Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Communication Module
MVI56E-MNET & MVI56E-MNETXT
The MVI56E Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Communication Module allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modicon Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and a wide variety of Modbus TCP/IP-compatible instruments and devices.
MVI56E enhancements include local and remote configuration and diagnostics through the module's Ethernet port, CIPconnect technology for bridging though Rockwell Automation ControlNet and EtherNetIP networks, and an on-board web server for access to module documentation and sample program files.
The MVI56E-MNET and MVI56E-MNETXT are functionally the same. The MVI56E-MNET is designed for standard process applications. The MVI56E-MNETXT is designed for the Logix-XT control platform, allowing it to operate in extreme environments, at higher operating temperatures, and has a conformal coating to protect it from harsh or caustic conditions.
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Features
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Benefits
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Backward Compatibility
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- Upgrade earlier MVI56-MNET modules without changing existing ladder logic programs or module configurations
- Enhanced features and flexibility without incurring expensive reprogramming costs
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For Extreme Environments
(MVI56E-MNETXT Only)
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- Conforms to the EN60079-0 and EN60079-15 standards for applications in caustic and extreme temperature environments
- Operates in temperature extremes from -25° to 70° C (-13° to 158° F)
- Conformal coating protects against caustic or corrosive environmental elements
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RSLogix 5000 Integrated
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- Module communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000 using a sample Add-On Instruction (AOI) or sample ladder logic file
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Graphical User Interface Software
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- ProSoft Configuration Builder software (PCB) provides online or offline configuration and diagnostics using high-speed Ethernet port
- CIPconnect-enabled, allows remote configuration and dignostic access across multiple bridged EtherNet/IP and ControlNet networks using Rockwell Automation 1756-ENxT and 1756-CNB network interface modules
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Web-enabled Ethernet port with Discovery Service
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- Module Ethernet port provides a web server for local access to documentation, module status, and firmware update software
- ProSoft Discovery Service, a software utility to locate MVI56E modules on the network and assign a temporary IP address for easy configuration
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Configuration
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a PC-based software configuration solution for quick and easy management of module configuration files, as well as viewing communication and network diagnostics. The MVI56E-MNET/MNETXT Setup Guide and sample configuration provide a quick and easy example with step-by-step instructions on how to move data through the MVI56E-MNET or MVI56E-MNETXT modules from the Modbus TCP/IP network to the ControlLogix processor.
General Specifications
- Backward-compatible with previous MVI56-MNET version
- Single-Slot 1756 ControlLogix backplane compatible
- 10/100 Mbps auto crossover detection Ethernet configuration and application port
- User-definable module data memory mapping of up to 5000, 16-bit registers
- CIPconnect-enabled network configuration and diagnostics monitoring using ControlLogix 1756-ENxT and 1756-CNB modules and EtherNet/IP pass-through communication
- ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software supported, a Windows-based graphical user interface providing simple product and network configuration
- Sample ladder logic and Add-On Instructions (AOI) are used for data transfer between module and processor
- Internal web server provides access to product documentation, module status, diagnostics, and firmware updates
- 4-character, alpha-numeric, scrolling LED display of status and diagnostics data in plain English – no cryptic error or alarm codes to decipher
- ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) software used to locate the module on the network and assign temporary IP address
- Personality Module - a non-volatile industrial-grade Compact Flash (CF)card used to store network and module configuration, allowing quick in-the-field product replacement by transferring the CF card
Modbus TCP/IP Specifications
- ProSoft Technology's Modbus TCP/IP implementation (MNET) includes both Client (Master) and server (slave) capabilities
- Modbus data types overlap in the module's memory database, so the same data can be conveniently read or written as bit-level or register-level data
- Configurable floating point data movement is possible, including support for Enron or Daniel floating point formats
Modbus TCP/IP Server (Slave)
- Supports five independent server connections for Service Port 502 (MBAP)
- Supports five independent server connections for Service Port 2000 (Encapsulated)
- Accepts Modbus Function Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23
- Module data can be derived from other Modbus server devices on the network through the Client or from the ControlLogix processor
Modbus TCP/IP Client (Master)
- Actively reads data from and writes data to Modbus TCP/IP devices, using MBAP or Encapsulated Modbus message formats
- Transmit Modbus Function Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, and 16
- Offers one Client connection with up to 100 commands to talk to multiple severs
- ControlLogix processor can be programmed to use special functions to control the activity on the Client by actively selecting commands to execute from the command list (Command Control) or issuing commands from ladder logic(Event Commands)
Status Data
- Error codes, counters, and module status available from module memory through the Server, through the Client, or through the ladder logic and controller tags in RSLogix 5000
Hardware Specifications
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Specification
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Description
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Backplane Current Load
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800 mA @ 5 V DC
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Operating Temperature
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0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F) all models except XT
-25° to 70°C (-13° to 158°F) all XT models
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Storage Temperature
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-40° to 85°C (-40° to 18°F)
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Shock:
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30g Operational
50g non-operational
Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz
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Relative Humidity
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5 to 95% (non-condensing)
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4-character alphanumeric LED Indicator:
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Plain English display of:
- Module Status
- Backplane Transfer Status
- Application Status
- Configuration and Communication Errors
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Conformal Coating
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Included on all XT modules; optional on all other modules
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Ethernet Ports
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Application Port E1
Config Port
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- RJ45 connection
- 10/100 Mbit Ethernet support (auto-sensing)
- Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 seconds, 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
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Shipped with unit
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- 5-foot Ethernet straight-through cable
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Ordering Information
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MVI56E-MNET
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ControlLogix Enhanced Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Communication Module
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MVI56E-MNETXT
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ControlLogix Enhanced Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Communication Module for Extreme Environments
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| To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here. |
Distributors:
Place your order by email to orders@prosoft-technology.com:, fax to +1 661-716-5101.
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