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News Release from: ProSoft Technology | Subject: MVI56-DFCM DF1 communication modules
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 February 2004
ControlLogix platform gains DF1 comms
option
Prosoft Technology's MVI56-DFCM DF1 communication modules are the fastest and easiest way to add DF1 half- or full-duplex master capability to the ControlLogix platform.
Prosoft Technology's MVI56-DFCM DF1 communication modules are the fastest and easiest way to add DF1 half- or full-duplex master capability to the ControlLogix platform These modules provide highly configurable support of two DF1 half-/full-duplex master ports, allowing the many Scada and field devices supporting DF1 protocol to be quickly integrated into existing processors
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The MVI56-DFM module is a single slot, backplane compatible solution for ControlLogix.
The module has three active serial ports.
Port 1 functions as the debug and configuration port.
Ports 2 and 3 are jumper configured for direct or multidrop field communications.
Once configured the module will perform all protocol related functions on a stand-alone basis.
Applications involving the DF1 modules can be found in many industrial sectors such as water/wastewater, oil and gas, food processing, mining, and pulp and paper.
All Prosoft Technology products come with a one year warranty and unlimited technical support.
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