{"product_id":"plx31-eip-mbs-prosoft-ethernet-ip-to-modbus-serial-gateway","title":"PLX31-EIP-MBS|ProSoft| EtherNet\/IP To Modbus Serial Gateway","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance industrial gateway designed by ProSoft Technology to bridge the gap between EtherNet\/IP and Modbus Serial networks. This standalone module allows Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PLCs (such as ControlLogix or CompactLogix) to communicate seamlessly with Modbus RTU\/ASCII devices, including power meters, variable frequency drives, and flow computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for extreme reliability, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures high-grade electrical isolation and superior vibration resistance (5G), making it suitable for heavy-duty manufacturing and energy environments. The gateway supports bidirectional data transfer, ensuring that critical process information is synchronized across disparate network protocols with minimal latency. Its compact, DIN-rail mountable design and wide operating temperature range ensure stable performance in remote field cabinets or dense control rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEtherNet\/IP (Client\/Server) to Modbus Serial (Master\/Slave)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e24V DC nominal (Supports a wide range of 10 to 36V DC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300 mA @ 24V DC (Max 610 mA @ 10V DC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSingle 10\/100 Mbit RJ45 connector; Half-duplex supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1500 Vrms (at 50 to 60 Hz for 60 seconds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Resiliency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEthernet Broadcast Storm protection (≤ 5000 ARP frames-per-second)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 x RS-232\/422\/485 (Software configurable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Port Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2500 Vrms signal isolation (UL 1577) utilizing RF modulation (SiliconLabs Si844x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComprehensive status LEDs for Configuration (CFG), Error (ERR), Power (PWR), Hardware Fault (FLT), Network Status (NS), and Serial Activity (RX\/TX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIEC 60068-2-6 compliant (5G @ 10 to 150 Hz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5% to 95% RH (Non-condensing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e13.67 cm (H) x 5.05 cm (W) x 11.13 cm (D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis frequently used in the following industrial contexts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLinking Modbus-enabled multimeters and circuit breakers to an EtherNet\/IP-based SCADA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrating Modbus RTU Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) into a Logix-based control architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil \u0026amp; 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