ProSoft Technology MVI56E-GSC - April

Start Here MVI56E-GSC/GSCXT ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform
User Manual Enhanced Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module
Page 24 of 140 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
April 24, 2017
If the Test Connection procedure fails, you will see an error message. To correct
the error, follow these steps.
1 Click OK to dismiss the error message.
2 On the DOWNLOAD dialog box, click BROWSE DEVICES to open PROSOFT
DISCOVERY SERVICE.
3 Select the module, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. On the shortcut menu, choose SELECT FOR PCB.
4 Close Prosoft Discovery Service.
5 Click DOWNLOAD to transfer the Ethernet configuration to the module.
Using CIPconnect
®
to Connect to the Module
You can use CIPconnect
®
to connect a PC to the ProSoft Technology MVI56E-
GSC module over Ethernet using Rockwell Automation’s 1756-ENBT
EtherNet/IP
®
module. This allows you to configure the MVI56E-GSC network
settings and view module diagnostics from a PC. RSLinx is not required when
you use CIPconnect. All you need are:
 The IP addresses and slot numbers of any 1756-ENBT modules in the path
 The slot number of the MVI56E-GSC in the destination ControlLogix chassis
(the last ENBTx and chassis in the path).