EtherNet/IP to ASCII Gateway with 4 Serial Ports
PLX31-EIP-ASCII4
ProSoft Technology’s EtherNet/IP™ to ASCII four-port communication gateway allows high-speed bi-directional data transfers between EtherNet/IP™-enabled PACs and ASCII devices such as weigh scales and barcode readers. The EtherNet/IP™ protocol driver supports the explicit messaging implementation. The gateway is userconfigurable as both a client and a server.
EtherNet/IP™ PACs include Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix® and CompactLogix™, as well as several Schneider Electric® controllers. Applications for this module are found in most industries, especially manufacturing, oil & gas, electrical power and food processing.
The gateway has several features that allow for simplified integration, reduced commissioning time and optimized performance.
- Description
Description
EtherNet/IP to ASCII Gateway with 4 Serial Ports
ProSoft Technology’s EtherNet/IP™ to ASCII four-port communication gateway allows high-speed bi-directional data transfers between EtherNet/IP™-enabled PACs and ASCII devices such as weigh scales and barcode readers. The EtherNet/IP™ protocol driver supports the explicit messaging implementation. The gateway is userconfigurable as both a client and a server.
EtherNet/IP™ PACs include Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix® and CompactLogix™, as well as several Schneider Electric® controllers. Applications for this module are found in most industries, especially manufacturing, oil & gas, electrical power and food processing.
The gateway has several features that allow for simplified integration, reduced commissioning time and optimized performance.
Features and Benefits
- Data prioritization: Multiple I/O connections allow you to set RPIs for status and/or control data, optimizing Ethernet bandwidth.
- Includes an embedded EDS Add-On Profile, allowing for simplified integration and reduced commissioning time.
- Includes a SD card slot (SD card optional) for storing configuration files. This can be used for disaster recovery.
- ProSoft Discovery Service: This utility allows your PC to see the gateway and change its default IP address without being on the same subnet.
- Secure module configuration via module switch (v1.04 and greater).
- Up to 10,000 16-bit registers can be used to exchange large amounts of data
Architectures
Specifications
EtherNet/IP™ Specifications
| Specification | Description |
| Number of Class 3 Server Connections | 5 |
| Supported PLC Types | PLC2, PLC5, SLC, CLX, CMPLX, MICROLX |
| Supported Message Types | PCCC and CIP |
| Class 3 Client Connections | Connected: 2 Unconnected: 1 |
| Number of Class 1 I/O Connections | 4 |
| I/O connection sizes | 248/248 |
| Max RPI time | 5 ms per connection |
| CIP Services Supported | 0x4C – CIP Data Table Read 0x4D – CIP Data Table Write CIP Generic |
| Command List | Support for 100 commands per Client, each configurable for command type, IP address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count |
| Command Sets | PLC-2/PLC-3/PLC5 Basic Command Set PLC5 Binary Command Set PLC5 ASCII Command Set SLC500 Command Set |
ASCII Specifications
| Transmit and Receive Buffer Size | 255 byte Transmit character length with 0 to 65535 millisecond delay between each transmitted character |
