General Information

Core Description

The PLX31-EIP-MBS4 is a ProSoft Technology four-port communication gateway featuring high-speed bi-directional data transfers between EtherNet/IP and Modbus Serial architectures. Fully compatible with standard Ethernet frameworks, this stand-alone unit works seamlessly with ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers to deliver multi-port slave optimization and stable industrial network communication.

Configuration

• EDS Add-On Profile: Integrates an embedded Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) AOP file for native hardware configuration inside Rockwell Automation PAC environments.
• Layer-2 Broadcast Identification: Employs the ProSoft Discovery Service utility to detect the module across layer-2 fields and modify default IP settings without subnet restrictions.
• Dual-Protocol Driver Mapping: Features a cross-protocol parameter engine to bridge data pathways between CIP/PCCC commands and serial register sets smoothly.
• Configurable Command Polling: Allows users to configure individual command execution conditions, including continuous looping, write-on-data-change, or dynamic software enabling.

Ordering Information

Features and Benefits

• High-Density Multi-Port Linkage: Equips sub-rack networks with four isolated serial channels to coordinate up to 400 external Modbus devices simultaneously.
• Massive Register Memory Block: Supports extensive field telemetry arrays by allocating an internal data image of up to 10,000 16-bit registers.
• Versatile Serial Signal Interfaces: Provides full interface flexibility on each line, supporting software-selectable RS232, RS422, or RS485 physical hardware tracking.
• Advanced Floating Point Movement: Simplifies data alignment tasks by integrating specialized floating point data handling, including native support for Enron and Daniel configurations.
• RF Modulation Signal Isolation: Protects critical backplane processing elements via 2500 Vrms digital port isolation utilizing high-frequency radio modulation media.

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