{"product_id":"allen-bradley-5201-mnet-mcm-modbus-tcp-ip-communication-gateway","title":"Allen-Bradley 5201-MNET-MCM Modbus TCP\/IP Communication Gateway","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-speed Ethernet data conversion in Rockwell Automation architecture, the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 5201-MNET-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e5201-MNET\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Gateway) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. This hardware interface bridges EtherNet\/IP controller backplanes with Modbus TCP\/IP field networks to conduct real-time register reads and writes across VFDs, smart power monitors, and protection relays without requiring ladder logic protocol emulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5201-MNET-MCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ ProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.52 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 cm x 15 cm x 27.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 deg C to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 250 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC nominal (10 to 30 VDC range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus TCP\/IP, EtherNet\/IP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RJ45 10\/100 Mbps auto-sensing port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbit\/s, Full\/Half Duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient (Master) and Server (Slave) simultaneously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus Functions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 22, 23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 Modbus TCP Server connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServer Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 Modbus TCP Client connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommand Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 100 configurable client commands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Status, Network Status, Ethernet Link\/Activity LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeterministic Network Execution \u0026amp; Firmware Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module relies on deterministic backplane bus communication velocity to handle concurrent Ethernet packet assembly and buffer mapping. Operating as a dual Client\/Server interface, the onboard processor manages up to 100 client command configurations while processing internal flash memory firmware validation to maintain synchronization under heavy network load traffic. High-density register arrays are systematically buffered across Ethernet frames to eliminate transmission latency between disparate industrial network protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What happens if the module loses power during active client command execution?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Internal registers retain the last valid network status parameters in non-volatile memory, while the EtherNet\/IP host controller detects an I\/O connection timeout, setting the module connection status fault bit to high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the 5201-MNET-MCM handle simultaneous Client and Server connections over the single RJ45 port?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the hardware processing core supports up to 5 concurrent Modbus TCP Server connections and 5 concurrent Modbus TCP Client connections simultaneously on the 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the module securely onto the designated DIN-rail or rack backplane, ensuring complete mechanical latch engagement before applying external 24 VDC control power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate the Ethernet connection using shielded twisted-pair (STP) Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable. Ground the cable shield to the cabinet earth ground bus at a single point to prevent ground loops and noise injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a minimum clearance of 50 mm around the module heat vents to permit natural convection cooling across the operating range of -25 deg C to +70 deg C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute high-voltage AC power lines and drive motor cables in separate conduits, maintaining at least 200 mm physical isolation from the 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet signal lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43996884893786,"sku":"5201-MNET-MCM","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/5201-MNET-MCM.jpg?v=1788341366","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-5201-mnet-mcm-modbus-tcp-ip-communication-gateway","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}