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MVI56E-FLN

FA Control Network Enhanced Communication Module

MVI56E-FLN

The MVI56E-FLN FA Control Network Enhanced communication module is a single-slot solution that allows ControlLogix-compatible processors to easily interface with other FL-net protocol devices. The module is certified for use with FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) for the standard FA control network, as defined by JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association).

The MVI56E-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network and the ControlLogix backplane. The data transfer from the ControlLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on the FL-net network.

The MVI56E-FLN module accepts commands to control and monitor the data stored in its databases. This data is passed between the module and the ControlLogix processor over the backplane for automation and control applications.

Features and Benefits

RSLogix 5000 Integrated
  • Module configuration and communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000
  • No additional programming or configuration software is required

Personality Module
  • Incorporates a non-volatile Compact Flash memory for storing the module's setup and network configuration data (or personality).
  • Allows restoring of a module by simply exchanging the Personality Module (for disaster recovery), without the need to use a PC or re-configure.

Ethernet Port with Built-in Web Server
  • Module Ethernet port provides a built-in web server for access to module status and to update the module firmware.
  • Local and remote diagnostics access available through the Ethernet port

Specifications

General Specifications

  • Single-slot, 1756 backplane-compatible
  • The module appears as an Input/Output module to the ControlLogix® (CLX) processor
  • Ladder logic is used for data transfer between module and processor (sample ladder file included on CD)
  • Can be installed in Local or Remote CLX racks

Functional Specifications MVI56E-FLN

  • Message Transfer Command functions
    • Log data read service (server function)
    • Log data clear service (server function)
    • Network Parameter Read (server function)
    • Return Message (server function)
    • Profile Read (server function)
    • Network Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
    • Own-node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
    • Participating Node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
    • Maximum 249 nodes of user data
  • Discovery service: Allows ProSoft Configuration Builder (or separate utility) to find and display products located on the network with key product attributes such as name, serial number, and IP address.
  • LED Display: LED provides detailed, plain English diagnostics and error information for the module, backplane communication, and network conditions.
  • Master-less token control method.
  • FA link protocol on Ethernet UDP/IP
  • Cyclic data transfer: Supports virtual memory Area 1 (512 words) and Area 2 (8192 words). The cyclic data is mapped to the modules I/O area.
  • Configurable Mapping Feature: Optimization of Input Data mapping from the network
  • Configurable Minimum Frame Interval Time (0 to 50 with each unit being equal to 100 Ms)
  • Configurable Token Watchdog Time (1 Ms to 255 Ms)

Hardware

Specification

Description

Backplane Current Load

mA @ 5 Vdc 

mA @ 24 Vdc

Operating Temperature

32° F to 140°F (0° C to 60°C)

Storage Temperature

-40° F to 185°F (-40° C to 85°C)

Shock

30g Operational

50g non-operational

Vibration: 5g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz

Baud Rate

10/100 Mbit/s

Relative Humidity

5% to 95% RH,  with no condensation

LED Indicators

Module Status (OK)

Application Status(APP)

ERR (not used)

Ethernet Ports 

 

Ethernet Port 1(E1)

Configuration only

10/100 Base-T

RJ45 Connector

Link and activity LED indicators

Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz

for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of

IEC 60950: 1991

Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration

Ethernet Port 2 (E2)

FL-net Application Only

10/100 Base-T

RJ45 Connector

Link and activity LED indicators

Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz

for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of

IEC 60950: 1991

Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration

Certifications

CB Safety 504.75 kB Last Modified 10/06/2021
Country Approval - Eurasian Customs Union Conformity (EAC) (Wired) 1.92 MB Last Modified 07/10/2020
IECEx 162.02 kB Last Modified 05/25/2016
JEMA Certification 410.12 kB Last Modified 05/25/2016
Korean KC Registration 185.94 kB Last Modified 09/11/2020
Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) 136.60 kB Last Modified 01/20/2023
ATEX Letter of Conformity 101.65 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
UL CoC 83.45 kB Last Modified 06/23/2020
Declaration of REACH Compliance 134.07 kB Last Modified 05/20/2022