ProSoft Technology MVI56-DFCM - Manual (Page 69)

MVI56-DFCM ♦ ControlLogix Platform Reference
DF1 Half/Full Duplex Master/Slave Serial Communication Module User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 69 of 106
September 24, 2014
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In This Chapter
 Product Specifications ........................................................................... 69
 Functional Overview .............................................................................. 71
 DFCM Database Definition .................................................................... 91
 Error Codes ........................................................................................... 94
 Cable Connections ................................................................................ 97
5.1 Product Specifications
The MVI56 DF1 Master/Slave Communication Module allows Rockwell
Automation ControlLogix compatible processors to interface easily with DF1
protocol compatible devices and hosts. Devices commonly supporting the
protocol include Rockwell Automation PLCs and power monitoring equipment, as
well as several other third party devices in the marketplace.
The MVI56-DFCM module has two Application Serial ports supporting the DF1
protocol, with each port user-configurable to act as a Master or as a slave. Data
transfer between the module and the ControlLogix processor is asynchronous to
the DF1 network, with the module’s internal database being used to exchange
data between the processor and the DF1 network.
5.1.1 General Specifications
 Single Slot - 1756 backplane compatible
 Local or remote rack
 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.
 Configuration data obtained through user-defined ladder. Sample ladder file
included