The ProLinx EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave Gateway creates a powerful connection between devices on an EtherNet/IP network and DF1 devices. This stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides one Ethernet port and up to four serial ports. The EtherNet/IP protocol driver supports the Explicit Messaging implementation of the protocol. User-configurable as both a Client and a Server, the EtherNet/IP port is a very powerful data transfer tool.
The DF1 protocol driver supports Master or Slave implementations of the protocol on each DF1 port. All DF1 ports are individually configurable.
The DFNT-DFCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate DF1 devices into a system. The EtherNet/IP 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 Master/Slave 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. EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) Compatible Devices Rockwell Automation equipment that supports EPIC:
The DFNT-DFCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate DF1 devices into a system. The EtherNet/IP 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 Master/Slave 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 |
DFNT Protocol Manual | 2,03 MB | Última Modificación 24.07.2013 |
DFCM Protocol Manual | 866,04 kB | Última Modificación 16.02.2012 |
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) | ||
DFNT DFCM Datasheet | 90,06 kB | Última Modificación 26.04.2010 |
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) |
The EtherNet/IP protocol driver supports the Explicit Messaging implementation of the protocol. User-configurable as both a Client and a Server, the EtherNet/IP port is a very powerful data transfer tool.
The EtherNet/IP protocol is one of the primary connectivity tools to the different Rockwell Automation platforms. The Explicit Messaging aspect of the protocol (only) has been implemented in the ProLinx units to provide the data transfer link between the ProLinx units and the Rockwell Automation hardware.
General Protocol Information |
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Messaging |
PCCC on CIP |
Miscellaneous |
125 word read and write data lengths |
EtherNet/IP Server Specifications
In Server mode, the module accepts commands from one or more clients to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.
EtherNet/IP Server Specifications |
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Connections |
Five independent TCP server sockets permit remote clients to interact with all data contained in the module. |
Data File |
Data Table File Start - Fixed at N10 |
CIP Services Supported |
0x4C - CIP Data Table Read |
EtherNet/IP Client Specifications
In Client mode, the module controls the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other EtherNet/IP devices. Data transfer can be initiated and executed without any ladder programming being required in the Rockwell Automation hardware.
EtherNet/IP Client Specifications |
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General |
One client |
Command List |
Support for 100 commands, each configurable for command, IP 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). |
List of Rockwell Automation material that support EPIC:
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