{"product_id":"rockwell-prosoft-mvi56-101m-master-communication-module","title":"Rockwell Prosoft MVI56-101M Master Communication Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft MVI56-101M\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eIEC 60870-5-101 Master Communication Module\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Automation ControlLogix\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. It enables ControlLogix PACs to communicate as \u003cstrong\u003eIEC 60870-5-101 masters\u003c\/strong\u003e with remote terminal units (RTUs), intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), and substation automation equipment over serial communication links. 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