{"product_id":"prosoft-mvi56-101m-iec-60870-5-101-master-communication-module","title":"ProSoft MVI56-101M IEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProSoft MVI56-101M IEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for IEC 60870-5-101 master communication in an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft MVI56-101M\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eMVI56-101M\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module) transfers serial data between ControlLogix processor tags and IEC 101 slave devices.\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\u003eMVI56-101M\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb\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\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane current load: 800 mA at 5.1 VDC; 3 mA at 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatform Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756 series chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60870-5-101 Master Network Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Application Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, PRT1 and PRT2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Port Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, RS-422, RS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 RS-232 CFG configuration\/debug port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 bps to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60870-5-101 Master\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlLogix backplane I\/O data exchange through ladder logic\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 Tx\/Rx\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtocol Conversion and Serial Interface Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MVI56-101M operates as an IEC 60870-5-101 master interface for ControlLogix systems.\u003cbr\u003eIt communicates with IEC 101 slave devices through two configurable application serial ports.\u003cbr\u003eEach application port supports RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 electrical interfaces.\u003cbr\u003eTherefore, field wiring must match the selected physical interface and connected slave device topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module exchanges process data with the ControlLogix processor through the chassis backplane.\u003cbr\u003eLadder logic transfers module data between the communication interface and processor tag database.\u003cbr\u003eThe IEC 101 master function supports data acquisition and command transmission toward connected field devices.\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied data does not specify a fixed protocol conversion latency, so no numerical latency value is assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Which serial interfaces are available for IEC 60870-5-101 communication?\u003cbr\u003eA: PRT1 and PRT2 support RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the module exchange data with a ControlLogix processor?\u003cbr\u003eA: The module uses ControlLogix backplane I\/O data exchange, with ladder logic transferring data to processor tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the supplied specification define hot-swap restrictions or firmware compatibility?\u003cbr\u003eA: No specific hot-swap or firmware compatibility information is provided in the supplied technical data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the module in a compatible Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 1756 chassis according to the applicable chassis installation procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify the module position, chassis power condition, and backplane seating before connecting field communication wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 wiring according to the configured PRT1 or PRT2 interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep serial communication cables separated from high-voltage conductors, contactor wiring, and high-current switching circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse shielded communication cable where required by the installation environment, and terminate shields according to the site grounding standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor RS-485 installations, maintain the required differential pair polarity and apply network termination according to the connected device topology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid creating unintended shield-current paths between separately grounded equipment. Confirm protective grounding and signal reference arrangements before energizing the communication circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the CFG port only for configuration or diagnostic access as specified by the installation procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify baud rate, serial interface type, and IEC 60870-5-101 communication parameters against the connected slave-device configuration before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm module status, backplane transfer, application status, and serial Tx\/Rx indicators during functional testing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43931402207322,"sku":"MVI56-101M","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/MVI56-101M2.jpg?v=1787902822","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-mvi56-101m-iec-60870-5-101-master-communication-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}