FA Control Network

The MVI69-FLN FA Control Network Communication Module is a single slot solution that allows Rockwell Automation CompactLogix / MicroLogix I/O compatible processors to easily interface with other FL-net protocol compatible devices. The module implements FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) defined by JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association) for the standard FA control network. FL-net is a master-less system.

The MVI69-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network and the CompactLogix / MicroLogix backplane. The data transfer from the CompactLogix / MicroLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on the FL-net network. The module's internal database can be used to exchange Area 1 and Area 2 cyclic, network, and module status data between the processor and the FL-net network.

Product Description

The MVI56-FLN FA Control Network Communication Module is a single slot solution that allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix I/O compatible processors to easily interface with other FL-net protocol compatible devices.The module implements FL-net version 2.00 (OPCN-2) defined by JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association) for the standard FA control network. FL-net is a master-less system and is specified for a 50 ms cycle time for 32 nodes (with 2kbit + 2kWord cyclic data in total) and up to 254 nodes can be addressed.

The MVI56-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network and the Allen-Bradley backplane. The data transfer from the ControlLogix processor is asynchronous from the actions on the FL-net network. The module's internal database can be used to exchange up to 512 words of Area 1 cyclic data, and 8192 words of Area 2 cyclic data between the processor and the FL-net network.