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News Release from: ProSoft Technology | Subject: MVI56-N2
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 May 2006
Metasys interface for ControlLogix
This in-chassis Johnson Controls Metasys module allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix I/O compatible processors to easily interface with other Johnson Controls N2 Master devices
ProSoft Technology's new Johnson Controls Metasys Interface Module for ControlLogix (MVI56-N2) joins a growing list of HVAC-compatible products in the ProSoft Technology line including interface modules for Rockwell Automation's SLC 500 and PLC-5 The MVI56-N2 acts as a gateway between the Johnson Controls N2 network and the processor backplane
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The module acts as a slave receiving commands from a master device.
The data transfer from the processor is asynchronous from the actions on the Johnson Controls N2 network.
An internal database in the module is used to exchange data between the processor and the Johnson Controls N2 network.
Other features include:.
* Support for the storage and transfer of internal database registers to/from the processor's controller tags.
* Two ports to emulate a Johnson Controls N2 slave.
* One port configured as a Johnson Controls N2 slave permits a remote master to interact with data contained in the module.
* Operation via simple ladder logic.
The MVI56-N2 modules come with ProSoft Technology's 1-year warranty and unlimited technical support.
Sales are available worldwide.
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