Category: Prosoft

Modbus TCP/IP

On a Modbus TCP/IP network, the module will operate as either a Modbus TCP/IP

Client or Server device.

As a Modbus TCP/IP client the module can be configured to automatically read/write all

PROFIBUS DP data with a slave device for easy setup and configuration, or the

Modbus Auxiliary Map feature will allow you to configure data transfer to customize the

mapping to meet specific application requirements.

As a Modbus TCP/IP Server all information from the PROFIBUS DP network is stored in

continuous registers in the module for easy configuration and efficient mapping of data

to a Modbus TCP/IP client.

Modbus Serial

On a Modbus Serial network the module will operate as either a Master or a Slave

device supporting either RS232 or RS485 communication networks.

As a Modbus Serial Master the module can be configured to automatically read/write all

PROFIBUS DP data with a slave device for easy setup and configuration, or the

Modbus Auxiliary Map feature will allow you to configure data transfer to customize the

mapping to meet specific application requirements.

As a Modbus Serial Slave all information from the PROFIBUS DP network is stored in

continuous registers in the module for easy configuration and efficient mapping of data

to an attached master device.

EtherNet/IP Server (Class 1 Adapter)

As an EtherNet/IP server, the gateway operates as an Adapter with up to 4 Class 1 I/O

connections to a Controller (Scanner) on an EtherNet/IP network. The use of

EtherNet/IP Class 1 I/O connections for transfer of PROFIBUS DP cyclic data, provides

fast data transfer between networks for increased performance on time critical

PROFIBUS DP applications.

Modbus TCP/IP

On a Modbus TCP/IP network, the module will operate as either a Modbus TCP/IP

Client or Server device.

As a Modbus TCP/IP client the module can be configured to automatically read/write all

PROFIBUS DP data with a slave device for easy setup and configuration, or the

Modbus Auxiliary Map feature will allow you to configure data transfer to customize the

mapping to meet specific application requirements.

As a Modbus TCP/IP Server all information from the PROFIBUS DP network is stored in

continuous registers in the module for easy configuration and efficient mapping of data

to a Modbus TCP/IP client.

Features

 Supports DLR for EtherNet/IP networks

 Support for either EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, or Modbus Serial Communication networks

 PROFIBUS master or slave (with multi-slave support)

 Built-in PROFIBUS packet capture tool

Configuration

The PLX50 Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and troubleshooting of 

the module. The stand-alone configuration utility allows users to define the setup and

configuration of the PROFIBUS DP network, connections with Rockwell Automation

controllers and devices over EtherNet/IP, and build custom Add-On Instructions (AOIs)

to be imported into Studio 5000 applications.

With the ability to import custom AOI’s into the Studio 5000 environment and advanced

PROFIBUS DP tools such as the packet capture utility, commissioning time of a network

can be greatly reduced.

The PLX51-PBM gateway provides connectivity to EtherNet/IP™, Modbus TCP/IP®,

or Modbus® Serial networks for PROFIBUS DP networks by operating as either a

Master or Slave device on the PROFIBUS DP network.

For easy integration to a Rockwell Automation Controller, the gateway and

configuration software create dynamic AOI’s based on the user configuration to add

logical tag names to the PLC project file. Thus, reducing the overall programming

time for EtherNet/IP applications.

For configuration of Modbus TCP/IP or Modbus Serial Networks, the module will

automatically map PROFIBUS DP data points to registers on a Modbus network.

With advanced tools such as PROFIBUS device discovery and a built-in PROFIBUS

DP packet capture utility, PROFIBUS DP network commissioning time can be greatly

reduced.

Dual Ethernet ports of the module can support either DLR (Device Level Ring)

topology, or can be used as an embedded switch for flexible installation options.

With support for up to 1536 bytes of Input and Output data, and up to 4 EtherNet/IP

connections to the processor, this module provides performance and data throughput

back to the processor for even the most demanding of PROFIBUS applications.

When used as a PROFIBUS DP slave, the module can operate as 1 to 10 slaves,

providing up to 1536 bytes of Input and Output Cyclic I/O data between EtherNet/IP,

Modbus TCP/IP, or Modbus Serial devices and a PROFIBUS DP master.

What if you could have your control devices’ data stored for predictive

maintenance or process improvements?

What if you could view and trend the stored data easily?

What if you could retrieve the stored data easily?

The PLX51-DLplus-232 Data Logger is ideal for remote sites with

limited communications that need to log data. OEMs can log their

machine’s data to identify operational problems or efficiency

improvements and can view this data online as trends via an integrated

webserver. The trend data can be exported as a CSV file. The module

supports REST API to collect JSON encoded data from the module that

can be sent to other systems.

The PLX51-DLplus-232 can read and store data from EtherNet/IP™

PLCs, DF1 Serial PLCs and devices, or Modbus® PLCs and devices.

The PLX51-DLplus-232 has the capacity to store over 16 million

records in its solid-state non-volatile memory. Each stored record

includes a Date Time stamp, Tag Name, Data Type, and Value.

Features

• A built in web server to trend up to five (5) user defined variables

with configurable time period

• REST API to collect JSON-encoded data and send to other systems

• Stored data can be downloaded to a CSV file via the webserver or

manually  using the PLX50 Configuration Utility

• A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration

and operation

• Two modes: Data stored until memory is full or oldest data overwritten

when memory is full – First in, First out

Features

 Own ControlNet I/O enabling the migration from legacy Logix systems/controllers to

newer EtherNet/IP Logix platforms, without replacing the existing ControlNet I/O.

 Can be configured as a ControlNet Target or Originator.

 Can operate as ControlNet Keeper.

 Supports Promiscuous Capture mode allowing the ControlNet Router to capture all traffic

on the ControlNet network.

 Can be configured as an EtherNet/IP Target or Originator.

 Can be configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Client to exchange ControlNet data with Modbus

TCP/IP servers.

 Can be configured as Modbus TCP/IP Server to exchange ControlNet data with Modbus

TCP/IP clients.

 Connect Ethernet-only PanelViews to Logix via ControlNet.

 Supports Scheduled & Unscheduled ControlNet for PanelViews.

 Program Logix controllers via ControlNet.

 Supports Redundant ControlNet and Ethernet.

 Advanced Diagnostics, including packet capture and webserver.

The router can also be configured as a PCCC Client (allows the module to emulate a

PLC5 or SLC5 providing legacy interface to PanelViews), EtherNet/IP target or originator,

and as Modbus TCP/IP client or server.

As an EtherNet/IP target, a Logix controller can own the router using a Class 1

connection. As an EtherNet/IP originator, the router supports class 1 connection or

explicit messaging.

As a Modbus TCP/IP client, the router can map ControlNet data to Modbus registers for

exchange with Modbus TCP/IP servers. As a Modbus TCP/IP server, the router can

exchange the ControlNet data with Modbus TCP/IP clients.

The I/O data can be accessed via Ethernet using either the PCCC or EtherNet/IP or

Modbus TCP/IP protocols. The support for PCCC protocol allows the router to emulate

user-defined PLC5-type data files data simplifying the migration to Ethernet-only

PanelViews. The router also provides a range of statistics on Ethernet and ControlNet to

assist with fault finding.

A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration and operation,

including the display of ControlNet operation and communication statistics, without the

need for any additional software.

The A-CNR ControlNet Router provides an efficient method of bridging between

ControlNet and Ethernet networks. The module provides intelligent routing between

EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus TCP/IP® and a ControlNet network. The module can be

configured as a ControlNet Target or an Originator. As a ControlNet target, a Logix

controller can own the ControlNet router using a scheduled connection. As a ControlNet

originator, the module can be configured to own ControlNet I/O or exchange data with up

to 10 ControlNet devices.

The router can also be configured as a PCCC Client (allows the module to emulate a

PLC5 or SLC5 providing legacy interface to PanelViews), EtherNet/IP target or originator,

and as Modbus TCP/IP client or server.

As an EtherNet/IP target, a Logix controller can own the router using a Class 1

connection. As an EtherNet/IP originator, the router supports class 1 connection or

explicit messaging.

As a Modbus TCP/IP client, the router can map ControlNet data to Modbus registers for

exchange with Modbus TCP/IP servers. As a Modbus TCP/IP server, the router can

exchange the ControlNet data with Modbus TCP/IP clients.

The on-board GPS receiver also provides velocity and odometer reading

allowing the user to implement the module in various vehicle and tracking

applications. The GPS accuracy information provided allows the

user/controller to make calculated decision when looking at the position,

velocity, or odometer information.

Features

• Support for Legacy PLC5/SLC time synchronization

• 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) master

• 1588 PTP Network Transport UDP or IEEE802.3

• Network Time Protocol (NTP) master or slave

• High accuracy time synchronization (onboard GPS receiver)

• Isolated GPS Receiver

• Position, Velocity and odometer readings

Configuration

• The Slate Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and

troubleshooting of the module. The stand-alone configuration utility allows

users to define the setup and configuration of the Time Sync module,

connections with controllers and devices.

The Time Sync module provides Precision Time Protocol (PTP – Grand

Master) and NTP Time services. This enables precision time

synchronization for Logix Controllers and HMI systems. It can also

provide GPS position and velocity data.  The module uses an on-board

GPS receiver to provide accurate time and position information.

Because the module is stand-alone and connects to various devices over

an Ethernet network the module can be placed as close as possible to

the antenna position removing the need for costly low-loss coaxial cables

that was traditionally needed to connect the GPS antenna to the module.

The on-board GPS receiver also provides velocity and odometer reading

allowing the user to implement the module in various vehicle and tracking

applications. The GPS accuracy information provided allows the

user/controller to make calculated decision when looking at the position,

velocity, or odometer information.

A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration

and operation, including the display of GPS time, position, and velocity

without the need for any additional software.