MVI94-GSC Configuration Guide
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1. Press for menu help ce Connected 0 04 45 ANSIW 57600 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print ect 2 8 1 Communication Status Port 1 This option is used to display the communication status and statistics of the specified port This information can be informative when trouble shooting communication problems After selecting the option the following information will be displayed PORT 1 STATUS Enabled Y Rec Data Len Receive State Characters Rec Messages Rec Transmit Len Transmit State Characters Tx Messages Tx 2 9 6 Port Configuration Port 1 This option is used to display the configuration information for the selected port After selecting the option the following information will be displayed PORT 1 ee t Type 1 TERM COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Baud 19200 Parity NONE Databits 8 Stopbits 1 RTS On 0 RTS Off 1 Handshaking N Y RTSCTS D DTRDSR X XONXOFF N NONE RECEIVE CONFIGURATION Term Char Count 2 Swap Code 1 Term Char s a Od 00 00 00 Pog 00 og 00 00 00 00 Packet size 10 Message Timeout 70 Char Timeout 500 SEND CONFIGURATION Minimum Delay 0 Timeout 5000 Swap Code 1 2 10 Esc Exit Program This option is used to exit the program and to display the operating system prompt This option should only be selected if instructed by the ProSoft Technical Support Group If you select the option the module will cease operation Data will no longer be tr2. in hexadecimal format This format is most useful when viewing binary protocol messages 2 1 8 A ASCII Format This option is used to select the display of the data in ASCII format This format is most useful when viewing ASCII protocol messages 2 1 9 B Start This option is used to start the data analyzer After the key is pressed all data transmitted and received on the currently selected port will be displayed An example display is shown below lt R gt lt 61 gt lt 63 gt lt 60 gt lt 06 gt lt 06 gt lt GA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt _TT_ 61 63 14 90 66 66 66 66 65 _TT_ 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 60 66 66 A3 67 _TT_ lt R gt lt 61 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt 0 gt lt GA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 061 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 65 96 00 00 00 06 09 00 TT 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt OA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 01 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 TT 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt n gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 01 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 TT 00 00 00 00 09 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt OA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 061 03 14 00 00 0
3. 0 00 00 00 TT 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 O0 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt OO0 gt lt OG gt lt BA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt AR gt TT 01 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 TT 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 68 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt OO gt lt O gt lt A gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 01 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 TT 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt O gt lt OB gt lt BA gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 01 03 14 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 TT 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 0 gt lt OB gt lt OO gt lt A gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 01 03 14 00 68 00 00 66 TT 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 09 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT lt R gt lt 01 gt lt 03 gt lt 00 gt lt 00 gt lt O gt lt A gt lt C5 gt lt CD gt lt R gt TT 61 03 14 00 00 00 68 00 00 TT 00 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A3 67 TT 8 ProSoft Technology Inc MVI94 GSC User Manual June 29 2004 Menu Options Special characters used in the display are as follows Data enclosed in these characters represent data received on the port lt gt Data enclosed in these characters represent data transmitted on
4. 4 GSC communication module Use of this port can help in trouble shooting problems that may exist with the module when interfacing with an Allen Bradley processor or the serial interface network Facilities on the port provide the following functionality e Full view of the module s configuration data e View of all the module s status data e Version information e Control over the module warm boot and cold boot e Data analyzer to view message processing on each port e Facility to upload and download the module configuration information The sections below describe the required elements connecting to the port and using the port Following these sections is a detailed discussion of the menu options offered when using the port 1 1 Required Hardware The hardware requirements to interface with the configuration debugger port are not too stringent A personal computer with a standard serial port should suffice For optimal performance the minimum is required e 80468 based processor Pentium preferred e 1 megabyte of memory e Atleast one serial communications port available Additionally a null modem cable is required between your PC and the port The module s port has a DB 9 male connector at the end of a RJ 45 to DB 9 pigtail The RJ 45 end of the cable is to be placed in the MVI94 GSC Port 1 connector top port The cable required is displayed below MVI94 GSC Configuration Debug Port Cable DB 9 Male RS 232 Host RxD TxD TxD RxD COM C
5. GSC9 SOFTWARE REVISION LEVEL 1 15 OPERATING SYSTEM REVISION 0604 RUN NUMBER 1501 PROGRAM SCAN COUNTER 37659 FREE MEMORY 275056 BACKPLANE ee ag 5 pe BACKPLANE API VERSION A MODULE NAME 94 VENDOR ID 309 DEVICE TYPE PRODUCT CODE 2 SERIAL NUMBER 30A64016 REVISION 2 01 7 Connected 0 04 00 ANSIW 57600 8 N 1 5 PS UM Capt Printed A This information may be requested when calling for technical support on the product Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module operation The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a module s program cycle is complete This value can be used to determine the frequency of program execution by pressing the V key at one second intervals 10 ProSoft Technology Inc MVI94 GSC User Manual June 29 2004 Menu Options 2 7 W Warm Boot Module This option is selected when a warm boot operation is required of the module This request is usually made after configuration changes are set or to reset the module After selecting the option the following will be displayed lex Be Edit View Call Transfer Hep Dis el3 sola Tal Press Y key to confirm warm boot Warm booting module Reloading Frogn Values Read Config GENERIC SERIAL ascii MODULE MVI94 GSC c 1999 2004 ProSoft Technology Inc PRODUCT NAME CODE GSC9 SOFTWARE REVISION LEVEL 1 15 OPERATING SYSTEM REVISION 0604 RUN NUMBER 1501
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7. MVI94 GSC Flex Platform General Serial Communication Module Configuration Debugger Port Users Guide June 16 2004 ProSoft Technology Inc 1675 Chester Ave 4 Floor Bakersfield CA 93301 661 716 5100 661 716 5101 Fax prosoft prosoft technology com Please Read This Notice Successful application of the MVI94 GSC module requires a reasonable working knowledge of the Allen Bradley hardware and the application in which the combination is to be used For this reason it is important that those responsible for implementing the module satisfy themselves that the combination will meet the needs of the application without exposing personnel or equipment to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions This manual is provided to assist the user in interfacing with the MVI94 GSC module s configuration debug port Every attempt has been made to assure that the information provided is accurate and a true reflection of the product s functionality In order to assure a complete understanding of the operation of the product the user should read all applicable Allen Bradley documentation on the operation of the A B hardware Under no condition will ProSoft Technology Inc be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of the product Reproduction of the contents of this manual in whole or in part without written permission from ProSoft Technology Inc is prohibited Information in
8. OM GND 1 2 Required Software The software required on your personal computer to interface with the configuration debugger port is operating system dependent Tested software include the following ProSoft Technology Inc 5 MV194 GSC Configuration Guide June 29 2004 Introduction DOS ProComm PS Term and several other terminal emulation programs Windows 3 1 Terminal Windows 95 98 HyperTerminal and PS Term Windows NT HyperTerminal Linux Minicom Any ASCII terminal emulation software package provided with your operating system should work as long as it can be configured as follows 1 3 Using the Port Baud Rate 57 600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 The following steps are required to interface with the configuration debugger port e Connect your computer to the module s port using a null modem cable e Start the terminal emulation program on your computer and configure the communication parameters to those shown in the Required Software section 57600 N 8 1 e Enter the character on your computer If everything is set up correctly the port s menu will be displayed If there is no response from the module check the communication setup and the cable In addition make sure you are connected to the correct port on your computer and the module ProSoft Technology Inc MVI94 GSC User Manual June 29 2004 Menu Options 2 Menu Options Features
9. ansferred between the ports and the module and between the Allen Bradley processor and the ProSoft Technology Inc 11 MVI94 GSC Configuration Guide June 29 2004 Menu Options 12 ProSoft Technology Inc MVI94 GSC User Manual June 29 2004
10. available through the use of the configuration debug port on the MVI94 GSC module are all reached using single keystrokes on your computer There is a single main menu and several sub menus presented on the port To view the current selections available press the key on your computer If you are in main menu mode the following menu will be displayed amp com44 HyperTerminal i 0 x Ble Edt View Cal Transfer Help Dis el3 ola sl te GENERIC SERIAL ASCII MODULE MVI94 GSC MENU Display Menu A Data Analyzer B Block Transfer Statistics C Module Configuration V Version Information R Receive Configuration from Remote Unit S Send Configuration to Remote Unit W Warm Boot Module 1 Communication Status 6 Port Configuration Esc Exit Program T Connected 0 00 35 lANSIW 576008 N 1 SCRO ca NUM Capt Printe A If this menu is not displayed press the M key to display the main menu All facilities offered by the configuration debugger are shown on the main menu Each option is discussed below 2 1 A Data Analyzer Selection of this menu option places the program in analyzer menu mode This mode of operation is used to display messages generated and received by the module To view the menu options available in this mode press the key and the following menu will be displayed DATA ANALYZER VIEW MENU Display Menu 5 1 mSec Ticks 6 5 mSec Ticks 7 1 mSec Ticks 8 58 mSec Ticks 9 166 mSec Ticks No
11. e general module configuration information for the MVI94 GSC module ProSoft Technology Inc 9 MV194 GSC Configuration Guide June 29 2004 Menu Options 2 4 R Receive Module Configuration from Remote Unit This option is used to send a configuration file from a remote PC to the ASCII module After selecting the option press the Y key to confirm the operation Now transfer the file from the PC to the ASCII unit using the Ymodem file transfer protocol When the module receives the configuration file it will perform a warm boot operation to load the new configuration parameters into the module 2 5 S Send Module Configuration to Remote Unit This option is used to send the configuration information stored in the module to a remote unit PC After selecting the option press the Y key to confirm the operation Now transfer the file to the remote PC using the Ymodem file transfer protocol After the file is uploaded it can be viewed using any text editor program You can alter the configuration and select the receive menu option to transfer the new configuration to the module 2 6 V Version Information This option is used to view the current version of the software for the module and other important values After kle the option the following will be displayed de Be EX ven cal Transfer Help D 213 ola E GENERIC SERIAL ASCII MODULE MVI94 GSC c 1999 2004 ProSoft Technology Inc PRODUCT NAME CODE
12. mSec Ticks H Hex Format A ASCII Format B Start S Stop M Main Menu Port 1 Format HEX Tick 1 This tool is extremely useful in determining the operation of the module and nodes on the network of each port The parameters shown at the bottom of the display show the current analyzer settings Each of the menu options is discussed in the sections below 2 1 1 5 1 mSec Ticks This option is used to generate 1 millisecond timing marks on the display This may help when determining communication timing characteristics ProSoft Technology Inc 7 MVI94 GSC Configuration Guide June 29 2004 Menu Options 2 1 2 6 5 mSec Ticks This option is used to generate 5 millisecond timing marks on the display This may help when determining communication timing characteristics 2 1 3 7 10 mSec Ticks This option is used to generate 10 millisecond timing marks on the display This may help when determining communication timing characteristics 2 1 4 8 50 mSec Ticks This option is used to generate 50 millisecond timing marks on the display This may help when determining communication timing characteristics 2 1 5 9 100 mSec Ticks This option is used to generate 100 millisecond timing marks on the display This may help when determining communication timing characteristics 2 1 6 O No mSec Ticks This option is used to turn the display of timing marks off 2 1 7 H Hex Format This option is used to select the display of the data
13. the port lt R gt These characters are inserted when the RTS line is driven high on the port lt R gt These characters are inserted when the RTS line is dropped low on the port lt CS gt These characters are displayed when the CTS line is recognized high TT These characters are displayed when the timing mark interval has been reached This parameter is user defined 2 1 10 S Stop This option is used to stop the analyzer Use this option to freeze the display so the data can be analyzed To restart the analyzer press the B key WARNING When in analyzer mode program execution will slow down Only use this tool during a trouble shooting session Disable the analyzer before leaving the module to run in its normal mode 2 1 11 M Main Menu This menu option is used to return to the main menu mode 2 2 B Block Transfer Statistics This menu option is used to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane data transfer operations After selecting this option the following will be displayed Selecting this option at one second intervals can be used to determine the number of blocks transferred each second BACKPLANE STATISTICS at TRANSFER CONFIGURATION RITE DATA TRANSFER Last 87 READ DATA TRANSFER Last 88 BLOCK COUNTS Retry Failed Fail Cnt Read 1881 Write 1888 Parsing 65283 Error 18441 2 3 C Module Configuration This option displays th
14. this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ProSoft Technology Inc Improvements and or changes in this manual or the product may be made at any time These changes will be made periodically to correct technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Additional resource documents are provided for the module They include the following MVI94 GSC User Manual This reference provides a description of the module s functionality and an introduction to its applicability to applications This reference should be read first for an understanding of the module s operating modes and configuration requirements Data flow diagrams are provided to display the interface between the processor the module and the serial network ProSoft Technology Inc 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 MVI94 GSC Configuration Debug Guide June 16 2004 TE Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION iii te nd Aa GAM ne AI A te del EE 5 1 1 REQUIRED HARD WARE tro di it dans ane renal ere tad le desc dees gen dera 5 1 2 REQUIRED SOFTWARE ini nn de s ries sen AA e A ben deteste eee Et es 5 1 3 USING THE POR Preire iei Ai 6 2 MENU OPTIONS nm ri nat in in a a a ne lite tenais a Ea sa SEE SEEVE Eia 7 2 1 AS DATA ANALYZER ld dat dd dida 7 2I IE MSEC LICKS eniran a handaan teen aren n rn eiet 7 22 BES SCC LICKS AA A NON 8 2 13 T LO SEE LIE a dad RO RN 8 2 1 4 NTE E ARA A Ad As ke DL1 5 LOO MSC L
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