Category: Prosoft

The PLX51-DNPS gateways provide intelligent routing between DNP3

(Distributed Network Protocol) and either EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus®

protocols. The gateways support Ethernet and Serial communications.

PLX51-DNPS gateway is the DNP3 Outstation or Slave.

The PLX51-DNPS is configured using the ProSoft Technology PLX50

Configuration Utility.

The PLX51-DNPS allows the user to integrate DNP3 devices over a

secure link into a Logix system with minimal effort. No copying or

mapping of data in the Logix controller is required as the PLX51-DNPS

writes directly into Logix tags.

The PLX51-DNPS allows users to integrate the gateway into a Modbus

TCP/IP or serial network. The gateway supports Modbus TCP/IP Client

and Server and Modbus RTU protocols.

The PLX51-DNPS module provides DNP3 Secure Authentication 5 which

enables the user to connect DNP3 devices to a Logix platform securely.

The module also provides a range of diagnostics, statistics and a DNP3

traffic analyzer to assist with fault-finding.

The QuickServer line of communication gateways are

designed to link building automation driven networks with

industrial control networks. The QuickServer gateways are

available with limits of up to 250. 500. or 1000 points of

application data and connect building automation networks

such as BACnet™ MS/TP, BACnet/IP, or JCI Metasys™ N2

with industrial control networks such as EtherNet/IP™,

Modbus® RTU, or Modbus TCP/IP.

Features

 Ability to interface up to 250. 500. or 1000 points of common

BAS protocols depending on gateway

o EtherNet/IP™ to BACnet™ MS/TP or BACnet/IP

o Modbus® RTU or TCP/IP to BACnet MS/TP or BACnet/IP

o EtherNet/IP™, Modbus® RTU or Modbus TCP/IP to JCI Metasys™

N2

o and more…

 Multi-configuration capability; specific configurations selectable

via software

 DIN rail mount included with gateway

The PLX51-DNPM can be configured to operate in these modes:

 Master – The PLX51-DNPM communicates to DNP3 slave devices

and transfers the data to an EtherNet/IP- or Modbus-based PLC.

 Data Concentrator – The PLX51-DNPM will act as a master and

outstation. The module will be a master to other DNP3 slave devices

and then an outstation to the DNP3 SCADA Master.

Features

 Peer-to-peer communications

 Supports DNP3 Secure Authentication v5

 Supports EtherNet/IP, and Modbus Master and Slave protocols (TCP/IP and RTU)

 Supports DLR (Device Level Ring) for EtherNet/IP Networks – enables

ring topology with provides network resiliency

 Onboard storage for > 1.3M DNP3 Events

 Support for unsolicited reporting

 Disaster recovery via the microSD Card

 DNP3 Level 3 compliant

 The PLX50 Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and trouble

shooting of the module. The stand-alone

configuration utility allows users to define the setup and configuration of the 

PLX51-DNPM gateway, and connections with controllers and devices.

The PLX51-DNPM gateway provides intelligent routing between DNP3

(Distributed Network Protocol) and either EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus®

protocols. The gateway supports Ethernet and Serial communications.

The PLX51-DNPM gateway is a DNP3 Master.

The gateway allows the user to integrate DNP3 devices over a secure

link into a Rockwell Automation® Logix system with minimal effort. No

copying or mapping of data in the Logix controller is required, as the

PLX51-DNPM writes directly into Logix tags.

The PLX51-DNPM allows users to integrate the gateway into a Modbus

TCP/IP or serial network. The gateway supports Modbus TCP/IP Client

and Server and Modbus RTU protocols.

The module provides DNP3 Secure Authentication v5. which enables the

user to connect DNP3 devices to a Logix platform securely. The module

also provides a range of diagnostics and statistics, as well as a DNP3

traffic analyzer to assist with fault-finding.

Features

 CANopen Master or Slave.

 The router can be configured as an EtherNet/IP Target or Originator, Modbus Master

or Slave, to read/write data from a CANopen network.

 EtherNet/IP Class 1 connection for Target and Originator as well as Explicit Messaging.

 Modbus RTU (RS-232 and RS-485) or Modbus TCP/IP.

 Support for up to 124 CANopen Slaves (when in Master mode).

 CANopen Slave mode can emulate up to 128 PDOs with various CANopen node addresses.

 Support for up to 32 PDOs (receive and transmit) per CANopen Slave.

 Support for mapping of 128 SDOs with any type of operating interface.

 Time synchronization of the CANopen network.

 Direct-To-Tag technology for Logix controllers.

 Advanced diagnostics including packet capture and web server.

 Dual Ethernet ports which support DLR (Device Level Ring).

 NTP (Network Time Protocol) for external time synchronization.

 Master Mode supports NMT message to initialize network.

 Supports CANopen LSS Node and Bit Rate assignment.

 Supports CiA 443 Bootloader Auto-enable.

 Supports all error and emergency (EMCY) messages and handling.

 Supports all CANopen Baud rates.

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 CANopen Router/B module, connections with controllers and devices.

The A-CANOR/B CANopen® Router/B provides intelligent data routing between either

EtherNet/IP™, Modbus® RTU or Modbus TCP/IP® and the CANopen bus network. This

allows the user to easily integrate CANopen devices into a Rockwell® Logix platform (e.g.

ControlLogix® or CompactLogix™) or any Modbus device.

The A-CANOR/B can be configured to be either a CANopen Master or Slave allowing the

user to not only integrate CANopen devices into a Logix or Modbus system, but to also

allow the user to use Logix, Modbus, or EtherNet/IP devices in an existing CANopen

network (by using the CANopen Router B in Slave mode). In a Logix system the module

can use Direct-To-Tag technology allowing CANopen devices to exchange data with a

Logix controller without the need to write any ladder or application code in Studio 5000.

The module provides a range of statistics to simplify the diagnostic process as well as a

CANopen packet capture for remote diagnosis. A built-in webserver provides detailed

diagnostics of system configuration and operation, including the display of CANopen

operation and communication statistics, without the need for any additional software.

The QuickServer line of communication gateways are

designed to link building automation driven networks with

industrial control networks. The QuickServer gateways are

available with limits of up to 250. 500. or 1000 points of

application data and connect building automation networks

such as BACnet™ MS/TP, BACnet/IP, or JCI Metasys™ N2

with industrial control networks such as EtherNet/IP™,

Modbus® RTU, or Modbus® TCP/IP.

Features

 Ability to interface up to 250. 500. or 1000 points of common

BAS protocols depending on gateway

o EtherNet/IP™ to BACnet™ MS/TP or BACnet/IP

o Modbus® RTU or TCP/IP to BACnet MS/TP or BACnet/IP

o EtherNet/IP™, Modbus® RTU or Modbus® TCP/IP to JCI Metasys™

N2

o and more…

 Multi-configuration capability: The gateway can run (2) independent

Ethernet drivers at the same time provided that each Ethernet port be

configured on a different subnet.

 DIN rail mount included with gateway

Remote I/O Adapter

This operating mode allows PLC’s on Remote I/O to share data with a newer ControlLogix or

CompactLogix PAC’s. This mode also allows a ControlLogix processor to monitor Block Transfer

and I/O data on an active Remote I/O network without occupying a drop.

• Supports up to 16 EtherNet/IP I/O connections to a Logix processor

• Supports any combination of Remote I/O rack addressing

• Auto-configures rack addressing and baud rate

Bridge Mode

This operating mode allows the module to listen to all messages on an Ethernet network and

use its “BridgeIP” mapping to forward the messages out of the DH+/BH port.

The messages received on the DH+/BH port can be forwarded to the devices connected to

its Ethernet port.

• Allows the use of existing Blue Hose cabling for EtherNet/IP communication:

 • I/O to Controllers

 • HMI to SCADA

 • Programming Controllers via PC

• Support for up to 64 AN-X4-BRG, each on different Ethernet network

• DH+ mode supports up to 230k Baud Rate

• Blue Hose mode supports up to 460K Baud Rate

Flex I/O Scanner

This operating mode allows PLC’s on Remote I/O to connect to and control 1794-AENT

EtherNet/IP Flex adapters.

• Designed to replace obsolete 1794-ASB adapters

• Supports up to 16 EtherNet/IP connections

• Each adapter and rack of discrete counts as a single connection. Each analog module

counts as a single connection.

Remote I/O Scanner

This operating mode allows users to replace their existing Remote I/O PLC with a ControlLogix 

or CompactLogix PAC without having to replace existing racks of I/O.

• Build new controller programs without interrupting existing controls, minimizing downtime

• Supports up to 32 racks of Remote I/O

• Supports all Remote I/O baud rates (57.6. 115.2. and 230.4 K baud), and Remote I/O

addressing 0 to 76 octal

• Auto-Configuration utility discovers baud rate and maps discrete I/O, reducing configuration

errors

Specifications

DH+ to EtherNet/IP™

1/ The operating mode acts as a bridge between an EtherNet/IP and a DH+ network.

• Programming terminals, and/or processors on an EtherNet/IP network can access

legacy processors on a DH+ network

• Download to a PLC5 or SLC through RSLinx

• Configured through web browser

• Supports all DH+ baud rates (57.6. 115.2. and 230.4 K baud).

2/ The operating mode helps the communication between an Ethernet-Based processor

with legacy processors on a DH+ network.

Support gathering data without changing existing PLC or SLC hardware

DH+ to Modbus TCP

This operating mode allows Modbus TCP Clients to access the PLC data from stations on

a Data Highway Plus Network.

• The Modbus TCP server supports up to 128 connections

• Modbus Input and Output Registers are mapped to the PLC/SLC files for each station

• Modbus TCP Unit/Slave ID data is mapped to the Data Highway Plus Station

HMI

This operating mode allows legacy PanelViews to be upgraded to a PanelView Plus 6 or

PanelView Plus 7 via EtherNet/IP.

• No changes to PLC code required

• Supports up to 8 PanelViews on the same network.

Drive

This operating mode supports upgrading legacy Allen Bradley drives on Remote I/O to

new EtherNet/IP-enabled drives.

• No changes to PLC code required

• Supports up to 4 EtherNet/IP drives

• Configurable with ¼, ½, and full rack addressing

• Supports all PowerFlex drives on EtherNet/IP.