Siemens Industrial Ethernet Communication Module

Description

Siemens Industrial Ethernet Communication Module

The MVI56E Siemens Industrial Ethernet Communication Module allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) to interface easily as an Ethernet Client with up to a maximum of 20 Siemens S7-200, S7-1200, S7-300, and S7-400 PLCs operating as Ethernet servers.

The module uses ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) which provides a graphical configuration tool for the management of module configuration files, as well as viewing communication and module diagnostic information using the high-speed Ethernet port.

Commands are enabled/disabled from ladder logic enabling various Siemens S7 CPUs to support multiple applications without having to reconfigure the module. Data transfer to a ControlLogix ® PAC uses scheduled I/O data for faster updates and better performance.

Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Backward Compatibility	All MVI56E Enhanced products are backward-compatible with earlier MVI56 modules, allowing direct replacement without the need to change existing controller programs Enjoy Enhanced features and flexibility without incurring expensive reprogramming costs
RSLogix 5000 Integrated	Module configuration and communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000 No additional programming or configuration software is required Add-On Instruction for RSLogix 5000 version 16 or higher cuts development time and costs
CIPconnect®-enabled	ProSoft Configuration Builder software (PCB), with CIPconnect, facilitates remote user access across the ControlLogix backplane through Rockwell Automation’s 1756-ENBT or 1756-CNBT modules Configure, diagnose, and analyze process data and communication status CIPconnect can bridge through multiple ENBT/CNBT links to connect to MVI56E-MCMs installed in remote chassis for configuration and diagnostics
4-digit LED Display	A scrolling display for easily-understood, plain English diagnostic and error information See critical configuration and status information without having to hook up to the port
Ethernet Port	Local and remote diagnostics access available through the Ethernet Port

• Single-slot 1756 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
• Add-On Instructions (AOI) are used for data transfer between module and processor
• 4-character, alpha-numeric, scrolling LED display of status and diagnostics data
• 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 for quick in-the-field product replacement.

Industries that use this technology include:

• Power and distribution applications
• Petrochemical
• Water and Gas Applications
• SCADA and DCS applications

Specifications

Specification	Description
Supported PLC Data Exchange (Read and Write)	Siemens S7-200 Siemens S7-300 Siemens S7-400 Siemens S7-1200
Supported Register Type	DB Inputs Outputs Flags Counters Timers

Architectures

NOTE:  All products are pre-order items

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