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Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module with Reduced Data Block for ControlLogix

MVI56E-MNETR

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The Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Communication Module with Reduced Data Block allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modbus TCP/IP-compatible devices, such as Modicon Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and a wide variety of Modbus TCP/IP-compatible instruments and devices.

The MVI56E-MNETR uses a reduced Input/Output (I/O) data image block size for transferring data between itself and a ControlLogix processor. This makes it ideal for remote rack applications using ControlNet or EtherNet/IP process networks. The module also works well for applications that require redundant ControlLogix processors.

MVI56E-MNETR 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.

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Features and Benefits

Backward-Compatible
  • Upgrade earlier MVI56-MNETR modules without changing existing ladder logic programs or module configurations
  • Enhanced features and flexibility without incurring expensive reprogramming costs

RSLogix 5000 Integrated
  • Module communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000 using a sample Add-On Instruction (AOI) or sample ladder logic file
  • No additional programming and/or configuration software are required

Reduced Input/Output Image Size
  • Uses less bandwidth on process control networks like ControlNet or EtherNet/IP
  • Optimizes communication for more efficient remote rack installations, especially when using redundant ControlLogix processors

Graphical User Interface Software
  • ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides online or offline configuration and online diagnostics using the high-speed Ethernet port
  • CIPconnect-enabled, allows remote configuration and diagnostic access across multiple bridged EtherNet/IP and ControlNet networks using Rockwell Automation 1756-ENxT and 1756-CNB network interface modules

Web-enabled Ethernet port with Discovery Service
  • Module's built-in Ethernet port provides a web server for local access to documentation, module status, and firmware updates
  • ProSoft Discovery Service, a software utility to locate MVI56E modules on the network and assign a temporary IP address for easy configuration

Specifications

  • Backward-compatible with previous MVI56-MNETR versions
  • Single-Slot 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
  • Reduced I/O image size designed specifically to optimize remote rack implementations
  • 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 (AOIs) 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

Hardware

Specification

Description

Backplane Current Load
  • 800 mA @ 5 V DC
  • 3 mA @ 24V DC

Operating Temperature
  • -25° to 70°C (-13° to 158°F) - MVI56E-MNETXT

 Storage Temperature
  •  -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

 Shock
  •  30g Operational
  • 50g non-operational
  • Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz

 Relative Humidity
  •  5% to 95% (non-condensing)

 LED Indicators
  •  Battery Status (ERR)
  • Application Status (APP)
  • Module Status (OK)

 4-Character, Scrolling, Alpha-Numeric LED Display
  •  Shows Module, Version, IP, Application Port
  • Setting, Port Status, and Error Information

 Debug/Configuration/Application Ethernet port (E1)

 Ethernet Port
  •  10/100 Base-T, RJ45 Connector, for CAT5 cable
  • Link and Activity LED indicators
  • Auto-crossover cable detection

 Shipped with Unit
  •  5-foot Ethernet straight-through cable

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
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 388.80 kB Last Modified 12/18/2025