PROSOFT PLX32-EIP-MBTC

1. Product Overview

2. Parameters and Technical Specifications

Communication Ports

• EtherNet/IP Port: 1 independent Ethernet port (for connecting Rockwell devices).
• Modbus TCP/IP Port: 1 independent Ethernet port (for connecting Schneider devices).
• RS-232/RS-485: Some models (such as PLX31) may be equipped with ports for serial device connection.

Register Support

Power Requirements

Dimensions and Installation

3. Product Features

• Dual Subnet Function: The gateway has two completely independent built-in Ethernet ports, allowing EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP devices to operate in different subnets without interfering with each other.
• Data Priority Management: Supports data priority function. Users can set the transmission priority of key data to ensure that data with high real-time requirements (such as safety switch status) is guaranteed.
• Embedded EDS File: Built-in EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) file for EtherNet/IP, simplifying the device identification and configuration process in the Rockwell Studio 5000 environment.
• High Security: Some models support Security Layer, which can handle the transmission of security data.

4. Structure and Composition

• Core Processing Unit: Integrates a high-performance microprocessor and a dedicated communication processing chip internally, responsible for the parsing and conversion of the protocol stack.
• Network Interface Card: Contains two independent RJ45 network interfaces for connecting devices in different networks.
• Configuration Storage: Supports SD card or internal storage for saving communication mapping tables and configuration files.
• Indicator Lights: Usually equipped with power indicator lights, fault indicator lights and network communication indicator lights, which are convenient for on-site monitoring.

5. Application Fields

• Industrial Automation Integration: In mixed-automation systems from multiple manufacturers, it is used to connect PLCs and on-site equipment of different brands.
• Process Control Systems: Integrate Schneider’s process control equipment (such as temperature controllers and valve drivers) into Rockwell’s DCS or PLC systems.
• Energy Efficiency Management: Connect Schneider’s energy consumption analyzers or intelligent meters to realize centralized collection and management of energy data.
• Building Automation: In intelligent building systems, realize the interconnection between Schneider’s Building Management System (BMS) and Rockwell PLC.

6. Installation and Maintenance

Installation

• Physical Installation: Adopts standard industrial modular structure, supports DIN rail fixation or cabinet wall mounting, and is easy to install.
• Electrical Connection: Connect 24V DC power supply to ensure correct polarity and voltage range.
• Network Connection: Use standard Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables to connect to on-site Ethernet switches or directly connect to devices.

Configuration

• PC Software Configuration: Use ProSoft’s PC configuration tool (such as ProSoft Configuration Utility) to set the communication mapping table (that is, “which register is mapped to which address”) on the PC.
• PLC Configuration: Add the gateway device in Rockwell’s Studio 5000 environment and import the EDS file to identify its data structure.

Maintenance

• Firmware Upgrade: Supports remote firmware upgrade via Ethernet to improve communication performance or fix known issues.
• Diagnostic Function: Read the gateway’s status registers through the PLC program, or observe the fault indicator lights on the gateway to quickly locate communication errors (such as IP conflicts and network disconnections).