Configuring the MVI56E-MCMR Module MVI56E-MCMR ♦ ControlLogix Platform
User Manual Modbus Communication Module with Reduced Data Block
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2.7.1 Using CIPconnect
®
to Connect to the Module
You can use CIPconnect
®
to connect a PC to the ProSoft Technology MVI56E-
MCMR module over Ethernet using Rockwell Automation’s 1756-ENBT
EtherNet/IP
®
module. This allows you to configure the MVI56E-MCMR network
settings and view module diagnostics from a PC. RSLinx is not required when
you use CIPconnect. All you need are:
The IP addresses and slot numbers of any 1756-ENBT modules in the path
The slot number of the MVI56E-MCMR in the destination ControlLogix
chassis (the last ENBTx and chassis in the path).
To use CIPconnect, follow these steps.
1 In the Select Port dropdown list, choose 1756-ENBT. The default path
appears in the text box, as shown in the following illustration.