Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module with Reduced Data Block

MVI56-MCMR

The MVI56 Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module with Reduced Data Block allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix processors to interface easily with other Modbus protocol compatible devices.

Compatible devices include not only Modicon PLCs (which all support the Modbus protocol) but also a wide assortment of end devices.

This module uses a small I/O data area for data transfer between the module and the ControlLogix processor, making it ideal for ControlNet or Ethernet applications with the module in a remote rack.

Features and Benefits

The inRAx Modbus Master/Slave Communications module with reduced data block is designed to allow ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modbus protocol-compatible devices and hosts.

The module acts as an input/output module between the Modbus network and the Rockwell Automation backplane. The data transfer from the processor is asynchronous from the actions on the Modbus network. A 5000-word register space in the module exchanges data between the processor and the Modbus network.

Many host SCADA packages support the Modbus protocol, while devices commonly supporting the protocol include several PLCs, as well as many other third party devices in the marketplace. (For a partial list of devices that speak Modbus, please visit the ProSoft Tested section of the ProSoft Technology web site).

General Specifications

• Single Slot - ControlLogix backplane compatible
• Designed especially for remote rack implementations
• The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to processor memory for data transfer
• Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor.
• Configuration data obtained through user-defined ladder. Sample ladder file included
• Configuration data obtained from configuration file downloaded to module. Sample configuration file included

Applications

Applications using the Modbus Communication Module can be found in many industrial sectors and in the following applications:

• Foreign device data concentrator
• Pipelines and offshore platforms
• Food processing
• Mining
• Pulp and paper
• SCADA communications

Functional Specifications

The MVI56-MCMR transmits smaller data packets than the MVI56-MCM, which makes it ideal for remote rack or where bandwidth is limited

• 40 word data blocks (scheduled)
• Status is passed by request using the MSG instruction
• Pass-through not supported
• Special functions (command control, event commands, status, etc.) are supported by message transfer (unscheduled) using the MSG instruction

Some of the general specifications include:

• Support for the storage and transfer of up to 5000 registers to/from the ControlLogix processor's data files
• Module memory usage that is completely user definable
• Two ports to emulate any combination of Modbus master or slave device
• Supports Enron version of Modbus protocol for floating point data transactions

Slave Specifications

The MVI56-MCMR module accepts Modbus function code commands of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 from an attached Modbus master unit. A port configured as a Modbus slave permits a remote master to interact with all data contained in the module. This data can be derived from other Modbus slave devices on the network, through a master port, or from the ControlLogix processor.

Master Specifications

A port configured as a virtual Modbus master device on the MVI56-MCMR module actively issues Modbus commands to other nodes on the Modbus network. One hundred (100) commands are supported on each port. Additionally, the master ports have an optimized polling characteristic that polls slaves with communication problems less frequently. The ControlLogix processor can be programmed to control the activity on the port by actively selecting commands from the command list to execute or issuing commands directly from the ladder logic.

Hardware Specifications

Ordering Information

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