ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Module
- Brand: ProSoft Technology
- Model Number: MVI56E-MNETR
- Type: Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module
- Product Origin: United States
- Dimensions: 1756 (ControlLogix) backplane
- Weight: Approx. ~0.32–0.55 kg
Description
The ProSoft 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.
ProSoft 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.
The ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Module plays a vital role in African industrial automation by bridging Rockwell Automation ControlLogix systems with Modbus TCP/IP-based instrumentation and legacy devices, allowing plants across oil & gas, mining, power generation, and water treatment to modernize connectivity without costly processor replacements. Its reduced I/O data image block makes it especially valuable for the remote, unmanned rack installations common across Africa’s pipelines, mines, and offshore sites, optimizing bandwidth over ControlNet or EtherNet/IP links, while its field-replaceable Personality Module (Compact Flash card) minimizes downtime in a region where OEM import lead times and access to specialized engineers can be limited.
Key Features of ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module
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
Specification of ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module
- 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
Technical Specification of ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Network Interface Module
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Backplane Current Load |
800 mA @ 5 V DC 3 mA @ 24 V DC |
| Operating Temperature | -25° to 70°C (-13° to 158°F) – MVI56E-MNETXT |
| Storage Temperature | -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F) |
| Shock & Vibration |
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 |
| 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 |
Package Includes
Standard package contents generally include:
- 1 × ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Module
- Personality Module (Compact Flash card)
- 5-foot Ethernet straight-through cable
- Industrial protective packaging
- Factory identification label
- Inspection or quality assurance documentation
- Anti-static protective covering
Applications
The ProSoft MVI56E-MNETR Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Module with Reduced Data Block for ControlLogix Systems is commonly used in:
- Remote Rack Installations: Optimized for ControlNet or EtherNet/IP networks
- Redundant Systems: Suitable for applications requiring redundant ControlLogix processors
- Industrial Automation: Facilitates communication between ControlLogix systems and Modbus TCP/IP-compatible devices
- Process Control: Enhances data exchange in distributed control systems
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