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Product Introduction
The ProSoft MVI69-DFNT is an EtherNet/IP Client/Server communication module designed to provide seamless network connectivity for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 LRP processors. This module enables controllers to communicate efficiently with EtherNet/IP-compatible devices and host systems using explicit messaging.
Installed as a single-slot solution, the MVI69-DFNT acts as a bridge between the PLC backplane and Ethernet networks. It allows processors that do not natively support advanced Ethernet communication to integrate into modern industrial networks without requiring major system modifications.
The module features a dedicated configuration port and a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface, ensuring straightforward setup and stable communication performance. Its compatibility with a wide range of CompactLogix processors, including L20, L30, L31, L32, L35, L43, and L45 series, makes it a flexible and practical solution for upgrading existing automation systems.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | MVI69-DFNT |
| Manufacturer | ProSoft Technology |
| Module Type | EtherNet/IP Client/Server Communication Module |
| Platform Compatibility | CompactLogix (L20/L30/L31/L32/L35/L43/L45), MicroLogix 1500 LRP |
| Communication Protocol | EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) |
| Configuration Port | 1 × RJ45 Serial Port (CFG) |
| Ethernet Port | 1 × RJ45 (10/100 Base-T) |
| Backplane Current Load | 800 mA @ 5 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Mounting | Single Slot (CompactLogix Rack) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 35 × 87 mm |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
Applications
● Integration of legacy PLC systems into EtherNet/IP networks, enabling older CompactLogix and MicroLogix controllers to communicate with modern devices
● SCADA and HMI connectivity, allowing efficient data exchange between controllers and supervisory systems
● Industrial network expansion, supporting communication with remote I/O, drives, and intelligent devices over Ethernet
● Data acquisition systems, enabling collection of real-time operational data through explicit messaging
● System upgrades and retrofits, minimizing hardware changes while enhancing communication capabilities
● Interfacing with third-party devices, ensuring compatibility with EtherNet/IP-enabled instruments and controllers
Advantages
● Broad processor compatibility, supporting multiple CompactLogix and MicroLogix platforms
● EtherNet/IP explicit messaging support, enabling flexible and efficient data exchange
● Simple integration, requiring only a single slot without additional external gateways
● Reliable Ethernet communication, with standard 10/100 Base-T connectivity
● Dedicated configuration port, simplifying setup and troubleshooting
● Compact design, saving panel space while delivering full communication functionality
