MVI56E-FLN ♦ ControlLogix Platform
Configuring the MVI56E-FLN Module
FA Control Network Ethernet Communication Module
User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Area Parameters
The ranges of the top addresses (starting adresses) and sizes of Common
Memory Areas 1 and 2 are as follows.
Parameter Range (Words)
Top Address
Area Size
Area 1
0 to 511
0 to 512
Area 2
0 to 8191
0 to 8192
These parameters can be set from the upper layer or by a network parameter
write message.
When nodes receive a network parameter write message for setting these
parameters, the node secedes from the network and rejoins the network in the
halfway participation status.
Unless they are set from the upper layer, the node is regarded as having no
transmitting area. At this time, however, a token is exchanged.
Configuring Area 1 and Area 2
Each area is defined by its starting address (top address) and word length (size).
The following illustration shows the starting addresses and word lengths used in
the sample application:
