Part Number: PLX31-EIP-PND; Model: PLX31-EIP-PND; Product Name: ProSoft PLX31-EIP-PND Industrial Network Gateway Module; Product Series: ProSoft PLX31 Series, Protocol Conversion Gateway for Industrial Ethernet & Fieldbus Integration
Brand: ProSoft Technology (A global leader in industrial communication solutions, specializing in network gateways, protocol converters, and wireless communication modules. ProSoft is renowned for its reliable cross-protocol integration capabilities, seamless compatibility with mainstream PLC systems, and robust design for harsh industrial environments. The PLX31-EIP-PND is a high-performance gateway module engineered to enable bidirectional data exchange between Ethernet/IP and PROFIBUS-DP networks, bridging isolated control systems for unified automation management.)
Product Status: Industrial-Grade Original Equipment (Factory Calibrated, 100% Functional, RoHS Compliant); Product Category: Industrial Network Gateway Module, featuring dual-protocol support, real-time data transmission, and built-in configuration tools for easy system integration.
Core Application: Compatible with Rockwell Automation Ethernet/IP systems and Siemens PROFIBUS-DP networks, widely applied in industrial automation scenarios including manufacturing production lines, oil & gas pipelines, water treatment plants, automotive assembly facilities, and material handling systems. It is particularly suitable for retrofitting projects, cross-vendor system integration, and scenarios requiring seamless data sharing between Ethernet/IP controllers and PROFIBUS-DP field devices.
Core Features: Bidirectional protocol conversion between Ethernet/IP (Master/Slave) and PROFIBUS-DP (Master/Slave); Support for real-time data exchange with low latency; Compact DIN-rail mount design for space-saving installation; Built-in web server and configuration software for easy setup; Optically isolated communication ports for anti-interference; Comprehensive diagnostic functions for network status monitoring; Compliance with international industrial communication and safety standards.
2. Core Performance Specifications (Ta = 25℃, Unless Otherwise Specified)
2.1 Electrical Performance Parameters
Power Supply Requirements: DC Input Voltage: 24V DC (Typical), Voltage Tolerance: -15% ~ +20% (DC20.4V ~ 28.8V) Per Industrial PLC Power Standards; Rated Input Current: 120mA (Normal Operation), 300mA (Peak, During Startup); Power Consumption: ≤3W (Normal Operation), ≤7.2W (Peak Load).
Isolation Performance: Communication Port Isolation: 2500V AC (Optical Isolation Between Ethernet/IP and PROFIBUS-DP Ports); Power Circuit Isolation: 1500V AC (Between Power Input and Control Circuit); Insulation Resistance: ≥100MΩ (500V DC); Dielectric Strength: 2kV AC for 1 Minute (Power Circuit to Ground).
Signal Level: Ethernet/IP Port: TIA/EIA-568-A/B Standard; PROFIBUS-DP Port: EN 50170 Standard (RS-485 Differential Signal); Logic Level: 5V TTL (Control Circuit), Compatible with Industrial PLC Signal Standards.
2.2 Communication Performance Parameters
Ethernet/IP Interface: 1× RJ45 Port (10/100Mbps, Auto-Negotiation, Half/Full Duplex); Protocol Role: Ethernet/IP Scanner (Master) and Adapter (Slave); Maximum Nodes Supported: 32 Ethernet/IP Devices; Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100Mbps; Packet Processing Delay: ≤1ms (Typical); Supported Objects: Class 1/3 Connections, Explicit/Implicit Messaging.
PROFIBUS-DP Interface: 1× Sub-D9 Connector (RS-485 Differential); Protocol Role: PROFIBUS-DP Master and Slave; Maximum Nodes Supported: 126 PROFIBUS-DP Slaves; Data Transfer Rate: 9.6kbps ~ 12Mbps (Configurable); Bus Length: Up to 1000m (At 9.6kbps), Up to 100m (At 12Mbps); Conformance: EN 50170 PROFIBUS-DP V1/V2.
Data Processing: Maximum Data Mapping Size: 2048 Bytes (Input/Output Each); Data Refresh Rate: ≥100Hz (Typical); Protocol Conversion Latency: ≤5ms (End-to-End); Error Rate: ≤1×10⁻⁹ (Bit Error Rate, BER) Under Rated Conditions.
EMC Performance: ESD Protection: ±8kV (Contact Discharge), ±15kV (Air Discharge) Per IEC 61000-4-2; Surge Protection: ±2kV (Line to Ground) Per IEC 61000-4-5; Fast Transient Immunity: ±2kV (Power Line), ±1kV (Signal Line) Per IEC 61000-4-4; EMI Filter: Built-in, Compliant with EN 61000-6-4 (Industrial Class A).