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Modbus Master/Slave
Network Interface Module
MVI69-MCM

The MVI69 Modbus Master/Slave Network Interface Module allows Rockwell Automation®
CompactLogix™ Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and MicroLogix™ 1769-LRP
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to interface with Modbus-compatible devices. Compatible
devices include not only Modicon® PLCs but also a wide assortment of third-party devices found in
nearly every industry.

Features Benefits
Licensed Backplane Technology ♦ Manufactured under license from Rockwell Automation
♦ High-speed data transfer between MVI69 module and CompactLogix / MicroLogix processor
♦ Installs as a Generic 1769 module, sample ladder logic included
♦ View module data and status in RSLogix 5000 controller tags and UDTs

Modbus Master/Slave protocol ♦ Emulate Modbus Master or slave device on each individually-configurable application port
interface ♦ Supports Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII protocol versions
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♦ Floating point data movement supported, including support for Enron, Daniel , and other
implementations
♦ Suitable for SCADA and field device interface applications

ProSoft Configuration Builder ♦ Graphical drag-and-drop configuration tool for simple module configuration
software included ♦ Easy to use diagnostics window with menu-driven hardware and protocol diagnostics
♦ View module database contents through serial connection to a desktop PC
Backed by ProSoft Technology ♦ 20-year history of delivering high-quality, reliable solutions designed with you in mind
♦ Free, unlimited, worldwide Technical Support by phone for pre-sale, set-up, or
troubleshooting support helps you get going sooner and stay running longer
♦ Three-Year Warranty ensures reliability and protects against equipment failures
♦ Free ProSoft Software tools tightly integrate with our hardware...a simple and quick, total
solution to help you make our products fit your applications

Configuration
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a PC-based software configuration
solution for quick and easy management of module configuration files, as well as viewing
communication and network diagnostics.
PCB is not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to
import information from previously installed (known working) configurations into new
projects.
General Specifications
• Single-Slot, 1769 backplane-compatible
• The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to processor
memory for data transfer between processor and module
• Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor. Sample
ladder file included.
• Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to module.
Sample configuration file included. Where Automation
• Supports CompactLogix™ processors with 1769 I/O bus capability and at least Connects™
800 mA of 5 VDC backplane current available.
• Also supports MicroLogix™ 1500 LRP Global Distribution
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General Specifications - Modbus Master/Slave ProSoft Technology® products are
Communication Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud distributed and supported worldwide
parameters Stop Bits: 1 or 2 through a network of over 500
Data Size: 7 or 8 bits distributors in over 50 countries.
Parity: None, Even, Odd Our knowledgeable distributors are
RTS Timing delays: 0 to 65535 milliseconds familiar with your application needs.
For a complete list of distributors,
Modbus Modes RTU mode (binary) with CRC-16 go to our web site at:
ASCII mode with LRC error checking
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Floating Point Floating point data movement supported, including configurable Global Support
Data support for Enron, Daniel®, and other implementations
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Modbus Function 1: Read Coil Status 15: Force( Write) Multiple Coils
Codes Supported 2: Read Input Status 16: Preset (Write) Multiple All ProSoft Technology products are
3: Read Holding Registers Holding Registers backed with free, unlimited technical
4: Read Input Registers 17: Report Slave ID (Slave Only) support. Contact our worldwide
5: Force (Write) Single Coil 22: Mask Write Holding Technical Support team directly by
6: Preset (Write) Single Register (Slave Only) phone or email.
Holding Register 23: Read/Write Holding
8: Diagnostics (Slave Only, Registers (Slave Only)
Responds to
Subfunction 00)
Global Offices
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Functional Specifications ProSoft Technology has regional
offices worldwide available to help
Modbus Master you with all your industrial
application needs. If you need help
A port configured as a virtual Modbus Master actively issues Modbus commands to
other nodes on the Modbus network, supporting up to 100 commands on each port. The choosing a ProSoft Technology
solution for your particular
Master ports have an optimized polling characteristic that polls slaves with
communication problems less frequently. application check out our contact
information under distributor sales
Command List Up to 100 command per Master port, each fully on the web site at:
configurable for function, slave address, register to/from
addressing and word/bit count. www.prosoft-technology. com.
Polling of command list Configurable polling of command list, including continuous
and on change of data, and dynamically user or automatic
Whether your application is large or
enabled.
small, our technical professionals
Status Data Error codes available on an individual command basis. In are there to help you choose the
addition, a slave status list is maintained per active right communication solution.
Modbus Master port.

Modbus Slave
A port configured as a Modbus slave permits a remote Master to interact with all data
contained in the module. This data can be derived from other Modbus slave devices on
the network, through a Master port, or from the CompactLogix / MicroLogix processor.
Node address 1 to 247 (software selectable)
Status Data Error codes, counters and port status available per
configured slave port
Hardware Specifications
Specification Description

Dimensions Standard 1769 Single-slot module

Additional Products
Current Load 800 mA max @ 5 VDC ProSoft Technology® offers a full
Power supply distance rating of 2 (L43 and L45 complement of hardware and
installations on first 2 slots of 1769 bus) software solutions for a wide variety
of industrial communication
Operating Temp. 32° F to 140° F (0° C to 60°C) platforms.

Storage Temp. -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)

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Relative Humidity 5% to 95% RH with no condensation our web site at:
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Application Status Ordering Information
Serial Port Activity
To order this product, please use the
CFG Port Activity following:
CFG Port (CFG) RJ45 (DB-9F with supplied cable) Modbus Master/Slave
RS-232 only
No hardware handshaking
Communication
Module
App Ports (P1,P2) RS-232, RS-485 or RS-422 (jumper selectable)
MVI69-MCM
(Serial modules) RJ45 (DB-9F with supplied cable)
RS-232 handshaking configurable To place an order, please contact
500V Optical isolation from backplane your local ProSoft Technology
distributor. For a list of ProSoft
Shipped with Unit RJ45 to DB-9M cables for each port Technology distributors near you,
go to:
6-foot RS-232 configuration Cable
www.prosoft-technology.com
and select Distributors from the
menu.
Place your order by email or fax to:
Agency Approvals & Certifications
North American / Latin American /
Agency Applicable Standard(s) Asia Pacific
[email protected]
CE EMC, LVD, EN50081-2:1993, EN50082-2:1993 fax to +1 661.716.5101
Europe / Middle East / Africa
cULus UL 508, UL 1604, CSA 22.2 No. 142 & 213 [email protected]
(Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D) fax to +33 (0) 5.61.78.40.52

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