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