Description

MVI56E‑GSC Generic Serial Communication Module

Technical Specifications

• Product Model: MVI56E‑GSC
• Brand: ProSoft Technology
• Warranty: One Year
• Input Voltage: 5 V DC CompactLogix backplane supply
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ +60 °C
• Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Response Time: Serial data update cycle configurable from 5 ms
• Protection Class: IP20 rack‑mount plug‑in module
• Accuracy Class: Industrial serial‑communication gateway grade
• Output Frequency: Not applicable
• Rated Current: 0.65 A @5 V DC backplane consumption
• Communication Ports: 2 × configurable RS232 / RS422 / RS485 serial ports
• Supported Protocols: ASCII, Modbus RTU master / slave, custom generic serial protocol
• System Compatibility: Allen‑Bradley CompactLogix / ControlLogix PLC platform
• Diagnostics: Port‑activity LED indicators, internal diagnostic status registers accessible from PLC logic
• Certifications: CE, UL
• Humidity: 5‑95 % RH, non‑condensing
• Weight: 0.39 kg
• Dimensions: Standard ControlLogix single‑slot module size
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Product Overview

MVI56E‑GSC is a high‑performance generic serial communication gateway module for Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLC systems. It bridges PLC backplane bus with legacy serial‑field devices including serial‑modbus instruments, barcode readers, weigh‑scales and third‑party legacy controllers. Protocol data is mapped directly into PLC tag memory for easy user‑logic processing. This gateway solves serial‑protocol interoperability challenges for mixed‑brand automation retrofits. Available as refurbished and new‑old‑stock spare parts for plant‑automation upgrade projects.