Description
Integrating PROFIBUS DP network connectivity directly into Rockwell Automation ControlLogix systems, the ProSoft MVI56-PDPMV1 PROFIBUS DPV1 Master Communication Module functions as an efficient gateway between the PLC backplane and distributed field devices. This single-slot module mounts directly into the ControlLogix chassis, enabling the processor to control slave devices via high-speed cyclic data exchange (DPV0) and configuration/diagnostic acyclic data transfer (DPV1).
The MVI56-PDPMV1 establishes high-speed communication without consuming excessive rack space or requiring complex ladder logic. Featuring a dedicated RS-232 RJ45 serial configuration port, the module also supports remote configuration and diagnostics across EtherNet/IP using CIPConnect technology, allowing engineers to maintain the system through a network-linked ControlLogix Ethernet bridge.
Features
- Provides a seamless PROFIBUS DP Master connection directly within the ControlLogix backplane.
- Supports both DPV0 cyclic messaging for real-time control and DPV1 acyclic messaging for advanced instrument configuration.
- Compatible with CIPConnect, enabling remote diagnostics and network configuration routing through ControlLogix Ethernet modules.
- Equipped with a dedicated RJ45 configuration port operating on the RS-232 standard.
- Comprehensive front-panel LED diagnostics for rapid assessment of module status, backplane transfers, and serial communications.
Applications
- Integration of PROFIBUS field instrumentation (transmitters, valves, actuators) in oil and gas production systems.
- Distributed I/O management in water treatment plants and wastewater facilities.
- Process automation and factory floor machinery integration requiring DPV1 acyclic parameterization.
- Heavy industrial material handling and power generation automation.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
ProSoft Technology |
| Part Number/Model |
MVI56-PDPMV1 |
| Platform Compatibility |
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix (1756 series) |
| Backplane Current Draw |
800 mA at 5 VDC, 3 mA at 24 VDC |
| 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% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration Resistance |
5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz |
| Operational Shock |
30 g (operational), 50 g (non-operational) |
| Configuration Port |
RJ45 (RS-232), supports CIPConnect routing |
| Shipping Weight |
2 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Interface Type |
Function / Description |
| CFG Port |
RJ45 connection (RS-232 protocol only) for system setup, database downloads, and local diagnostic interface. Includes RJ45 to DB-9M cable adapters. |
| PROFIBUS Port |
DB-9 Female connection conforming to PROFIBUS DP physical layer specifications. |
Installation Guidelines
- Ensure the ControlLogix chassis is powered off before inserting or removing the module.
- Avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage by using a grounding strap during installation.
- Secure the module in any available slot of the 1756 chassis by aligning with guides and locking the top and bottom latches.
- Verify standard network termination resistors are placed on the end nodes of the PROFIBUS segment.
Compliance and Certifications
- CE Mark
- UL/cUL Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations