Description

Prosoft EtherNet/IP to Modbus Master/Slave 5201-DFNT-MCM

• Extended Product Type : Module

• Product ID: 5201-DFNT-MCM

• Prosoft Type Designation : Module

Features and Benefits

The DFNT-MCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate Modbus serial devices into a system. The EtherNet/IP gateway is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the Modbus device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many Modbus devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing. EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) Compatible Devices Rockwell Automation equipment that supports EPIC:

•  PLC5/E rev C/N, D/E, E/D
•  SLC5/05 series A, OS503 frn4
•  1785-ENET Series A, rev D
•  Interchange V6.2
•  MicroLogix 1100/1400/ANY via 1761-NET-ENI
•  CompactLogix 1768-L43/L45 via 1768-ENBT
•  CompactLogix 1769-L32E/L35E/ANY
•  CompactLogix L23E
•  RSLinx Gateway V1.7+
•  ControlLogix 1756-ENET/ENBT/EN2T/EN2TR

Applications

The DFNT-MCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate Modbus serial devices into a system. The EtherNet/IP gateway is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the Modbus device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many Modbus devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.

Specification

Internal Database

The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.

The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.

Application Data Area

The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.

Status Data Area

This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.

Configuration Data Area

This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.