The ProLinx Modbus Serial Port Expander module allows you to attach up to three separate Modbus master devices to a single Modbus slave.
The module is designed to act as a multiplexer, allowing simultaneous connections from multiple Modbus masters to a single Modbus slave. A common use for the module is to have an HMI panel and a SCADA application all communicating to the same Modbus slave port of a Modicon processor.
This stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides a single Modbus Master port and three Modbus Slave ports.
All Modbus serial ports are individually configurable, providing a very powerful and flexible host or device interface solution.
The Serial Port Expander adds three additional slave ports for a Modbus based device. This allows users to connect SCADA software, HMI, and modems to processors simultaneously. Commands from the host devices are passed through the module and routed directly to the front port of the processor. This allows a port on the processor to be expanded to allow communication with a variety of devices at the same time. Typical applications include SCADA software, local operator interface, and wireless concentrator for remote data collection.
The serial port(s) on the gateway can be individually configured to support the Modbus protocol (RTU or ASCII, Baud rate, etc.).
The Serial Port Expander adds three additional slave ports for a Modbus based device. This allows users to connect SCADA software, HMI, and modems to processors simultaneously. Commands from the host devices are passed through the module and routed directly to the front port of the processor. This allows a processor’s port to be expanded to allow communication with a variety of devices at the same time. Typical applications include SCADA software, local operator interface, and wireless concentrator for remote data collection.
The ProLinx Communication Modules provide connectivity for two or more dissimilar network types. The modules, encased in sturdy extruded aluminum, are stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateways, providing communication between many of the most widely used protocols in industrial automation today.
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) | ||
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The Modbus protocol driver supports Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. All Modbus serial ports are individually configurable, providing a very powerful and flexible host or device interface solution.
The Modbus driver provides extensive support for both the Master and the Slave implementations of the protocol. The serial port(s) on the gateway can be individually configured to support the Modbus protocol (Master or Slave, RTU or ASCII, Baud rate, etc.).
General Parameters - Modbus Protocol |
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Communication parameters |
Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud |
Error Checking |
RTU mode (binary) with CRC-16 |
Floating Point |
Floating point data movement supported, including configurable support for Enron implementation |
Function Codes |
1: Read Output Status |
Modbus Master |
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Command List |
Up to 100 command per master port, each fully configurable for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count. |
Polling of command list |
Configurable polling of command list, including continuous and on change of data, and dynamically user or automatic enabled. |
Modbus Slave |
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Node address |
1 to 247 (software selectable) |
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