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Configuring the MVI56E-MNETCR Module
User Manual
The CIPconnect Path Editor allows you to define the path between the PC and
the MVI56E-MNETCR module. The first connection from the PC is always a
1756-ENBT (Ethernet/IP) module.
Each row corresponds to a physical rack in the CIP path.
If the MVI56E-MNETCR module is located in the same rack as the first 1756-
ENBT module, select R
If the MVI56E-MNETCR is available in a remote rack (accessible through
ControlNet or Ethernet/IP), include all racks (by using the A
Parameter
Source Module
Source Module IP Address
Source Module Node Address
Destination Module
Destination Module Slot Number
To use the CIPconnect Path Editor, follow these steps.
1 Configure the path between the 1756-ENBT connected to your PC and the
MVI56E-MNETCR module.
If the module is located in a remote rack, add more racks to configure the
o
full path.
The path can only contain ControlNet or Ethernet/IP networks.
o
The maximum number of supported racks is six.
o
2 Click C
ONSTRUCT
3 Click OK to confirm the configured path.
The following examples should provide a better understanding on how to set up
the path for your network.
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Modbus TCP/IP Multi Client Enhanced Communications Module for Remote Chassis
. 1 and configure the associated parameters.
N
ACK O
Description
Source module type. This field is automatically selected
depending on the destination module of the last rack (1756-
CNB or 1756-ENBT).
IP address of the source module (only applicable for 1756-
ENBT)
Node address of the source module (only applicable for 1756-
CNB)
Select the destination module associated to the source module
in the rack. The connection between the source and destination
modules is performed through the backplane.
The slot number where the destination MVI56E module is
located.
CIP P to build the path in text format
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June 14, 2011