Modbus Plus Dual Port Network Interface Module

The MVI56 Modbus Plus Dual Port Network Interface Module allow Rockwell Automation ControlLogix processors to connect directly on Modbus Plus networks as a peer. The module acts as an inputoutput module between the Modbus Plus network and the processor. Compatible devices can be found in most industries and include devices such as drives, relays and power monitor hardware.
Compatible devices include not only Modicon PLCs (which all support the Modbus Plus protocol) but also a wide assortment of end devices licensed through the ModConnect Program. The MVI56-MBP module acts as an inputoutput module between the Modbus Plus network and the Rockwell Automation backplane. The data transfer from the ControlLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on the Modbus Plus network. A 4000-word register space in the module exchanges data between the processor and the Modbus Plus network.
These modules allow Rockwell Automation platforms to connect directly on Modbus Plus networks as a peer. In addition, the modules act as slaves to processors that must readwrite data from the module's memory.
Crossing all industrial boundaries, potential applications include the connection of Rockwell Automation processors to Modicon processors, and the connection of Modbus Plus speaking devices such as drives, relays, and power monitor hardware to the Rockwell Automation backplanes.