ProSoft Technology MVI56E-MCM User Manual

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1.6.1 Before You Import the Add-On Instruction
Note: This section only applies if your processor is using RSLogix 5000 version 16 or higher. If you
have an earlier version, please see Using the Sample Program - RSLogix 5000 Version 15 and
earlier (page 189).
Two Add-On Instructions are provided for the MVI56E-MCM module. The first is
required for setting up the module; the second is optional.
Download them from www.prosoft-technology.com. Save them to a convenient
location in your PC, such as Desktop or My Documents.
File Name
Description
MVI56EMCM_AddOn_Rung_v2_8.L5X. A
newer version may be available at
www.prosoft-technology.com
L5X file containing Add-On Instruction, user defined
data types, controller tags and ladder logic required
to configure the MVI56E-MCM module
MVI56(E)MCM_Optional_AddOn_Rung_v1_2
.L5X. A newer version may be available at
www.prosoft-technology.com
Optional L5X file containing additional Add-On
Instruction with logic for changing Ethernet
configuration and clock settings.
About the Optional Add-On Instruction
The Optional Add-On Instruction performs the following tasks:
 Read/Write Ethernet Configuration
Allows the processor to read or write the module IP address, subnet mask,
and network gateway IP address.
 Read/Write Module Clock Value
Allows the processor to read and write the module clock settings. The
module's free-running clock also stores the last time that the Ethernet
configuration was changed or the last time the module was restarted or
rebooted. The date and time of the last change or restart is displayed on the
scrolling LED during module power-up/start-up sequence.
For more information, see Using the Optional Add-On Instruction (page 180).
Note: You can also set the date and time from the module's Connect to the Module’s Web Page
(page 118).
Important: The Optional Add-On Instruction supports only the two features listed above. You must
use the regular MVI56E-MCM Add-On Instruction for all other features including backplane transfer
and Modbus data communication.

ProSoft Technology MVI56E-MCM Specifications

General

Brand	ProSoft Technology
Model	MVI56E-MCM
Category	Control Unit
Language	English