ProSoft MVI56-HART Protocol Module

Description

The ProSoft MVI56-HART Protocol Module is a high-performance communication interface designed for Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform. It enables seamless integration between ControlLogix processors and HART-enabled field devices, supporting multidrop configurations for efficient process control and data acquisition.

Specifications

• Platform Compatibility: ControlLogix (1756 backplane-compatible)
• Channels: Four independent HART master channels
• Device Capacity: Up to 15 HART devices per channel
• Data Handling: Internal database with up to 5000 registers for data exchange
• 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 Resistance: 30g operational; 50g non-operational
• Vibration Resistance: 5g from 10 to 150 Hz
• Humidity Range: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Configuration Method: Text file download via debug/configuration port
• LED Indicators: Module status, backplane transfer, application status, serial activity

Features

• Multidrop Master Functionality: Communicates with multiple HART slave devices across four channels
• Flexible Channel Configuration: Each port can be independently configured for specific network needs
• Direct Ladder Logic Integration: Sample ladder logic file included for rapid deployment
• Robust Industrial Design: Engineered for harsh environments including chemical plants and offshore platforms
• Efficient Data Exchange: Uses internal database and pre-defined objects for seamless processor communication
• Remote Rack Support: Operates in both local and remote ControlLogix racks
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Supports ProSoft Configuration Builder for real-time diagnostics
• Wide Application Range: Ideal for pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters in process industries