MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module with Reduced Data Block for ControlLogix

MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module with Reduced Data Block for ControlLogix

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.

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