'C' Programmable Application Development Module with Ethernet for CompactLogix

MVI69-ADMNET

The MVI69 'C' Programmable Application Development Module with Ethernet is a CompactLogix backplane compatible module that allows Rockwell Automation CompactLogix processors to interface with other Ethernet protocol compatible devices and hosts utilizing custom 'C' code.

Features and Benefits

The ADMNET solution is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support. This broad support enables the module to function as a data collection sub-master, or to be a powerful slave as a remote off an HMI host. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food processing.

The MVI69-ADMNET module is a single slot, backplane compatible solution for the Rockwell Automation CompactLogix platform. This module is a powerful and programmable solution supporting one fully isolated serial port, one non-isolated serial port, and one Ethernet port, allowing the many field devices to be integrated into the CompactLogix platform.

The MVI69-ADM module has two serial and one Ethernet port, one serial port is isolated for field interfaces.

• CFG -- debug/configuration -- RS-232
• PRT1 -- application -- RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
• Ethernet port

Applications

The MVI69-ADMNET module is the ideal solution for many applications where Ethernet and serial connectivity must be added to a CompactLogix platform. Applications using the MVI69-ADMNET module include:

• Bar Code Scanner interface
• Legacy ASCII protocol connections
• Terminal Port Emulation
• Printer Driver (Alarm/Status printer)
• Customized protocol implementations

Functional Specifications

The MVI69-ADM API Suite allows software developers access to the top layer of the CompactLogix backplane and serial ports. The MVI69-ADMNET API suite accesses the Ethernet port.

Both APIs can be easily used without having detailed knowledge of the module's hardware design. The MVI69-ADMNET API Suite consists of the Ethernet Port API. The Ethernet Port API provides access to the Ethernet network. Applications for the MVI69-ADMNET module may be developed using industry-standard DOS programming tools and the appropriate API components.

The MVI69-ADMNET module has two serial ports, one of which is isolated for field interfaces, and one Ethernet port.

• CFG -- debug/configuration -- RS-232
• PRT1 -- Application -- RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485
• Ethernet Port

PRT1 is jumper configured for direct or Multidrop field communication. The application program can be written to control the two application ports independently, allowing maximum flexibility in the design.

General Protocol Specifications

• Allows software developers to access Rockwell Automation backplane and Serial/Ethernet ports without needing detailed knowledge of the module's hardware design
• API library functions are specified using the C programming language syntax
• The following compiler versions are compatible with the MVI module API:
  • Digital Mars C++ 8.49
  • Borland C++ V5.02
• Operating System - General software DOS 6-XL
• Flash ROM program space: 896 KB
• RAM program and data space: 640 KB
• Compact Flash socket: Up to 64 MB

ADM API Libraries

Each API provides a library of function calls. This library supports any programming language that is compatible with the Pascal calling convention.

• Initialization - Open and close the API
• Debug Port - Debug port user interface
• Database - Read and write data to database
• Timer - Start and check timers
• Backplane - Transfer data over the backplane
• LED - Set user LED indicators
• Flash - Parse configuration files
• Miscellaneous - Configure the console

Hardware Specifications

Ordering Information

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