Manufacturer: ProSoft
Product No.: MV156E-MNET
Country of origin:United States
Product Type: PLC Communication Modules
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 3000g
Dimensions: 220 mm x 150 mm x 50 mm
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Interfacing Modbus TCP/IP networks directly with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processors is simplified using the ProSoft MV156E-MNET Modbus TCP/IP Interface Module. This highly specialized communication interface allows ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) to act as both client and server nodes on industrial Modbus TCP/IP networks. It mounts directly into a standard ControlLogix chassis, accessing the backplane directly to transfer up to 10,000 words of database memory without requiring separate network gateways. Utilizing standard Ethernet connectivity, the ProSoft MV156E-MNET provides reliable high-speed data exchanges for process control, telemetry, and power monitoring infrastructures.
| Specification Parameter | Engineering Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ProSoft Technology |
| Module Model / SKU | MV156E-MNET |
| Compatible Platform | Rockwell Automation ControlLogix Systems |
| Backplane Current Load (5 VDC) | 800 mA |
| Backplane Current Load (24 VDC) | 3 mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60 degC (32 to 140 degF) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85 degC (-40 to 185 degF) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Operational Shock / Vibration | 30 g operational, 50 g non-operational / 5 g (10 Hz to 150 Hz) |
| Diagnostic LED Display | 4-character scrolling alphanumeric display (IP, configuration, status) |
| Status Indicators | Battery Status (ERR), Application Status (APP), Module Status (OK) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 1.13 kg (2.5 lbs) |
| Package Dimensions (Calculated) | 220 mm x 150 mm x 50 mm |
| Port Interface | Connector Type | Functional Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Port (E1) | RJ45 (Auto-MDIX) | Modbus TCP/IP client/server industrial fieldbus communications |
| Configuration Port (E2) | RJ45 (Auto-MDIX) | Dedicated configuration, monitoring, and firmware upload connection via ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) |
The MV156E-MNET serves as the direct operational upgrade to the legacy MVI56-MNET module. While both modules use identical backplane dimensions, the newer "E" series features faster processing cores, dual configuration/application Ethernet ports, and native Add-On Instructions (AOI) which remove the need for legacy configuration blocks in PLC memory. Always verify that target controller memory allows for the updated AOI data structures when migrating legacy configurations.
When deploying multiple Modbus client connections on the module, ensure the PLC's Requested Packet Interval (RPI) is adjusted based on actual communication throughput needs. Setting the RPI too low (less than 10 milliseconds) on high-density registers can saturate the ControlLogix backplane interface, resulting in backplane transfer buffer overruns. For most telemetry configurations, an RPI of 20 to 50 milliseconds ensures optimal data consistency.
If the module's IP address is unknown on a commissioning site, observe the scrolling 4-character alphanumeric LED. During the boot sequence, the module scrolls the active IP address of both the application and diagnostic Ethernet ports. This built-in status display avoids the need to scan networks or force IP address resets via serial interfaces, allowing faster loop verification on-site.
CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING
Always completely disconnect all input and backplane power from the ControlLogix chassis before inserting or removing the communication module. Failure to de-energize the rack before card insertion may cause electrical arcing, module physical damage, or system-wide processor faults.
Power down the local ControlLogix chassis and verify that all system LEDs are completely dark.
Align the module with the upper and lower guides of an empty slot in the ControlLogix chassis, then slide it in firmly until the card is fully seated in the backplane connectors.
Secure the module to the top and bottom chassis locking brackets. Re-power the chassis and observe the initialization sequence on the LED display.
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