PLX31-PND-MBS4

Product Overview

The PLX31-PND-MBS4 is a high-performance, industrial-grade protocol gateway designed to bridge communications between PROFINET networks and Modbus Serial (RTU/ASCII) networks.

Technical Specifications

• Protocol Specifications

  The gateway acts as a PROFINET v2 Class A Device supporting up to 1440 bytes of input and output data. The Modbus Serial driver supports both Master and Slave modes configurable per port, accommodating up to 100 commands per Master port and standard Modbus functions.

• Hardware Specifications

  The unit operates on a power supply of 10 to 30 VDC with a maximum current load of 240 mA at 24 VDC. It functions within a temperature range of -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) and a relative humidity of 5% to 95% non-condensing. Physical dimensions are 5.38 x 1.99 x 4.38 inches (13.67 x 5.05 x 11.13 cm), featuring LED indicators for power, status, fault, ethernet, and serial communication.

• Interface and Memory

  The hardware features one 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port for PROFINET and four RJ45 ports for serial communication (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485). It includes an internal shared database of up to 10,000 registers for data mapping, an SD card slot for configuration storage, and stores status data in the upper memory area starting at address 16000.

• Certifications and Conformity

  The module holds regulatory certifications including CE Mark, UL/cUL, and Class I, Div 2 for hazardous locations, and it is officially PROFINET Certified.