{"product_id":"prosoft-technology-plx31-eip-mbtcp-ethernet-ip-to-modbus-tcp-ip-gateway","title":"ProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-MBTCP EtherNet\/IP to Modbus TCP\/IP Gateway","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-MBTCP EtherNet\/IP to Modbus TCP\/IP Gateway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for bidirectional protocol conversion between EtherNet\/IP and Modbus TCP\/IP networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-MBTCP\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBTCP\u003c\/strong\u003e communication gateway) provides direct Ethernet data exchange between industrial controllers and Modbus TCP\/IP devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\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-MBTCP\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.00 lb\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\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC @ 200 mA; 10 to 30 VDC @ 400 mA max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 to 30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45, 10\/100 Mbps, Auto-MDI\/MDI-X, shared IP address\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP and Modbus TCP\/IP\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g @ 10 to 150 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperational Shock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSoft Configuration Builder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStudio 5000 \/ RSLogix 5000 AOP and AOI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD card configuration backup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazardous Area Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL\/cUL Class 1 Div. 2, ATEX Zone 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtocol Conversion and Network Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLX31-EIP-MBTCP exchanges mapped data between EtherNet\/IP controllers and Modbus TCP\/IP devices without custom ladder logic for protocol translation. Its two RJ45 Ethernet ports share one IP address, supporting network daisy-chaining while maintaining a single logical Ethernet interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gateway supports EtherNet\/IP integration with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers through Add-On Profiles and Add-On Instructions. ProSoft Configuration Builder provides configuration and diagnostic functions, while the SD card supports local configuration backup for replacement procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can both Ethernet ports use separate IP addresses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The supplied specifications identify both RJ45 ports as sharing a single IP address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What DC supply range does the gateway accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The specified supply range is 10 to 30 VDC, with a maximum current load of 400 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the gateway suitable for DIN-rail installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The specified mounting method is a standard 35 mm DIN rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the gateway securely on a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside an enclosure appropriate for the specified IP20 protection level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a regulated DC supply within the specified 10 to 30 VDC operating range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize the DC power wiring for the specified maximum current load and protect the supply according to the control-panel design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute Ethernet cables separately from high-voltage power wiring and high-current switching conductors where practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded Ethernet cabling where the installation environment requires additional electromagnetic-noise control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBond cable shields according to the site's industrial grounding scheme and avoid unintended ground-current paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the shared-IP architecture before assigning the gateway address and connecting both Ethernet ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack up the gateway configuration to the SD card after commissioning and retain the configuration with the panel documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm EtherNet\/IP controller mappings and Modbus TCP\/IP register mappings before placing the gateway into service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hazardous-area installations, verify that the complete installation satisfies the applicable UL\/cUL Class 1 Div. 2 or ATEX Zone 2 requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968913014874,"sku":"PLX31-EIP-MBTCP","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/PLX31-EIP-MBTCP2.jpg?v=1788155845","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-technology-plx31-eip-mbtcp-ethernet-ip-to-modbus-tcp-ip-gateway","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}