MVI56-EGD ProSoft Technology Ethernet Global Module ControlLogix

The Ethernet Global Data (EGD) module can be used to interface many different protocols with EGD devices. The EGD driver supports both the producer/consumer service port (18246) and the command service port (7937) using the UDP protocol over an IP network. The user defines the data to be produced and consumed in a configuration file downloaded to the module.

Features and Benefits
-GE Fanuc Automation and GE Drive Systems developed an Ethernet Global Data, or EGD, exchange for PLC and computer data in 1998. Ethernet Global Data (EGD) offers versatility where a mix of control devices requires cooperation with each other. This involves sharing of information across the applications regardless of device or network type, often at high speed, and with high reliability. High reliability means fewer communication failures and having the ability to detect failures upon occurrence. Particular emphasis is delivered for applications requiring periodic or frequent updates and time synchronization of devices. The protocol supports Unicast, Broadcast and Multicast group messaging. Efficiency is based on the fact each device on the network can produce these types of messages and each device determines which of these messages to consume.

• Specifications
• Backplane Current Load - 800 mA @ 5.1 VDC, 3 mA @ 24 VDC
• Operating Temperature - 32° F to 140° F (0° C to 60° C)
• Storage Temperature :: -40° C to 85° C (-40° F to 185° F )
• Shock - 30 g Operational, 50 g non-operational
• Vibration - 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz
• Relative Humidity - 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
• LED Indicators - Module Status, Backplane Transfer Status, Application Status, Serial Activity
• Debug/Configuration port (CFG)
• CFG Port (CFG) - RJ45 (DB-9M with supplied cable), RS-232 only
• Application ports (PRT1 & PRT2)
• Shipped with Unit - RJ45 to DB-9M adapter cable, 6-foot RS-232 configuration cable