Description
FA Control Network Enhanced Communication Module
The MVI56E-FLN FA Control Network Enhanced communication module is a single-slot solution that allows ControlLogix-compatible processors to easily interface with other FL-net protocol devices. The module is certified for use with FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) for the standard FA control network, as defined by JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association).
The MVI56E-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network and the ControlLogix backplane. The data transfer from the ControlLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on the FL-net network.
The MVI56E-FLN module accepts commands to control and monitor the data stored in its databases. This data is passed between the module and the ControlLogix processor over the backplane for automation and control applications.
Features and Benefits
| RSLogix 5000 Integrated |
- Module configuration and communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000
- No additional programming or configuration software is required
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| Personality Module |
- Incorporates a non-volatile Compact Flash memory for storing the module’s setup and network configuration data (or personality).
- Allows restoring of a module by simply exchanging the Personality Module (for disaster recovery), without the need to use a PC or re-configure.
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| Ethernet Port with Built-in Web Server |
- Module Ethernet port provides a built-in web server for access to module status and to update the module firmware.
- Local and remote diagnostics access available through the Ethernet port
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Specifications
General Specifications
- Single-slot, 1756 backplane-compatible
- The module appears as an Input/Output module to the ControlLogix® (CLX) processor
- Ladder logic is used for data transfer between module and processor (sample ladder file included on CD)
- Can be installed in Local or Remote CLX racks
Functional Specifications
- Message Transfer Command functions
- Log data read service (server function)
- Log data clear service (server function)
- Network Parameter Read (server function)
- Return Message (server function)
- Profile Read (server function)
- Network Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
- Own-node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
- Participating Node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification
- Maximum 249 nodes of user data
- Discovery service: Allows ProSoft Configuration Builder (or separate utility) to find and display products located on the network with key product attributes such as name, serial number, and IP address.
- LED Display: LED provides detailed, plain English diagnostics and error information for the module, backplane communication, and network conditions.
- Master-less token control method.
- FA link protocol on Ethernet UDP/IP
- Cyclic data transfer: Supports virtual memory Area 1 (512 words) and Area 2 (8192 words). The cyclic data is mapped to the modules I/O area.
- Configurable Mapping Feature: Optimization of Input Data mapping from the network
- Configurable Minimum Frame Interval Time (0 to 50 with each unit being equal to 100 Ms)
- Configurable Token Watchdog Time (1 Ms to 255 Ms)
NOTE: All products are pre-order items
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