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ProSoft Technology MVI56-BAS User Manual

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MVI56-BAS ♦ ControlLogix Platform

User Manual

BASIC Module (DB/BAS Compatible)

Page 214 of 234

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

December 13, 2011

11.1 Product Specifications

This single-slot module is a powerful solution that allows the large installed base

of legacy BASIC programs for the MVI56-DB and 1747-BAS modules to be

migrated to the ControlLogix platform with minimal effort.
The MVI56-BAS module allows you to
Create BASIC programs to transfer data between the ControlLogix and the

MVI56-BAS module

Create foreign device interface for specific applications and easily integrate

the device with the ControlLogix processor

Interface to many devices that use ASCII interface to a ControlLogix

backplane such as modems, printers, bar code readers, and scales

Save ControlLogix processor memory by running math algorithms
The module acts as DF1 full-duplex device or a DF1 half-duplex slave

11.1.1 General Specifications

Single Slot - 1756 backplane-compatible
The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to

processor memory for data transfer between processor and module.

Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor.

Sample ladder file included.

Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to

module. Sample configuration file included

Local or remote rack