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      MVI56E-GEC pix

      Generic ASCII Ethernet Enhanced Communication Module

      MVI56E-GEC

      The MVI56E-GEC Generic ASCII Ethernet Interface module is designed to allow ControlLogix® processors to interface easily with ASCII devices using the TCP/IP protocol. Compatible devices may be either ASCII instruments with built-in Ethernet or Ethernet connection via a thin server to the existing ASCII device.

      Five Servers and Clients are present on the module permitting both the reception and transmission of data between the processor and attached devices.

      • Caractéristiques Avantages
      • Spécifications
      • Matériel
      • Téléchargements
      • Vidéos
      • Certifications

      Caractéristiques Avantages

      • Single Slot - 1756 backplane compatible
      • The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to processor memory for data transfer between processor and module.
      • Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor. Sample ladder file included.
      • Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to module.
      • Local or remote rack

      Spécifications

      Functional Specifications

      • Five Servers and five Clients to receive and/or transmit data
      • 10/100 Base-T Ethernet-compatible interface
      • Configurable parameters
        • Service port number
        • Connection timeout
        • Close type
      • Simple ladder logic operation
      • Setup and monitoring through ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software
      • ControlLogix® backplane interface via I/O access
      • Each Server monitors
        • State
        • IP and port number of connected Client
        • Error codes
      • Each Client monitors
        • State
        • IP and port number of connected Server
      • ASCII character strings up to 2048 characters in length supported
      • Module error and status conditions returned to processor for diagnostic purposes
        • Module status
        • Port error status word (bit mapped)
        • Port receive state
        • Port receive character count
        • Port receive block count
        • Port transmit state
        • Port transmit character count
        • Port transmit block count
      • All data related to the module is contained in a single controller tag with defined objects to simplify the configuration, monitoring, and interfacing with the module
      • Communication Data is transferred to the MVI56E-GEC via a pre-defined user data type in the processor

      Matériel

      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)

      Storage Temperature

      -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

      Shock

      30 g operational 50 g non-operational Vibration: 5 g from 10 Hz to 150 Hz

      Relative Humidity

      5% to 95% RH, with no condensation

      LED Indicators

      Battery Status (ERR) Application Status (APP) Module Status (OK)

      4-Character, Scrolling, Alpha-Numeric LED Display

      Shows Module, Version, IP, and Backplane Status

      Debug/Configuration/Application Ethernet port (E1)

      Ethernet Port

      10/100 Base-T, RJ45 Connector, for CAT5 cable

      Link and Activity LED indicators

      Auto-crossover cable detection

      Téléchargements

      MVI56E-GEC Datasheet 407,54 kB Dernière Modification 07/11/2023
      MVI56E-GEC User Manual 1,95 MB Dernière Modification 23/10/2025
      MVI56E-GEC Sample Ladder 774,86 kB Dernière Modification 28/02/2020
      ProSoft Configuration Builder
      ProSoft Discovery Service
      Technical Note - Migrating from MVI56-GEC to MVI56E-GEC 887,68 kB Dernière Modification 03/11/2020
      MVI56E CAD Drawings (STEP) 11,16 MB Dernière Modification 15/09/2023
      LifeCycle Letter MVI56E Series 150,72 kB Dernière Modification 01/04/2026

      Vidéos

      Understanding Client, Server & I/O Messaging for Ethernet Networks

      Data Organization in ProSoft Modules and Gateways

      Guide to bit-level data addressing in ProSoft Modbus modules

      Guide to 32-bit data types in ProSoft Modbus modules

      Certifications

      Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) 136,60 kB Dernière Modification 20/01/2023
      CB Safety 504,75 kB Dernière Modification 06/10/2021
      ATEX Letter of Conformity 101,65 kB Dernière Modification 12/05/2022
      UL CoC 83,45 kB Dernière Modification 23/06/2020
      Declaration of REACH Compliance 388,80 kB Dernière Modification 18/12/2025
      Country Approval - Eurasian Customs Union Conformity (EAC) (Wired) 1,92 MB Dernière Modification 10/07/2020

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