MVI56E-61850C PROSOFT

Model: MVI56E-61850C
Brand: ProSoft Technology
Series: MVI56E IEC 61850 Communication Modules
Core Function: IEC 61850 Client module — Ethernet IED integration
Type: PLC Communication Interface Module
Key Specs: Dual GbE RJ45, IEC 61850 Ed2.0, up to 40 IEDs

Product Introduction

Question: When you must bridge a ControlLogix controller into a substation IED world using IEC 61850, ProSoft MVI56E-61850C is the industrial client module that handles it. It lets the ControlLogix PAC poll up to 40 devices using MMS and report/GOOSE messaging over Ethernet within IEC 61850 networks.

This module delivers two Ethernet ports with PRP redundancy and supports precision time sync via PTP (IEEE C37.238-2017), helping align device clocks in protection and monitoring applications. Confirm your IEC 61850 dataset mapping and Studio 5000 version before commissioning — mismatches there show as missing tags or stalled communication.

Key Selling Points & Differentiators

Supports IEC 61850 Client with MMS and GOOSE publish/subscribe for substation IED integration — essential in modern utility automation.
Handles up to 40 IEC 61850 devices and ~20,000 tags, giving ample data capacity for protective relays and power monitors.
Dual GbE ports with PRP redundancy reduce single-point network failures in critical paths.
Precision time synchronization (PTP/C37.238-2017) ensures aligned timestamps across field devices.
Tested functional before shipping; LED diagnostics and test reports available.
Not recommended where only EtherNet/IP or non-IEC-61850 TCP is needed — this module is IEC 61850 client-oriented.
Studio 5000 Add-On and configuration manager streamline tag mapping and integration.