{"product_id":"prosoft-mvi56e-mcmxt-controllogix-modbus-communication-module","title":"ProSoft MVI56E-MCMXT Module de communication Modbus ControlLogix","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eProviding seamless serial connectivity within Allen-Bradley ControlLogix control architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft MVI56E-MCMXT\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as an industrial-grade Modbus Master\/Slave interface module designed specifically for extreme environments. This extended-temperature module permits Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processors to interface directly with diverse Modbus serial field devices, including flow computers, power monitors, variable frequency drives, and remote terminal units (RTUs). Equipped with conformal coating and robust electrical isolation, it delivers continuous protocol translation in demanding industrial operations where standard communication cards are prone to environmental failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Independent Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two individually configurable serial ports capable of operating concurrently as Modbus Master and\/or Modbus Slave nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Environmental Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conformal-coated circuitry engineered to withstand corrosive atmospheres, moisture, and extreme temperature variations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Automation Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly into the 1756 ControlLogix chassis, utilizing custom Add-On Instructions (AOI) and Add-On Profiles (AOP) for simplified RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 programming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet port (CFG) provides diagnostic visualization, parameter adjustments, and firmware updates via the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native support for Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII formats with configurable parity, baud rates, stop bits, and RTS timing parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil and Gas Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interfacing custody transfer flow meters, gas chromatographs, and tank gauging systems to a central ControlLogix processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Wastewater Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integration of scattered chemical dosing pumps, flow sensors, and remote RTUs over long-distance serial topologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Utility Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consolidating data from protective relays, power quality monitors, and generator control panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe operation in corrosive process environments where standard non-conformal coated communication cards risk premature corrosion failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMVI56E-MCMXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMVI56E Enhanced Modbus Serial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley ControlLogix (1756 Chassis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModbus Protocol Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eModbus RTU (Binary) with CRC-16, Modbus ASCII with LRC checking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupported Baud Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e110 to 115,200 baud\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eData\/Stop Bits \u0026amp; Parity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eStop bits: 1 or 2; Parity: None, Even, Odd\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRTS Timing Delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 65,535 milliseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConformal Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eYes (Extended environmental protection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-25 degC to 70 degC (-13 degF to 158 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e800 mA @ 5 VDC, 3 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.0 kg (approx. 4.4 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e250 mm x 150 mm x 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePort Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical\/Functional Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePRT1 (Port 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRJ45 (DB9 adapter cable included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eModbus Master\/Slave Serial Port (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePRT2 (Port 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRJ45 (DB9 adapter cable included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eModbus Master\/Slave Serial Port (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCFG (Configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRJ45 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated configuration, system utility upload\/download, and remote diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMVI56E-MCMXT\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ruggedized, conformal-coated alternative to the standard MVI56E-MCM module. It is backward-compatible with legacy MVI56-MCM data structures, allowing it to serve as a direct physical and logical drop-in replacement in older ControlLogix systems. This compatibility prevents the need to completely rewrite the underlying PLC ladder logic. Note that when replacing older standard modules with this extended-temperature version, the modern Add-On Instructions should be reviewed to leverage the enhanced memory mapping capabilities of the MVI56E line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen calculating system power budgets, engineers must account for the module's high current draw on the backplane (800 mA at 5 VDC). Placing multiple communication modules in a single 1756 chassis without verifying the power supply capacity (e.g., 1756-PA75) can trigger under-voltage faults or intermittent CPU resets. Additionally, when using RS-485 2-wire serial networks, failing to install 120-ohm termination resistors on the terminal nodes of long cable segments will result in waveform reflection, manifesting as intermittent Modbus CRC validation errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDuring initial system configuration, connect to the CFG Ethernet port using the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software. Ensure that the PC's network interface adapter matches the IP subnet configured on the module. If using the RJ45-to-DB9 serial adapters provided, ensure proper routing of the signal shield to a clean chassis ground. When configuring a 2-wire RS-485 bus, the RX and TX terminals on the DB9 must be bridged externally as defined in the ProSoft connection schematics to ensure correct half-duplex transceiver operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eDisconnect all primary power to the ControlLogix chassis and connected serial equipment prior to inserting or extracting any module. Hot-swapping modules in hazardous locations can cause electrical arcing, resulting in severe physical injury, equipment damage, or explosive ignition risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the MVI56E-MCMXT module with the circuit card guides of the selected vacant slot in the 1756 chassis. Ensure the module is oriented correctly with the faceplate text upright.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSlide the module firmly into the slot until the top and bottom chassis levers click securely, indicating full insertion into the passive backplane connectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecure the serial communications cabling to the RJ45 ports (PRT1\/PRT2) using the provided adapter cables. Securely fasten the DB9 connector screws to prevent accidental disconnection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eRestore system power. Monitor the scrolling LED status display on the front panel to verify self-test completion, active communication, and protocol diagnostic codes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ProSoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53076256063851,"sku":"MVI56E-MCMXT","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/mvi56e-mcmxt-x40vg1qgana.jpg?v=1775727271","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/prosoft-mvi56e-mcmxt-controllogix-modbus-communication-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}