{"product_id":"prosoft-plx31-eip-sie-industrial-ethernet-gateway","title":"ProSoft PLX31-EIP-SIE Industrial Ethernet Gateway","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft PLX31-EIP-SIE\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-SIE\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial Gateway, operates as a dedicated hardware component for protocol translation between EtherNet\/IP networks and Siemens S7 messaging environments within industrial control architectures.\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\u003ePLX31-EIP-SIE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSoft 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\u003e0.32 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.67 x 5.05 x 11.13 cm (5.38 x 1.99 x 4.38 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +70 deg C (-13 to +158 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC nominal @ 300 mA (10 to 36 VDC @ 600 mA max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 10\/100 Base-T RJ45 connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 16 Explicit Messaging Connections; Class 1 I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiemens Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS7 Messaging (Client\/Server)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Siemens Controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 35 mm DIN Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtocol Conversion Latencies \u0026amp; Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides full protocol conversion latencies optimization across isolated subnets via two discrete physical Ethernet interfaces. Deterministic data mapping minimizes memory block processing overhead between the EtherNet\/IP Class 1\/Class 3 driver buffers and the Siemens S7 client\/server driver stacks. Built-in port-to-port galvanic isolation prevents ground loop propagation across segmented plant networks while maintaining steady packet delivery without interconnecting IP subnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the gateway support seamless recovery if hardware replacement is required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Configuration state and data maps store directly on the local SD card slot, allowing zero-PC hardware restoration during module swapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can both Ethernet ports operate on different IP subnet masks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The two physical RJ45 Ethernet ports function independently, allowing routing-free data transfer between distinct subnets without bridging network traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure standard 35 mm DIN rail grounding via low-impedance metallic connections. Maintain minimum 50 mm clearance above and below the module enclosure to allow adequate thermal convection inside high-density enclosures. Drain wire shielding from shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cat 5e\/Cat 6 Ethernet cables must terminate directly to cabinet earth to prevent high-frequency noise from corrupting high-speed packet transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44006350684250,"sku":"PLX31-EIP-SIE","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/PLX31-EIP-PND1.jpg?v=1788157752","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-plx31-eip-sie-industrial-ethernet-gateway","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}