Specification
Backward-Compatible: MVI56E products are backward-compatible with existing ladder logic, allowing for a smooth transition when upgrading from the earlier version MVI56-GSC product.
RSLogix 5000 Integrated: The module is configured with the sample ladder logic controller tags
ProSoft Configuration Builder Graphical User Interface Software: CIPconnect-enabled, allows remote diagnostic access across multiple bridged EtherNet/IP and ControlNet networks using Rockwell Automation 1756-ENxT and 1756-CNB network interface modules
Web-enabled Ethernet port with Discovery Service: Module's built-in Ethernet port provides a web server for local access to documentation, module status, and firmware updates
Web-enabled Ethernet port with Discovery Service: ProSoft Discovery Service, a software utility to locate MVI56E modules on the network and assign a temporary IP address for easy configuration
ProSoft Configuration Builder Graphical User Interface Software: Provides online diagnostics using the high-speed Ethernet port
RSLogix 5000 Integrated: Module communication is integrated within RSLogix 5000 using a sample Add-On Instruction (AOI), or sample ladder logic file
The Generic ASCII Serial Enhanced Communication Modules allow Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) to easily interface with serial devices using non-specific ASCII character text string or byte value serial communication protocols. MVI56E-GSC enhancements include local and remote diagnostics through the module's Ethernet port, CIPconnect technology for bridging through Rockwell Automation ControlNet and EtherNet/IP networks, and an on-board web server containing status information, module documentation, and sample program files. The MVI56E-GSC module is a fast and easy way to add two fully configurable serial communication ports to the ControlLogix platform, eliminating the need to use the front port of the processor or to consume valuable processing time sending and receiving serial messages. The module is a single-slot, backplane-compatible solution. Each port is capable of sending and receiving large ASCII character strings or byte streams of up to 4096 characters or bytes. Many different serial communication devices can be integrated into the ControlLogix platform by building upon the sample ladder logic provided for this module.