{"product_id":"prosoft-mvi46-dfnt-ethernet-ip-communication-module","title":"ProSoft MVI46-DFNT EtherNet\/IP Communication Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed Ethernet communication in SLC 500 rack architectures, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft MVI46-DFNT\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMVI46-DFNT\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherNet\/IP Client\/Server Interface Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. Placed directly into an SLC backplane slot, the module executes bidirectional DF1-over-Ethernet protocols to bridge legacy rack logic with contemporary network devices without external gateways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MVI46 series platform utilizes dedicated hardware suffix designations to identify the embedded firmware protocol layer executed by the onboard processor architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Network Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMVI46-DFNT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMVI46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDF1 over EtherNet\/IP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 10\/100 Mbps Base-T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMVI46-MNET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMVI46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus TCP\/IP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 10\/100 Mbps Base-T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMVI46-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMVI46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU \/ ASCII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RS-232\/422\/485 Serial Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\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-DFNT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP Client\/Server Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500 Processors (SLC 5\/02, 5\/03, 5\/04, 5\/05)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 mA @ 5 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20 Client connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServer Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 Server connections\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\u003eDetermined by 5 VDC backplane draw (4.0 W typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtocol Conversion Latencies \u0026amp; Isolation Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module architecture incorporates internal galvanic isolation on the 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet port to prevent ground loop currents from propagating into the SLC 500 backplane bus. Protocol conversion latencies are tied directly to the ladder logic block transfer rate established between the SLC CPU memory map and the MVI46-DFNT internal database. Internal data buffers process dual Client\/Server execution threads concurrently, holding explicit messaging latency to deterministic windows defined by the backplane scan intervals of the host rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the maximum current draw of the MVI46-DFNT module from the SLC backplane?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module draws a maximum of 800 mA at 5 VDC directly from the SLC 500 backplane power supply rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the module require an external power supply for Ethernet signal conditioning?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, all operating power is sourced directly via the 5 VDC chassis backplane connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How many concurrent Ethernet socket connections can the MVI46-DFNT maintain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The hardware supports up to 20 active Client connections and up to 15 active Server connections simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that host power to the SLC 500 rack is completely disconnected before inserting or removing the module; hot-swapping in non-rated chassis configurations can damage backplane bus pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Category 5e or better shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cabling to ensure noise immunity in industrial noise environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate shield drain wires to a low-impedance earth ground point at the enclosure entry panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure a minimum engagement depth of standard RJ45 locking tabs to maintain signal continuity under mechanical vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a minimum 50 mm clearance above and below the card cage to enable unimpeded thermal convection across the module assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43996910157914,"sku":"MVI46-DFNT","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/MV156E-MCM2.jpg?v=1788342579","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-mvi46-dfnt-ethernet-ip-communication-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}