Prosoft MVI69-FLN FA Control Network Communication Module

The MVI69-FLN FA Control Network communication module is a single

slot solution that allows Rockwell Automation CompactLogix processors to

communicate with FL-net protocol-compatible devices. The module

implements the FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) specification, as defined by

JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association) for the standard

FA control network. FL-net is a master-less system.

The MVI69-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network

and the CompactLogix/MicroLogix backplane. The data transfer from the

CompactLogix/MicroLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on

the FL-net network. The module’s internal database can be used to

exchange Area 1 and Area 2 cyclic, network, and module status data

between the processor and the FL-net network.

FL-net is a peer-to-peer networking system. All FL-net devices transfer

data using two shared databases with fixed sizes. The MVI69-FLN module

accepts commands to control and monitor the data stored in these two

databases. This data is passed between the module and the

CompactLogix/MicroLogix processor over the backplane for use in

customer applications.

Features and Benefits

FL-net Network

• Peer-to-Peer (masterless) token-passing network control method

• FA link protocol on Ethernet UDP/IP

• Cyclic data transfer supports virtual memory Area 1 and Area 2.

The cyclic data is mapped to the module's I/O area.

ProSoft Configuration Builder software included

• Graphical drag-and-drop configuration tool for simple module configuration

• 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 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 memory and processor

controller tags. A sample ladder file with AOI is included.

 Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to module. A

sample configuration file is included.

 Supports CompactLogix and MicroLogix 1500 LRP Controllers except 1769-L23E

QBFC1B, 1769-L16x, and 1769-L18x.

Functional Specifications

 Personality Module: Incorporates a non-volatile Compact Flash memory for storing

the module's setup and network configuration data (or personality). This allows

restoring of a module by simply exchanging the Personality Module with no PC or

configuration required.

 Web server: Provides product information and firmware updates.

Server Functionality

o Log data read service

o Log data clear service

o Network Parameter Read

o Return Message

o Profile Read

 Network Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification

 Own-node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00 specification

 Participating Node Management Table: According to FL-net version 2.00

specification

 Network configurable via a text file