DATASHEET

Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server

Enhanced Communication
Module for ControlLogix®
MVI56E-MNET/MNETXT

The MVI56E Modbus TCP/IP Client/Server Enhanced Communication Module allows

Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix processors to interface easily with Modicon
Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and a wide variety of Modbus TCP/IP-
compatible instruments and devices.
MVI56E enhancements include local and remote configuration and diagnostics
through the module’s Ethernet port, and CIPconnect ® technology for bridging through
Rockwell Automation ControlNet and EtherNet/IP networks.
The MVI56E-MNET and MVI56E-MNETXT are functionally the same. The MVI56E-
MNET is designed for standard process applications. The MVI56E-MNETXT is
designed for the Logix-XT™ control platform, allowing it to operate in extreme
environments. It tolerates higher operating temperatures, and has a conformal
coating to protect it from harsh or caustic conditions.

Features Benefits
Backward-Compatible  Upgrade earlier MVI56-MNET modules without changing existing ladder logic programs or
module configurations
 Enhanced features and flexibility without incurring expensive reprogramming costs
For Extreme Environments  Conforms to the EN60079-0 and EN60079-15 standards for applications in caustic and
(MVI56E-MNETXT only) extreme temperature environments
 Operates in temperature extremes from -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
 Conformal coating protects against caustic or corrosive environmental elements
RSLogix 5000 Integrated  Module communication is integrated within RSLogix™ 5000 using a sample (AOI) or sample
ladder logic file
Graphical User Interface Software  ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides online or offline configuration and diagnostics
using the high-speed Ethernet port
 CIPconnect®-enabled, allows remote configuration and diagnostic access across multiple
bridged EtherNet/IP™ and ControlNet™ networks using Rockwell Automation 1756-ENxT
and 1756-CNB network interface modules
ProSoft Discovery Service  Software utility to locate MVI56E modules on the network and assign a temporary IP
address for easy configuration

Configuration
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a graphical configuration tool for quick management of module configuration files, as
well as viewing communication and module diagnostic information.
CIPconnect technology routes connections over multiple EtherNet/IP or ControlNet paths, allowing you to manage the module from
remote locations.
The MVI56E-MNET/MNETXT Setup Guide, with the sample configuration, provides step-by-step instructions on how to move data
through the module from the Modbus TCP/IP network to the processor.
General Specifications
 Backward compatible with previous MVI56-MNET versions
 Single-slot 1756 ControlLogix backplane compatible
 10/100 Mbps auto crossover detection Ethernet configuration and application port
 User-definable module data memory mapping of up to 5000 16-bit registers
 CIPconnect-enabled network configuration and diagnostics monitoring using
ControlLogix 1756-ENxT and 1756-CNB modules and EtherNet/IP pass-through
communication
 ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software supported, a Windows-based
graphical user interface providing simple product and network configuration
 Sample ladder logic and Add-On Instructions (AOI) are used for data transfer
between module and processor
 4-character, alpha-numeric, scrolling LED display of status and diagnostics data in
plain English – no cryptic error or alarm codes to decipher
 ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) software used to locate the module on the
network and assign temporary IP address
 Personality Module - a non-volatile, industrial-grade Compact Flash (CF) card used
to store network and module configuration, allowing quick in-the-field product
replacement by transferring the CF card

Modbus TCP/IP Specifications

 ProSoft Technology’s Modbus TCP/IP implementation (MNET) includes both Client
(Master) and server (slave) capabilities
 Modbus data types overlap in the module's memory database, so the same data
can be conveniently read or written as bit-level or register-level data.
 Configurable floating-point data movement is possible, including support for Enron
or Daniel® floating-point formats

Modbus TCP/IP Server (Slave)

 Supports ten independent server connections for Service Port 502 (MBAP)
 Supports ten independent server connections for Service Port 2000 (Encapsulated)
 Accepts Modbus Function Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23
 Module data can be derived from other Modbus server devices on the network
through the Client or from the ControlLogix processor

Modbus TCP/IP Client (Master)

 Actively reads data from and writes data to Modbus TCP/IP devices, using MBAP
or Encapsulated Modbus message formats
 Transmit Modbus Function Codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, and 16
 Offers one Client connection with up to 100 commands to talk to multiple servers
 ControlLogix processor can be programmed to use special functions to control the
activity on the Client by actively selecting commands to execute from the command
list (Command Control) or by issuing commands directly from the ladder logic
(Event Commands)

Status Data
 Error codes, counters, and module status available from module memory through
the server, through the Client, or through the ladder logic and controller tags in
RSLogix™ 5000

Functional Specifications
 The MVI56E-MNETand MVI56E-MNETXT are functionally identical. The MVI56E-
MNET is for normal process and control environments. The MVI56E-MNETXT is
conformal coated for extra protection in harsh or caustic environments and
operates in extreme high or low temperature environments.
 Both modules transfer data in the largest possible I/O image block sizes, which
optimizes data through-put and update time.
 Both modules appear to the ControlLogix processor as input/output (I/O) modules,
rather than communication modules.
 Both modules work well in local rack applications and may be used in remote rack
applications. (For information on a remote rack optimized, reduced data block
version of the MNET module, look for the MVI56E-MNETR.)
 Retrieving module status and executing special functions (command control, event
commands, etc.) are supported in ladder logic by special block transfer codes.
Hardware Specifications
Specification Description
Backplane Current Load 800 mA @ 5 VDC
3 mA @ 24 VDC
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) - MVI56E-MNET
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) - MVI56E-MNETXT
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Shock 30 g operational Additional Products
50 g non-operational ProSoft Technology® offers a full
Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz complement of hardware and
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH, with no condensation software solutions for a wide variety
LED Indicators Battery Status (ERR) of industrial communication
Application Status (APP) platforms. For a complete list of
Module Status (OK) products, visit our web site at:
4-Character, Scrolling, Alpha- Shows Module, Version, IP, Application Port www.prosoft-technology.com
Numeric LED Display Setting, Port Status, and Error Information
Debug/Configuration/Application Ethernet port (E1)
Ethernet Port 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 Connector, for CAT5 cable Ordering Information
Link and Activity LED indicators
Auto-crossover cable detection To order this product, please use the
following:

Agency Approvals & Certifications

Modbus TCP/IP
Please visit our website: www.prosoft-technology.com
Client/Server Enhanced
Communication
Module for
ControlLogix®

MVI56E-MNET
MVI56E-MNETXT

To place an order, please contact

your local ProSoft Technology
distributor. For a list of ProSoft
Technology distributors near you,
go to:
www.prosoft-technology.com
and select Where to Buy from the
menu.

Copyright © 2019 ProSoft Technology, Inc.

All rights reserved. 8/1/2019

Specifications subject to change without notice.