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ProSoft MVI56E-MCM Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module
The ProSoft MVI56E-MCM is a Modbus Master/Slave communication module a high-performance in-chassis communication module for Rockwell Automation ControlLogix® controllers. Built with advanced ProSoft Technology communication solutions, the module enables seamless integration between ControlLogix PLCs and Modbus RTU/ASCII devices by operating as both a Modbus Master and Modbus Slave.
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Description
The ProSoft MVI56E-MCM is a Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module that allows ControlLogix® processors to communicate directly with Modbus RTU/ASCII devices. The module features two independently configurable serial ports, each of which can be set as a Modbus Master or Slave, operating on the same or different Modbus networks. It acts as an input/output module on the ControlLogix backplane, presenting Modbus data to the processor as standard I/O data.
Built with a 10,000-word user-definable database, the MVI56E-MCM supports up to 325 commands per Master port and accepts a full range of Modbus function codes for both Master and Slave operation. Configuration is handled entirely through an Add-on Instruction (AOI) stored in the RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 project, removing the need for separate configuration software. The module also supports CIPconnect® for remote configuration and diagnostics across the ControlLogix backplane, and is backward-compatible with earlier MVI56-MCM modules.
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Features of ProSoft MVI56E-MCM Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module
- Two independently configurable serial ports (Master or Slave, RS-232/422/485)
- 10,000-word user-definable data memory mapping
- Add-on Instruction (AOI) stores configuration directly in the RSLogix 5000 project
- CIPconnect® enabled for remote configuration and diagnostics
- Backward-compatible with earlier MVI56-MCM modules
- 4-character scrolling alphanumeric LED display for status and diagnostics
- 10/100 Mb Ethernet port with auto cable crossover detection
- Supports RIUP (Remove and Insert Under Power)
- Supports Enron/Daniel floating-point data implementation
Technical Specifications of ProSoft MVI56E-MCM
- Type: Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module
- Platform: Rockwell Automation ControlLogix® (single-slot, 1756 backplane)
- Serial Ports: 2 independently configurable (P1 & P2), RJ45 with DB-9M adapter
- Serial Standards: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (jumper-selectable per port)
- Baud Rate: 110 baud to 115.2 kbps
- Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, or 8; Stop Bits: 1 or 2; Parity: None, Odd, Even
- Modbus Modes: RTU (binary, CRC-16) and ASCII (LRC error checking)
- Modbus Function Codes Supported: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23
- Master Command List: Up to 325 commands per port
- Slave Node Address: 1 to 247 (software selectable)
- Ethernet Port: 10/100 Base-T, RJ45, for configuration/diagnostics
- 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: 30g operational, 50g non-operational; Vibration: 5g (10–150 Hz)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- LED Indicators: Battery status, application status, module status, 4-character alphanumeric display
ProSoft Communication Modules Part Number & Configuration Guide
Standard (Example) Part Number
MVI56E-MCM
This is a reference configuration for the ProSoft Communication Modules. It represents one commonly supplied setup and helps customers understand how the part number is structured.
Configurable Part Number Format
MVI56E-MCMXX
Each X / XX in the part number indicates a selectable option that can be customized based on your application requirements.
✅ Important: Final part number depends on the exact configuration needed for your machinery, environment, and monitoring system.
Applications
The ProSoft MVI56E-MCM Modbus Master/Slave Communication Module is commonly used in:
- Integrating ControlLogix PLCs with Modbus RTU/ASCII serial devices
- SCADA and process control systems requiring dual Master/Slave serial ports
- Connecting third-party PLCs, drives, and instrumentation to Rockwell platforms
- Remote monitoring via CIPconnect® across ControlLogix backplane networks
- Flow computer and Enron/Daniel floating-point data integration
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