Description
The PROSOFT MVI56-PDPS is a high-speed PROFIBUS DP Slave communication module designed specifically for the Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform. It allows seamless data exchange between ControlLogix processors and a PROFIBUS DP Master.
Technical Parameters
- Model Number: MVI56-PDPS
- Protocol: PROFIBUS DP V0 Slave
- Baud Rate: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps (Auto-detect)
- Input Data: Up to 244 Bytes
- Output Data: Up to 244 Bytes
- Backplane Current: 800 mA @ 5 VDC
Product Specifications
- Slot Occupancy: Single slot in ControlLogix chassis
- Ports: DB9 Female (PROFIBUS) and RJ45 (Configuration)
- Operating Temp: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Status LEDs: Module Status, Backplane Transfer, PROFIBUS Status
- Configuration: ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software

Application Fields
- Integration of ControlLogix into Siemens PLC networks
- Factory Automation and Assembly Lines
- Material Handling and Packaging Systems
- SCADA System Communication Gateways
Product Q&A
- Q: Is the MVI56-PDPS compatible with 1756-L8 processors?
- A: Yes, it is fully compatible with all ControlLogix-L series processors that utilize the standard 1756 backplane.
- Q: Does this module require specialized ladder logic?
- A: Yes, a sample Add-On Instruction (AOI) or ladder logic is used to transfer data between the module and the processor.
- Q: Can the module act as a PROFIBUS Master?
- A: No, the PDPS version is a Slave only. For Master functionality, the MVI56-PDPM is required.


