Description
The ProSoft MVI69-MNET is a robust Modbus TCP/IP communication interface designed for the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix platform. This module acts as a bridge between the CompactLogix processor and Ethernet networks, enabling seamless data exchange with Modbus TCP/IP server and client devices such as HMIs, drives, and power meters.
Key Specifications
- Model Number: MVI69-MNET
- Platform: Allen-Bradley CompactLogix (1769 L2/L3)
- Protocol: Modbus TCP/IP (Client and Server)
- Ethernet Port: 10/100 Base-T (RJ45)
- Internal Database: 5000 registers
Technical Parameters
- Current Load: 800 mA @ 5V DC
- Operating Temp: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Backplane Compatibility: Up to 3 modules per rack
- Simultaneous Connections: Up to 20 Client/Server sessions
- Configuration: ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)
Application Fields
- Integration of Power Monitors and VFDs
- Remote I/O communication in water treatment
- Data concentration for building automation
- SCADA system interfacing in oil and gas
- Factory floor machine-to-machine (M2M) networking
Product Q&A
- Q: Does this module require an Add-On Instruction (AOI)?
- A: Yes, it utilizes a sample ladder logic or AOI for data mapping between the module and the processor.
- Q: Can it act as both a Master and a Slave?
- A: Yes, the MVI69-MNET supports simultaneous Client (Master) and Server (Slave) operations.
- Q: Is this compatible with the newer 5370 L3 controllers?
- A: Yes, it is compatible with standard 1769-based CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 systems.
- Q: How is the IP address assigned?
- A: The IP address is configured via a text file or through the ProSoft Configuration Builder utility via the Ethernet port.
