Reference
MVI56E-FLN ♦ ControlLogix Platform
User Manual
FA Control Network Ethernet Communication Module
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ProSoft Technology, Inc.
4.1.1 Features
FL-net systems have the following features.
1
FL-net is an open system.
2
FL-net enables a multi-vendor network.
3
FL-net enables personal computers and FA controllers, such as
programmable controllers (PLCs) or computerized numeric controllers
(CNCs), by different manufacturers to be interconnected, controlled, and
monitored.
Master-less token control method.
FA link protocol on Ethernet UDP / IP.
Cyclic data transfer: Supports virtual memory Area 1 (512 words) and Area 2
(8192 words). The cyclic data is mapped to the modules I/O area.
Message transfer:
Server Functionality
o
Log data read service
o
Log data clear service
o
Network Parameter Read
o
Profile Read
o
Return Message
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 or ProSoft Technology Configuration
Builder Software
Status and Error information
The MVI56E-FLN module provides highly configurable FL-net capabilities to the
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform. FL-net (OPCN-2) is a controller-level
network conforming to specification Japan Electrical manufacturers Association
JEM1479. Developed by to focus on multi-vendor communications of
programmable controllers, NC controllers, Robotic and other Motion Control
systems.
