{"product_id":"allen-bradley-mvi46-mcm-slc-500-modbus-master-slave-network-interface-module","title":"Allen Bradley MVI46-MCM SLC 500 Modbus Master\/Slave Network Interface Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllen Bradley MVI46-MCM SLC 500 Modbus Master\/Slave Network Interface Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for Modbus master\/slave communication in SLC 500 systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley MVI46-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMVI46-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e Modbus Network Interface Module) provides serial interface connectivity through two application ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMVI46-MCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen Bradley \/ ProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus Master\/Slave Network Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 deg C to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to 85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mA at 5.1 VDC backplane current load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1746 chassis, local or extended rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Processors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 5\/02 M0\/M1 capable processors or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45, RS-232 only, DB-9M connection through supplied cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45, selectable RS-232\/422\/485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLadder Logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Registers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Commands per Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule status, backplane transfer, application status, serial activity, error\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperational Shock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e886739898190\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModbus Serial Interface and Protocol Conversion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MVI46-MCM provides one dedicated RS-232 configuration port and two RS-232\/422\/485 application ports. Modbus master and slave functions operate through the application interfaces, while ladder logic provides data transfer between the module and SLC 500 processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module occupies one 1746 chassis slot and supports local or extended rack configurations. Its specified backplane current load is 800 mA at 5.1 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial wiring should maintain the selected electrical interface throughout each connected circuit. RS-422 and RS-485 installations require appropriate differential pair routing, polarity, termination, and grounding practices according to the connected equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which SLC 500 processors are compatible with the MVI46-MCM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module is compatible with SLC 5\/02 M0\/M1 capable processors and later compatible processor models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many application communication ports are provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two RJ45 application ports support RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What backplane load does the module require?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The specified backplane current load is 800 mA at 5.1 VDC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the MVI46-MCM in an available single slot of a compatible 1746 chassis. Confirm that the SLC processor and rack configuration meet the specified compatibility requirements before energizing the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the configuration interface through the specified RS-232 connection. For application ports, select RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 according to the connected Modbus equipment and wiring topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute serial communication cables separately from high-voltage conductors, motor leads, and high-current switching circuits. Use suitable shielded communication cable where required by the installation environment, and terminate cable shields according to the site's grounding architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify connector seating, signal polarity, communication interface selection, and Modbus addressing before commissioning. Check module status, backplane transfer, application, serial activity, and error indicators during initial startup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43931363344474,"sku":"MV146-MCM","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/MV146-MCM2.jpg?v=1787902180","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-mvi46-mcm-slc-500-modbus-master-slave-network-interface-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}