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Product Describe:
INTERFACE MODULE
MODBUS TCP/IP CLIENT/SERVER
ENHANCED COMMUNICATION/NETWORK
800 MA AT 5 VDC BACKPLANE CURRENT LOAD
3 MA AT 24 VDC BACKPLANE CURRENT LOAD
RJ45 CONNECTOR
10/100 MBPS TRANSFER SPEED
0 TO +60 DEGREES C
The MVI56E-MNET is allows Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modicon Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and a wide variety of Modbus TCP/IPcompatible instruments and devices.
Backward-Compatible
RSLogix 5000 Integrated
Graphical User Interface Software
MVI56E enhancements include local and remote configuration and diagnostics through the module’s Ethernet port, and CIPconnect® technology for bridging through Rockwell Automation ControlNet and EtherNet/IP networks.
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
PROSOFT MVI56E-MNET INTERFACE MODULE Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.
Oil & Gas
Interfaces ControlLogix processors with Modbus TCP/IP flow computers and gas chromatographs. It enables high-speed transfer of custody transfer data across refinery networks.
Power Generation
Integrates intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) and protection relays into the plant-wide control system. It supports real-time monitoring of electrical parameters in substation environments.
Water Treatment
Connects centralized controllers to remote pump stations and chemical dosing systems. It provides a reliable link for gathering telemetry data from distributed SCADA assets.
Food & Beverage
Interfaces specialized processing equipment, such as industrial ovens, with the main production line. It ensures deterministic data exchange for temperature profiling and batch management.
Mining & Metals
Supports the integration of large motor drives and conveyor systems within a unified Ethernet network. It allows for centralized monitoring of equipment health in harsh operations.
Manufacturing Automation
Enables the connection of robotic controllers and vision systems to the primary automation backbone. It facilitates the synchronization of complex assembly sequences and production reporting.
The MVI56E-MNETand MVI56E-MNETXT are functionally identical. The MVI56E-MNET is for normal process and control environments. The MVI56E-MNETXT is conformal coated for extra protection in harsh or caustic environments and operates in extreme high or low temperature environments.
Both modules transfer data in the largest possible I/O image block sizes, which moptimizes data through-put and update time. Both modules appear to the ControlLogix processor as input/output (I/O) modules, rather than communication modules.Both modules work well in local rack applications and may be used in remote rack applications are supported in ladder logic by special block transfer codes.
What is the primary function of the ProSoft MVI56E-MNET module in a ControlLogix system?
The MVI56E-MNET allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modbus TCP/IP-compatible devices as either a Client or a Server.
How is the MVI56E-MNET module configured within the RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 environment?
Configuration is completed using a Sample Add-On Instruction (AOI) or ladder logic to transfer data and status between the module and the processor.
Does the MVI56E-MNET support multiple simultaneous connections to Modbus TCP/IP devices?
Yes, the module supports up to 2000 words of data and can act as a Client with up to 100 commands, or as a Server with up to 20 simultaneous connections.
What is the purpose of the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software for the MVI56E-MNET?
PCB is a Windows-based software used to define module parameters, such as IP addresses and Modbus commands, and to provide diagnostic monitoring.
What diagnostic features are available on the front panel of the MVI56E-MNET?
The module features a scrolling 4-character LED display that shows status and diagnostic data, such as the IP address and error codes, without a PC connection.
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