Generic ASCII Serial

Interface Module
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 CompactLogix platform. This
Generic ASCII Serial Interface Module module has two powerful and fully configurable ASCII
MVI69-GSC communication ports, each supporting the sending and
receiving of large ASCII character strings. With the
The MVI69-GSC module is the ideal solution for the
implementation of some supporting ladder logic in the
many applications where ASCII character
processor, the many different devices supporting ASCII
communications must be added to the CompactLogix
communications can be integrated into the
platform. Applications using the MVI69-GSC module can
CompactLogix platform.
be found in many industrial sectors generally involving
the following applications:
General Specifications
• Bar code scanner interfaces • Single Slot - 1769 backplane compatible
• Weigh scale interfaces • The module is recognized as an Input/Output
• Legacy ASCII protocol connections module and has access to processor memory for
• Terminal port emulation data transfer between processor and module
• Printer driver (alarm/status printer) • Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between
module and processor. Sample ladder file included.
How to Contact Us: Sales and Support • Configuration data obtained from configuration text
All ProSoft Technology® products are backed with file downloaded to module. Sample configuration file
unlimited technical support. Contact our worldwide included.
Technical Support team directly by phone or email: • Supports all CompactLogix processors:
Asia Pacific L20/L30/L31/L32/L35, L43 and L45 (L43 and L45
+603.7724.2080, asiapc@prosoft-technology.com supported with RSLogix 5000 v16.03 or later)
Languages spoken include: Chinese, Japanese, English • Also supports MicroLogix 1500 LRP
Europe - Middle East - Africa Hardware Specifications
+33 (0) 5.34.36.87.20, support.EMEA@prosoft-
technology.com Specification Description
Languages spoken include: French, English Dimensions Standard 1769 Single-slot module
Current Load 800 mA max@ 5 VDC
North America
+1.661.716.5100, support@prosoft-technology.com Power supply distance rating of 2
Languages spoken include: English, Spanish Operating Temp. 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Latin America (Sales only) Storage Temp. -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
+1.281.298.9109, latinam@prosoft-technology.com Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Languages spoken include: Spanish, English
LED Indicators Battery and Module Status
Brasil Application Status
+55-11.5084.5178, eduardo@prosoft-technology.com Serial Port Activity
Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English
CFG Port Activity
Specification Description • All data related to the module is contained in a
CFG Port (CFG) RJ45 (DB-9F with supplied cable) single controller tag with defined objects to simplify
configuration, monitoring and interfacing with the
RS-232 only module
No hardware handshaking • Module configuration and communication
App Ports (P1,P2) RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 configuration data is transferred to the module via a
(Serial modules) (jumper selectable) predefined user data type in the processor
RJ45 (DB-9F with supplied cable)
Additional Products
RS-232 handshaking configurable
ProSoft Technology offers a full complement of
500V Optical isolation from
hardware and software solutions for a wide variety of
backplane
industrial communication platforms.
Shipped with Unit RJ45 to DB-9M cables for each
port Compatible products in the inRAx product line also
include:
6-foot RS-232 configuration Cable
Application Development Module for CompactLogix /
Functional Specifications MicroLogix (MVI69-ADM)
• ASCII Communication ports 1 & 2 (PRT1, PRT2) BASIC Interface Module for CompactLogix /
o Both ports are capable of transmitting and/or MicroLogix (MVI69-BAS)
receiving ASCII character strings. Each port is Visit our web site at http://www.prosoft-technology.com
individually configurable: for a complete list of products.
o Termination types
o Stream mode
o Termination character(s)
Ordering Information
o Message timeout To order this product, please use the following:
o Intercharacter timeout MVI69-GSC Generic ASCII Serial Interface Module
o Packet size limit
To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft
o Baud rate: 110 to 115.2K baud
Technology distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors
o Parity: none, even, odd
near you, go to http://www.prosoft-technology.com
o Stop bits: 1 or 2
o Data bits: 5 to 8 Distributors:
o RTS on/off timing: 0 to 65535 milliseconds Place your order by email or fax to:
o Minimum response delay: 0 to 65535
North American / Latin American / Asia Pacific
milliseconds orders@prosoft-technology.com,
• Handshaking (optional) fax to +1 661.716.5101
o Hardware: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR Europe
o Software: XON/XOFF europe@prosoft-technology.com,
fax to +33 (0) 5.61.78.40.52
• ASCII character strings up to 4096 characters in
length supported Copyright © ProSoft Technology, Inc. 2000 - 2008. All Rights Reserved.

• Full hardware handshaking control provides radio, May 16, 2008

modem and multi-drop support

• User-definable module memory usage, 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
o Module status
o Port error status word (bit mapped)
o Port receive state
o Port receive character count
o Port receive block count
o Port transmit state
o Port transmit character count
o Port transmit block count