ProSoft MVI56E‑61850C IEC 61850 Client Communication Module

The MVI56E‑61850C is an IEC 61850 client communication module for Rockwell ControlLogix PAC system. It realizes seamless data interaction between ControlLogix controller and substation IED intelligent electronic devices, supporting MMS report and GOOSE fast message transmission for power‑automation sites.

This module is equipped with dual gigabit Ethernet ports supporting PRP parallel redundancy protocol and PTP precise time synchronization. It adopts 1756 rack‑mount structure, widely applied in power substation, power plant and industrial power distribution automation control cabinets.

Main Specifications

• Brand: ProSoft Technology; Model: MVI56E‑61850C; Type: IEC 61850 Client Communication Module

• Applicable Platform: Rockwell ControlLogix 1756 series PAC rack

• Communication Protocol: IEC 61850 Ed.2.0, MMS, GOOSE publish/subscribe, PRP, PTP time sync

• Ethernet Interface: Dual gigabit RJ45 ports for redundant network deployment

• Device Capacity: Supports connection up to 40 IED intelligent electronic devices

• Configuration Tool: ProSoft Configuration Builder, supports remote diagnosis via Ethernet port

• Installation: Standard 1756 backplane rack‑mount installation

• Power Supply: 5VDC backplane power supply from ControlLogix rack

• Operating Environment: ‑20℃ ~ +60℃, 5%‑95% RH non‑condensing, substation anti‑interference grade

• Diagnostic: On‑board status LED indicators, web‑based diagnostic information access

• Certifications: CE, UL, complies with power‑substation automation industry standards

Core Functions

• Act as IEC 61850 client to read measurement data, alarm signals and protection event information from substation IED devices.

• Support GOOSE message publish and subscribe, implement fast interlock signal transmission for power‑protection logic.

• Dual‑port PRP redundant network function improves communication reliability and avoids single‑point network failure risk.

• PTP precise time synchronization realizes unified time benchmark for whole substation automation system.

• Realize data mapping between IEC 61850 device data and ControlLogix controller backplane memory.

• Support local and remote configuration, fault diagnosis, convenient for commissioning and daily equipment maintenance work.

Application Scenarios

• Spare‑part replacement for ControlLogix‑based substation automation cabinets in power plants and electric‑power substations.

• Protocol conversion gateway for realizing interconnection between Rockwell PAC and IEC 61850 protection relays and monitoring IEDs.

• Maintenance backup inventory for renovation and after‑sales maintenance projects of legacy power‑automation control systems.

• Matching communication module cooperating with ControlLogix CPU, power‑protection relays and upper‑level monitoring SCADA system.

• Retrofit replacement for old communication modules with protocol mismatch, network interruption and abnormal data interaction faults.

• Global aftermarket spare supply for automation maintenance teams maintaining ProSoft and Rockwell power‑automation equipment worldwide.