ProSoft|MVI56E-FLN|Gateway Module
Description
The MVI56E-FLN is a gateway module enabling ControlLogix® compatible processors to interface with FL-net protocol devices. Certified for FA control networks (FL-net version 2.00; OPCN-2) by JEMA, it facilitates asynchronous data transfer between the ControlLogix backplane and FL-net network.
Features
- RSLogix™ 5000 Integrated: Seamless module configuration and communication within RSLogix 5000.
- Enhancements: Supports faster network speeds with minimal frame intervals as low as 100 microseconds.
- Personality Module: Non-volatile Compact Flash memory stores setup and network configuration for easy disaster recovery.
- Ethernet Port with Built-in Web Server: Provides access to module status and firmware updates, with local/remote diagnostics via Ethernet Port (E1).
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Backplane Compatibility: Single-slot - 1756 ControlLogix backplane
- Processor Interface: Acts as an Input/Output module to ControlLogix processor
- Data Transfer: Ladder logic used between module and processor
- Installation: Local or Remote CLX racks supported
Functional Specifications
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Message Transfer Commands:
- Log data read/clear services
- Network parameter read
- Return message
- Profile read
- Maximum 249 nodes of user data
- Discovery Service: Finds and displays products on the network with key attributes like name, serial number, and IP address.
- LED Display: Detailed diagnostics and error information in plain English.
- Cyclic Data Transfer: Supports virtual memory Area 1 (512 words) and Area 2 (8192 words).
- Configurable Mapping: Optimizes input data mapping from the network.
- Frame Interval Time: Configurable from 0 to 50 units (each unit = 100 ms).
- Token Watchdog Time: Configurable from 1 to 255 ms.
Hardware Specifications
- Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 V DC, 3 mA @ 24 V DC
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
- Shock Resistance: 30g operational, 50g non-operational
- Vibration Resistance: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, no condensation
- Baud Rate: 10/100 Mbit/s
- Electrical Isolation: 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s
- Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency: ≤ 5000 ARP frames-per-second for ≤ 5 minutes duration
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Ethernet Ports:
- Port E1: Configuration only, 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector, link/activity LEDs
- Port E2: FL-net application only, 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector, link/activity LEDs
ProSoft|MVI56E-FLN|Gateway Module


ProSoft|MVI56E-FLN|Gateway Module
Description
The MVI56E-FLN is a gateway module enabling ControlLogix® compatible processors to interface with FL-net protocol devices. Certified for FA control networks (FL-net version 2.00; OPCN-2) by JEMA, it facilitates asynchronous data transfer between the ControlLogix backplane and FL-net network.
Features
- RSLogix™ 5000 Integrated: Seamless module configuration and communication within RSLogix 5000.
- Enhancements: Supports faster network speeds with minimal frame intervals as low as 100 microseconds.
- Personality Module: Non-volatile Compact Flash memory stores setup and network configuration for easy disaster recovery.
- Ethernet Port with Built-in Web Server: Provides access to module status and firmware updates, with local/remote diagnostics via Ethernet Port (E1).
Technical Specifications
General Specifications
- Backplane Compatibility: Single-slot - 1756 ControlLogix backplane
- Processor Interface: Acts as an Input/Output module to ControlLogix processor
- Data Transfer: Ladder logic used between module and processor
- Installation: Local or Remote CLX racks supported
Functional Specifications
-
Message Transfer Commands:
- Log data read/clear services
- Network parameter read
- Return message
- Profile read
- Maximum 249 nodes of user data
- Discovery Service: Finds and displays products on the network with key attributes like name, serial number, and IP address.
- LED Display: Detailed diagnostics and error information in plain English.
- Cyclic Data Transfer: Supports virtual memory Area 1 (512 words) and Area 2 (8192 words).
- Configurable Mapping: Optimizes input data mapping from the network.
- Frame Interval Time: Configurable from 0 to 50 units (each unit = 100 ms).
- Token Watchdog Time: Configurable from 1 to 255 ms.
Hardware Specifications
- Backplane Current Load: 800 mA @ 5 V DC, 3 mA @ 24 V DC
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
- Shock Resistance: 30g operational, 50g non-operational
- Vibration Resistance: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, no condensation
- Baud Rate: 10/100 Mbit/s
- Electrical Isolation: 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s
- Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency: ≤ 5000 ARP frames-per-second for ≤ 5 minutes duration
-
Ethernet Ports:
- Port E1: Configuration only, 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector, link/activity LEDs
- Port E2: FL-net application only, 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector, link/activity LEDs