{"product_id":"prosoft-mvi56-mnetr-controllogix-modbus-tcp-ip-interface-module","title":"ProSoft MVI56-MNETR ControlLogix Modbus TCP\/IP Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIntegrating Modbus TCP\/IP communications directly into Rockwell Automation ControlLogix systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft MVI56-MNETR\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a specialized high-performance network interface utilizing a reduced data block structure. This module operates as an in-chassis slot solution, enabling ControlLogix processors to interface seamlessly with Modbus TCP\/IP-compatible field instruments, SCADA systems, and programmable controllers. Designed specifically for architectures with constrained memory mapping or remote I\/O limitations, the reduced data block configuration limits the backplane I\/O transfer size to 240 words of input and 240 words of output data, making it highly compatible with remote I\/O racks over ControlNet or EtherNet\/IP adaptors.\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\u003eReduced Data Block Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limits I\/O data transfers to 240 words input\/240 words output to support remote rack installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Protocol Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concurrently supports both Modbus TCP\/IP Client (Master) and Server (Slave) configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Isolation Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500 V rms electrical isolation protects the ControlLogix backplane from external network transient faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Diagnostic LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel indicators provide real-time status updates for module operation, backplane transfer, and serial\/Ethernet port activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Resiliency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated broadcast storm protection mitigates network degradation under high-volume ARP frame scenarios.\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\u003eRemote I\/O rack communication over ControlNet or EtherNet\/IP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSCADA and HMI integration across plant networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstation automation and power monitoring network connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing with variable frequency drives, flow meters, and external PLCs.\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=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMVI56 ControlLogix Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e800 mA at 5 Vdc; 3 mA at 24 Vdc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0 degC to 60 degC (32 degF to 140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e-40 degC to 85 degC (-40 degF to 185 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e5% to 95% (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShock Operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e30 g operational; 50 g non-operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e10\/100 Base-T RJ45 Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eElectrical Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1500 V rms at 50 to 60 Hz for 60 s (IEC 60950)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBroadcast Storm Resiliency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLess than or equal to 5000 ARP frames-per-second\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e1.50 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e25.0 cm x 20.0 cm x 8.0 cm\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=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription \/ Function\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEthernet Port (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrimary 10\/100 Mbps Modbus TCP\/IP connection. Utilizes Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCFG Port (RJ45)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eConfiguration port. Interfaces via RJ45 to DB-9M connection for diagnostics and firmware utility software setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIt is vital to distinguish the \u003cstrong\u003eMVI56-MNETR\u003c\/strong\u003e from the standard MVI56-MNET. The MVI56-MNET utilizes a larger 5000-word block size, which is unsupported by several common remote I\/O network adapters. If your system architecture places the communication interface in a remote rack connected via ControlNet (e.g., 1756-CNB\/CN2) or EtherNet\/IP (e.g., 1756-ENBT\/EN2T), the \"R\" (Reduced Data Block) variant is mandatory to prevent connection sizing faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eWhen configuring large networks, ensure the broadcast traffic does not exceed the hardware limit of 5000 ARP frames-per-second. Networks shared with enterprise data or unmanaged switches often suffer from high broadcast traffic, which can trigger the internal safety isolation of the MVI56-MNETR's ethernet controller, causing brief, intermittent offline faults. Always isolate industrial control paths onto distinct virtual networks (VLANs) or managed switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eInitial configuration requires ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software. Connect via the provided RJ45-to-DB9 cable to the configuration serial port prior to system insertion if your default IP network segment is different. Ensure standard RS-232 serial parameters are matched on the configuration computer to establish stable firmware terminal access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: electrical discharge hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eRemove all system operational power from the ControlLogix chassis before inserting or removing the MVI56-MNETR interface. Inserting or removing the card while the backplane is energized can cause irreversible logical disruption to the PLC processor or damage the backplane contact connector pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eEnsure the ControlLogix system is de-energized.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eAlign the module circuit card with the plastic guides of the target slot in the ControlLogix chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eFirmly slide the module inward until it seats securely into the chassis backplane.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eSecure the top and bottom chassis tabs on the module front-plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003eConnect the shielded RJ45 Ethernet communication cable to the primary ports and power on the chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ProSoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53076255867243,"sku":"MVI56-MNETR","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/mvi56-mnetr-s4xqbmeigyx.jpg?v=1775727260","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/id\/products\/prosoft-mvi56-mnetr-controllogix-modbus-tcp-ip-interface-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}