The Generic ASCII Serial Enhanced Communication Modules allow Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) to easily interface with serial devices using non-specific ASCII character text string or byte value serial communication protocols.
MVI56E-GSC enhancements include local and remote diagnostics through the module's Ethernet port, CIPconnect technology for bridging through Rockwell Automation ControlNet and EtherNet/IP networks, and an on-board web server containing status information, module documentation, and sample program files.
The MVI56E-GSC module is a fast and easy way to add two fully configurable serial communication ports to the ControlLogix platform, eliminating the need to use the front port of the processor or to consume valuable processing time sending and receiving serial messages.
The module is a single-slot, backplane-compatible solution. Each port is capable of sending and receiving large ASCII character strings or byte streams of up to 4096 characters or bytes. Many different serial communication devices can be integrated into the ControlLogix platform by building upon the sample ladder logic provided for this module.
Features |
Benefits |
Backward-Compatible |
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RSLogix 5000 Integrated |
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ProSoft Configuration Builder Graphical User Interface Software |
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Web-enabled Ethernet port with Discovery Service |
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Specification |
Description |
Backplane Current Load |
800 mA @ 5 V DC3 mA @ 24 Vdc |
Operating Temperature |
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Shock: |
30g Operational |
Relative Humidity |
5 to 95% (without condensing) |
LED Indicators |
Battery Status (ERR) Application Status (APP) Module Status (OK) |
4-Character, Scrolling, Alpha-Numeric LED Display |
Shows Module, Version, IP, Port Master/SlaveSetting, Port Status, and Error Information |
Debug/Configuration Ethernet port (E1 - Config) |
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Ethernet Port |
10/100 Base-T, RJ45 Connector, for CAT5 cable Link and Activity LED indicators Auto-crossover cable detection |
Serial Application ports (P1 & P2) Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, modem, and multi-drop support |
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Software configurable communication parameters |
Baud rate: 110 baud to 115.2kbps RS-232, 485 and 422 Parity: none, odd or even Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits: 1 or 2 RTS on/off delay: 0 to 65535 milliseconds |
Serial Applications Ports (P1, P2) |
RJ45 (DB-9M with supplied adapter cable) Configurable RS-232 hardware handshaking 500V Optical isolation from backplane RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 jumper-select, each port RX (Receive) and TX (Transmit) LEDs, each port |
Shipped with Unit |
RJ45 to DB-9M cables for each serial port 5 foot Ethernet Straight-Thru Cable (Gray) |
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