ProSoft MVI69-FLN FL-Net Network Interface Module

Product Introduction

The ProSoft MVI69-FLN is a FL-net network interface communication module designed for Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and MicroLogix processors. This single-slot module enables seamless communication with FL-net protocol-compatible devices, following the FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) specification defined by JEMA (Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association) for factory automation (FA) control networks.

As a gateway, the MVI69-FLN interfaces between the FL-net network and the CompactLogix/MicroLogix backplane. It facilitates asynchronous data transfer, ensuring that operations on the FL-net network and PLC actions remain decoupled, maintaining reliable communication without interfering with network timing.

The module manages Area 1 and Area 2 cyclic data, network data, and module status information through its internal database. It enables peer-to-peer communication on FL-net, where all devices share two fixed-size databases. The MVI69-FLN accepts commands to monitor, control, and transfer this data between the FL-net network and the PLC processor, allowing users to implement high-performance automation applications efficiently.

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Product Specifications

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Applications

● CompactLogix/MicroLogix integration with FL-net networks, enabling efficient communication with peer-to-peer FL-net devices

● Factory automation systems, providing connectivity to FA-compatible devices such as PLCs, sensors, and actuators

● Asynchronous data exchange, ensuring PLC operations do not interfere with FL-net network timing

● Cyclic and network data management, allowing exchange of Area 1 and Area 2 data and module status information

● High-performance automation, supporting FA control networks where multiple devices share fixed-size databases

● System retrofits, enabling modern CompactLogix processors to interface with existing FL-net devices without additional hardware

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Advantages

● Single-slot compact design, saving rack space while providing full FL-net interface functionality

● FL-net v2.00 support, ensuring compliance with standardized FA network specifications

● Peer-to-peer communication, allowing multiple devices to interact directly on the network

● Asynchronous operation, preventing network activity from affecting PLC execution timing

● Internal database management, enabling easy access to cyclic, network, and module status data

● Robust compatibility, supporting both CompactLogix and MicroLogix processors for versatile integration

FAQ

1. What is the primary purpose of the MVI69-FLN module?
   It acts as a gateway between FL-net networks and CompactLogix/MicroLogix backplanes, enabling peer-to-peer communication and data exchange between the PLC and FL-net devices.
2. How does the module manage FL-net communication?
   The module maintains two internal fixed-size databases for Area 1 and Area 2 data, exchanging cyclic, network, and status information with FL-net devices.
3. Can the MVI69-FLN module operate asynchronously with PLC actions?
   Yes, it allows data transfer from the PLC backplane to the FL-net network without affecting real-time network operations.
4. What types of data are exchanged through the module?
   Cyclic data, network data, and module status data from FL-net devices are transferred to and from the PLC processor via the backplane.
5. Is the module compatible with both CompactLogix and MicroLogix systems?
   Yes, it supports both platforms, allowing flexible deployment in a variety of automation systems.
6. What is the network protocol supported by this module?
   The module supports FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) as defined by JEMA for standard FA networks.
7. How does the module handle multiple FL-net devices?
   All devices on the FL-net network share two fixed-size databases, and the MVI69-FLN module can accept commands to read and write data to these databases.
8. Can the module provide status information of connected devices?
   Yes, it provides network and module status data, allowing PLC programs to monitor device health and communication quality.
9. What environmental conditions can the module operate under?
   It operates reliably at 0 to 60°C, with storage capability from –40 to 85°C, and relative humidity from 5% to 95% non-condensing.
10. Does the module require additional hardware for FL-net communication?
    No, it provides direct FL-net interface capability through a single-slot design, eliminating the need for external gateways.

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