Generic ASCII Ethernet Communications Module
MVI71-GEC
The MVI71 Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface module is designed to allow PLC processors to interface easily with ASCII devices using the TCP/IP protocol and the PLC processor. Compatible devices may be either ASCII instruments with Ethernet built-in or Ethernet connection via a thin server to the existing ASCII device.
Features and Benefits
Five servers and clients are present on the module permitting both the reception and transmission of data between the Rockwell Automation processor and attached devices.
The MVI71-GEC module is a powerful communication interface for PLC platform processors. Developed under license from Rockwell Automation, the module incorporates proprietary backplane technology that enables powerful data access between the module and the PLC processor.
General Specifications
- Single Slot - 1771 backplane compatible
- The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to processor memory for data transfer between processor and module
- Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor. Sample ladder file included.
- Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to module. Sample configuration file included.
Applications
The use of the TCP/IP protocol with Ethernet at the device level on the plant floor is becoming widespread in many industry segments. Using the MVI71-GEC the advantage of Ethernet speed is realized while allowing greater distances between networked devices.
- Bar code scanner interfaces
- Weigh scale interfaces
- Legacy ASCII protocol connections
- Terminal port emulation
- Printer driver (alarm/status printer)
Functional Specifications
- Five Servers and Clients to receive and/or transmit data
- 10/100MB Ethernet-compatible interface
- Configurable parameters
- Service port number
- Connection timeout
- Close type
- Simple ladder logic operation
- Setup and monitoring through RS-Logix 5 software and user-constructed configuration file (GEC.CFG)
- PLC backplane interface via I/O access
- Each Server monitors
- State
- IP and port number of connected Client
- Error codes
- Each Client monitors
- State
- IP and port number of connected Server
- Message related parameters
- ASCII character strings up to 2048 characters in length supported
- Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, modem, and Multidrop support
- Memory usage is completely user-configurable, supporting the storage and transfer of up to 4000 bytes to/from the control processor
- Module error and status conditions returned to processor for diagnostic purposes
- Module status
- Port error status word (bit mapped)
- Port receive state
- Port receive character count
- Port receive block count
- Port transmit state
- Port transmit character count
- Port transmit block count
Hardware Specifications
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Ethernet and CFG Ports |
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Ethernet Port |
RJ45 connection |
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CFG Port |
RJ45 (DB-9M with supplied cable) |
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Shipped with unit |
RJ45 to DB-9M adapter cable and 6-foot RS-232 configuration cable for debug port |
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Form Factor |
Single Slot - 1771 chassis compatible |
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BTR/BTW data transfer |
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Local or remote rack |
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Backplane Current Load |
800 mA @ 5V |
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Operating Temperature |
0 to 60 deg C (32 to 140 deg F) |
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Storage Temperature |
-40 to 85 deg C (-40 to 185 deg F) |
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Shock |
30g operational |
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50g non-operational |
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Vibration |
5g from 10 - 10150 Hz |
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Relative Humidity |
5 to 95% (w/o condensation) |
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LED Indicators |
Module status |
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Backplane transfer status |
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Application status |
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Error LED status |
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Link and Activity LED |
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Configuration Port (CFG) |
DB-9M PC compatible |
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RS-232 |
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Hardware handshaking |
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Ethernet Port |
RJ45 connector 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 |
RJ45 connector |
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RJ45 to DB-9M cable |
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6-foot RS-232 configuration cable |
Ordering Information
| MVI71-GEC | Generic ASCII Ethernet Communications Module |
| 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.
Sales and Support:
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Asia Pacific +603.7724.2080 asiapc@prosoft-technology.com |
Europe +33 (0)5.34.36.87.20 europe@prosoft-technology.com |
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Latin America Office: +1 281.298.9109 Mobile: +1-281-830-8946 latinam@prosoft-technology.com |
North America +1 661.716.5100 Fax: +1 661.716.5101 info@prosoft-technology.com |
