The ProLinx Rockwell Automation Remote I/O Adapter to DF1 Master/Slave Gateway creates a powerful connection between devices on a Remote I/O network and DF1 devices. This stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides one Remote I/O port and up to four serial ports.
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
The DF1 protocol driver supports Master or Slave implementations of the protocol on each DF1 port. All DF1 ports are individually configurable.
The RIO-DFCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where Remote I/O connectivity can be used to integrate DF1 Master/Slave devices into a system. The Remote I/O gateway is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the DF1 device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many DF1 devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing .
The RIO-DFCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where Remote I/O connectivity can be used to integrate DF1 Master/Slave devices into a system. The Remote I/O gateway is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the DF1 device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many DF1 devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.
The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.
The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.
The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.
This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.
This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.
Specification | Description |
Power Supply |
24 VDC nominal |
Current Load | 500 mA max @ 32 VDC max |
Operating Temperature | -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C) |
Storage Temperature | -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C) |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (with no condensation ) |
Dimensions |
Standard: |
LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status |
Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
Ethernet Port (Ethernet modules only) |
10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector |
Application Ports |
Modbus Plus Connector |
Serial Port Isolation |
2500 V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577 |
Shipped with Each Unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) | ||
RIO DFCM Datasheet | 126,14 kB | Última Modificación 26.04.2010 |
DFCM Protocol Manual | 866,04 kB | Última Modificación 16.02.2012 |
RIO Protocol Manual | 571,18 kB | Última Modificación 10.02.2012 |
Prlxrio Sample Ladder | 257,05 kB | Última Modificación 03.09.2008 |
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) and is connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. For example, the master/slave relationship can be accomplished using the RIO module (adapter/slave unit) with a Rockwell Automation PLC5 (scanner/master unit). Ladder logic must be programmed into a PLC to perform BTR/BTW commands to receive and transmit data between the module and the PLC. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the input and output images.
Software Configurable Parameters |
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Rack Number Addressing | 0 to 63 |
Rack Size | ¼-rack, ½-rack, ¾-rack and full rack |
Starting Group | 0,2,4,6 |
Last Rack | Yes or No |
Baud Rate | 57.6K, 115K, 230K |
Functional Specifications |
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Supports block-transfers of data with scanner |
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Supports I/O data movement. Amount determined by rack size configuration |
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BTW Command - up to 64 words |
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BTR Command - up to 63 words |
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Physical Connection |
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Remote I/O connector | Standard 3-screw termination connector |
The DF1 protocol driver supports Master or Slave implementations of the protocol on each DF1 port. All DF1 ports are individually configurable.
The DF1 Master/Slave Protocol driver provides extensive support for both Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support the DF1 protocol (Master or Slave, Error Checking, Baud rate, etc).
General Parameters |
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Communication parameters |
Local Station ID: 0 to 254 |
Error Checking | BCC and CRC |
Miscellaneous |
Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, smart modem and multi-drop support |
DF1 Master Protocol Specifications
The ports on the module can be individually configured as Master ports. When configured in master mode, the DFCM module is capable of reading and writing data to remote DF1 devices.
DF1 Master Driver |
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DF1 Modes | Full-Duplex - Master (Module generates commands) Half-Duplex - Polling |
Command List | Up to 100 commands per Master port, each fully-configurable for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count |
Polling of Command List | User-configurable polling of commands, including disabled, continuous, and on change of data (write only) |
The ports on the module can be individually configured to support the Slave mode of the DF1 protocol. When in slave mode, the module can accept DF1 commands from a master to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.
DF1 Slave Driver |
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DF1 Modes |
Full Duplex - Slave (not peer mode) |
Configurable parameters per slave port |
Data Table File Start (File N[x] 0 to 999) |
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