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General| Model | PLX51-PBM |
|---|---|
| Category | Gateway |
| Vendor | ProSoft Technology |
| Number of Serial Ports | 1 |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Product Type | Gateway |
| Series | PLX51 |
| Communication Protocol | PROFIBUS DP |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85 °C |
| PROFIBUS Baud Rate | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps |
| Protocols Supported | PROFIBUS |
| Ports | PROFIBUS |
| Serial Communication | RS-232/422/485 |
| Backplane Compatibility | PROFIBUS DP |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| PROFIBUS Connector | 9-pin D-sub |
Overview of the module's installation, operation, and diagnostics.
Highlights key capabilities like PROFIBUS interfacing and Ethernet ports.
Illustrates typical network setups for Master and Slave architectures.
Lists resources for further information and contact details for technical support.
Details the physical layout of ports, LEDs, and connectors on the module.
Explains how to mount the module onto a 35mm DIN rail.
Describes the DB9 connector pinout for the PROFIBUS DP port.
Installing the PLX50 Utility, configuring network parameters via DHCP.
Managing GSD files, creating projects, and adding devices.
Configuring General, Modbus, PROFIBUS Master/Slave, Logix, and Advanced settings.
Downloading configuration to the module and scanning the PROFIBUS network for devices.
Adding and configuring PROFIBUS devices in Master and Slave modes.
Integrating with Logix controllers, mapping data, and importing AOIs.
Copying firmware files to the SD Card for module updates.
Storing module configuration files on the SD Card for backup and recovery.
Exchanging data with Logix controllers in Master and Slave modes.
Exchanging data with remote Modbus devices as Master or Slave.
Exchanging data with remote EtherNet/IP devices using explicit messaging.
Process for upgrading the module's firmware using the PLX50 Utility.
Exporting configuration from ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software.
Importing exported PCB configuration into PLX50 Configuration Utility.
Installing the PLX51 DTM pack and configuring devices in an FDT frame.
Connecting to DTMs and viewing diagnostic pages for connected devices.
Description of the module's diagnostic LEDs and their operational states.
Viewing module status via PLX50 Configuration Utility or web server.
Monitoring status of individual PROFIBUS slave devices.
Capturing PROFIBUS/Modbus traffic and viewing the module's event log.
Accessing module diagnostics via the built-in web server.
Enclosure dimensions, power requirements, and environmental ratings.
Details on Ethernet ports and PROFIBUS DP interface parameters.
Introduction to PROFIBUS DP, PA, and FMS protocols and their service levels.
Distinctions between masters/slaves and cyclic/acyclic communication.
PROFIBUS bus structure, termination, and cable specifications.
Detailed codes for DPV1 status, FDL errors, and DPV1 errors.
Information on how to contact ProSoft Technology for technical assistance.
Details on ProSoft Technology's terms of sale, warranty, and support.
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