Generic Serial ASCII for CompactLogix
MVI69-GSC
The ProSoft Technology MVI69 Generic ASCII Serial module is a fast and easy way to add two fully configurable ASCII communication ports to the CompactLogix platform without consuming the front port of the processor.
Features and Benefits
The MVI69-GSC module is a single slot, backplane compatible solution for the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix platform. This module has two powerful and fully configurable ASCII communication ports, each supporting the sending and receiving of large ASCII character strings. With the implementation of some supporting ladder logic in the processor, the many different devices supporting ASCII communications can be integrated into the CompactLogix platform.
Applications
The MVI69-GSC module is the ideal solution for the many applications where ASCII character communications must be added to the CompactLogix platform. Applications using the MVI69-GSC 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
- ASCII Communication ports 1 & 2 (PRT1, PRT2)
- Both ports are capable of transmitting and/or receiving ASCII character strings. Each port is individually configurable:
- Termination types
- Stream mode
- Termination character(s)
- Message timeout
- Intercharacter timeout
- Packet size limit
- Baud rate: 110 to 115.2K baud
- Parity: none, even, odd
- Stop bits: 1 or 2
- Data bits: 5 to 8
- RTS on/off timing: 0 to 65535 ms
- Minimum response delay: 0 to 65535 ms
- Handshaking (optional)
- Hardware: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR
- Software: XON/XOFF
- ASCII character strings up to 4096 characters in length supported
- Full hardware handshaking control provides radio, modem and Multidrop support
- Memory usage is completely user configurable supporting the storage and transfer of up to 4000 registers to/from the control processor
- Module error and status conditions returned to processor for diagnostic purposes
- Module status
- Port error status word (bit mapped)
- Port receive state
- Port receive character count
- Port receive block count
- Port transmit state
- Port transmit character count
- Port transmit block count
- All data related to the module is contained in a single controller tag with defined objects to ease in the configuration, monitoring and interfacing with the module
Hardware Specifications
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Dimensions
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Standard 1769 Single-slot module
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Current Load
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800 mA max@ 5 VDC (Serial)
Power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45 installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus)
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Operating Temp.
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0 to 60 Deg C
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32 to 140 Deg F
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Storage Temp.
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-40 to 85 Deg C
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-40 to 185 Deg F
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Relative Humidity
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5 - 95% (w/o condensation)
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LED Indicators
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Power and Module Status
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Application Status
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Serial Port Activity
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Serial Activity and Error Status
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CFG Port
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RJ45 (DB-9M w/ supplied cable)
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RS-232 only
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No hardware handshaking
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App Ports (P1, P2)
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RJ45 (DB-9M w/supplied cable)
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RS-232 handshaking configurable
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500V Optical isolation from backplane
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Shipped with Unit
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RJ45 to DB-9M cables for each port
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6-foot RS-232 configuration Cable
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Ordering Information
| MVI69-GSC |
Generic Serial ASCII for CompactLogix |
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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.
Sales and Support:
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