop support

Software configurable communication parameter

Baud rate: 110 to 115,200 baud depending on protocol
Parity: None, Odd or Even
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, or 8
Stop Bits: 1 or 2
RTS On/Off Delay: 0 to 65535 ms
RS-232 handshaking configurable

App Ports (P1, P2)

RJ45 (DB-9M with supplied cable)
RS-232, 485, and 422 (jumper selectable)
500V optical isolation from backplane

CFG Port

RJ45 (DB-9M with supplied cable)
RS-232 only

Shipped with unit

RJ45 to DB-9M adapter cable and 6-foot RS-232 configuration cable for the debug port

Form Factor

Single Slot - 1771 chassis compatible

 

BTR/BTW data transfer

 

Local or remote rack

Backplane Current Load

800 mA @ 5V

Operating Temperature

0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F)

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85 deg C (-40 to 185 deg F)

Shock

30g operational

 

50g non-operational

Vibration

5g from 10 - 150 Hz

Relative Humidity

5 - 95% (w/o condensation)

LED Indicators

Module status

 

Backplane transfer status

 

Application status

 

Serial Activity and error LED status

Configuration Port (CFG)

DB-9M PC compatible

 

RS-232

 

Hardware handshaking

Application Serial Port (P2, P3)

(2) RJ45 RS-232/422/485

Shipped with unit

RJ45 to DB-9M cables for each port

 

6-foot RS-232 configuration cable

Ordering Information

MVI71-ADM 'C' Programmable Communications Module
   
To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here.

 

Distributors:
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