{"product_id":"prosoft-5204-dfnt-pdpm-prosoft-df1-to-profibus-gateway","title":"ProSoft 5204-DFNT-PDPM | ProSoft DF1 to PROFIBUS Gateway","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ProSoft\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5204-DFNT-PDPM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dual-protocol communication gateway engineered to connect Rockwell Automation PLC environments with PROFIBUS-DP field networks. It provides a bidirectional data interface between DF1-over-Ethernet (DFNT) traffic and PROFIBUS-DP Master systems, enabling seamless integration of legacy field devices into modern Ethernet-based control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module is designed for use in ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC 500, and PLC-5 platforms via ProSoft in-rack integration. It supports deterministic data exchange, real-time diagnostics, and flexible data mapping for complex multi-vendor automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Communication Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFNT Interface (EtherNet\/IP Layer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtocol: DF1 encapsulated over Ethernet (DFNT)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Mode: Client \/ Server dual operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet Speed: 10\/100 Mbps auto-negotiation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported Data Types: Integer, Float, Boolean bit-level mapping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Sessions: Up to 10 simultaneous connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessaging Support: Structured read\/write of PLC data files and registers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROFIBUS-DP Master Interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtocol: PROFIBUS-DP V0 Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaud Rate Range: 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps (auto-detection supported)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Slaves: Up to 125 devices per network segment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData Exchange Size: 244 bytes input \/ 244 bytes output per slave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfiguration: GSD file-based device integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiagnostics: Live node list, bus health monitoring, device status reporting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Electrical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput Power: 18–32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Consumption: \u0026lt; 5 W typical operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounding: Dedicated GND terminals for noise immunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterface Terminals: 2.5 mm screw terminal block design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED Indicators: Module status, Ethernet link\/activity, PROFIBUS bus state, backplane communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Mechanical Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: 5–95% non-condensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibration \u0026amp; Shock: IEC 60068-2 compliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting: Rack-mounted PLC backplane integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.90 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertifications: CE, UL\/cUL, Class I Division 2, ATEX Zone 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Functional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed PROFIBUS-DP master communication engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent data bridging between DF1 Ethernet and PROFIBUS networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated diagnostic web tools and configuration utilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge data block handling for high-throughput applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports legacy device modernization without PLC replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully configurable using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Areas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess automation systems requiring fieldbus integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas production and distribution control networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater and wastewater treatment plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower generation and substation control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial handling and large-scale manufacturing lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Can this module connect PROFIBUS devices to ControlLogix PLCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it acts as a protocol bridge enabling PROFIBUS-DP devices to communicate directly with Rockwell ControlLogix systems via DF1-over-Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Does it support multiple PROFIBUS slaves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it supports up to 125 PROFIBUS-DP slave devices per network segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What configuration software is required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe module is configured using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Is the module suitable for harsh environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is rated for industrial environments with extended temperature, vibration, and EMC compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43290060685402,"sku":"5204-DFNT-PDPM","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/5204-DFNT-PDPM2.jpg?v=1777454688","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-5204-dfnt-pdpm-prosoft-df1-to-profibus-gateway","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}