{"product_id":"prosoft-technology-plx31-eip-pnd-ethernet-ip-to-profinet-gateway","title":"ProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-PND EtherNet\/IP to PROFINET Gateway","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-PND EtherNet\/IP to PROFINET Gateway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for bidirectional data transfer between EtherNet\/IP and PROFINET RT networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-PND\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-PND\u003c\/strong\u003e communication gateway) provides isolated network interfaces for PLC data exchange.\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-PND\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\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP to PROFINET Device Gateway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.06 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 80 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 mA typical at 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 VDC to 36 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Input Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e610 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45, 10\/100 Base-T, auto-negotiating, Auto-MDIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo electrically isolated Ethernet ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP I\/O Data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 500 bytes input and 500 bytes output per connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple CIP I\/O connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET RT Device, Version 2.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET I\/O Data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1440 bytes input and 1440 bytes output\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\u003eShock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60068-2-27, 15g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60068-2-6, 5g, 10 to 150 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD card slot\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 Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLX31-EIP-PND operates as an EtherNet\/IP adapter or scanner while functioning as a PROFINET RT device. Data exchanged between both networks uses gateway-managed memory mapping rather than native protocol translation within either PLC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo RJ45 Ethernet interfaces provide electrical isolation between the EtherNet\/IP and PROFINET network segments. Therefore, each interface can remain connected to its respective subnet without directly combining the physical Ethernet segments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EtherNet\/IP interface supports multiple CIP I\/O connections with up to 500 bytes of input and output data per connection. The PROFINET interface supports up to 1440 bytes of input and output data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD card interface stores configuration information for replacement procedures. A configured replacement unit can therefore restore stored configuration without requiring computer-based parameter entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the two Ethernet ports be connected to separate network segments?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The supplied specifications identify the two RJ45 ports as electrically isolated, with separate EtherNet\/IP and PROFINET network functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What power supply range does the gateway accept?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The specified input range is 10 VDC to 36 VDC, with 24 VDC identified as the nominal supply voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the maximum stated PROFINET I\/O data sizes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The supplied specifications state up to 1440 bytes of input data and 1440 bytes of output data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the gateway on a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside a suitable industrial control enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the DC supply polarity and confirm that the applied voltage remains within the specified 10 VDC to 36 VDC range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the EtherNet\/IP and PROFINET cables to their designated isolated RJ45 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain physical separation between network wiring and high-current motor, contactor, and switching-power conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shielded Ethernet cabling where required by the installed network design and terminate shields according to the applicable panel grounding scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid creating unintended shield-to-ground paths between separately isolated network segments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify link speed, duplex negotiation, IP addressing, and controller-side protocol configuration before enabling cyclic I\/O exchange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetain the configured SD card with the equipment documentation when using the configuration-recovery function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the gateway's operating temperature and vibration environment against the specified limits before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter commissioning, verify input and output data mapping independently from both the EtherNet\/IP and PROFINET controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43968981893210,"sku":"PLX31-EIP-PND","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/PLX31-EIP-PND2.jpg?v=1788157752","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-technology-plx31-eip-pnd-ethernet-ip-to-profinet-gateway","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}