The MVI46-MNET is a MODBUS TCP client/server module manufactured by Allen-Bradley's partner company, ProSoft Technology. This module is mainly used to enable MODBUS TCP I/P connectivity with SLC 5/02 M0/M1 or update processors.
It supports both client and server functions and has configurable memory to support user customized data mapping. In addition, the module can be used to communicate with any MODBUS TCP-enabled device connected over the same network, and further supports integration with human machine interface (HMI) systems, supervisory control and Data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and distributed control systems (DCS).
The MVI46-MNET comes with a configuration port and an application port, both using RJ45 Ethernet ports and supporting 10/100 Mbps transfer rates. It has electrical isolation and performs well in a variety of industrial applications such as food processing, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, automotive manufacturing, water and wastewater treatment, power and electrical industries, and more.
MVI46-MNET is a MODBUS TCP client/server module designed for use in the field of industrial automation and control systems. Its main application areas include:
Industrial Automation: The MVI46-MNET module can be used in industrial automation systems to implement MODBUS TCP/IP communication with SLC 5/02 M0/M1 or newer processors. This makes it ideal for connecting older Allen-Bradley PLCS with modern industrial Ethernet networks.
Distributed Control System (DCS) : The MVI46-MNET can act as a gateway between the Modbus TCP/IP network and the Allen-Bradley backplane, thereby communicating with any MODBUS TCP enabled device connected over the same network. This makes it widely used in distributed control system.
Human Machine interface (HMI) system: MVI46-MNET module can be integrated with HMI system to realize real-time data transmission and display. This is important for monitoring and operation in factory automation systems.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems: The module can also be integrated with SCADA systems for real-time data acquisition, monitoring and analysis. This is of great significance for the automated management of energy, water treatment, transportation and other industries.
In addition, the MVI46-MNET module has some unique features, such as an embedded e-mail client and ftp server, which can be used to send customized or in-house email messages and for file transfers. This gives it an added advantage in automated systems that require remote monitoring and maintenance.
In short, the MVI46-MNET module has a wide range of applications in industrial automation, distributed control systems, human-machine interfaces and monitoring and data acquisition.
In addition, MVI46-MNET has an embedded e-mail client that can send customized or built-in email messages to any valid user or user group on the network. Its ftp server allows the module and remote host to transfer files, and triggers the generation of E-mail messages according to the database value is also one of its features.
When integrated into a Rockwell Automation PLC system, users are required to have a Rockwell Automation SLC 5/02 M0/M1 processor, and there must be at least one free slot in the rack for this Modbus module. The user should add an additional 800 mA power supply to power the module.
