{"product_id":"prosoft-technology-plx32-mbtcp-pnd-protocol-gateway-module","title":"ProSoft Technology PLX32-MBTCP-PND Protocol Gateway Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for bi-directional data conversion in PROFINET and Modbus TCP subnets, the \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft Technology PLX32-MBTCP-PND\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003ePLX32-MBTCP-PND\u003c\/strong\u003e Protocol Gateway) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. The hardware operates as a standalone PROFINET v2.2 Class A Device while concurrently supporting Modbus TCP Client and Server functionality over two physically isolated Ethernet channels. Internal memory buffers manage mapped I\/O data exchanges between separate network segments without requiring intermediate controller polling overhead.\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\u003ePLX32-MBTCP-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\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\u003e1.00 lbs\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 @ 100 mA (10 to 36 VDC @ 250 mA max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET Role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET v2.2 Class A Device (Slave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1440 bytes Input \/ 1440 bytes Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus TCP Role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClient (Master) and Server (Slave) simultaneously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Modbus 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\u003eEthernet Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x RJ45 (10\/100 Base-T, auto-crossover)\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\u003eIndustrial Protocol Conversion Latencies \u0026amp; Bus Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PLX32-MBTCP-PND utilizes dual independent 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers to maintain deterministic protocol conversion latencies across separate subnets. Network traffic on the PROFINET interface does not leak into the Modbus TCP broadcast domain, eliminating network jitter caused by uncontrolled packet flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalvanic isolation on the DC power terminal and Ethernet interfaces prevents ground loop currents from introducing data corruption or hardware failure in high-noise industrial environments. An integrated SD card interface facilitates direct flash memory cloning of gateway configuration profiles, minimizing hardware replacement downtime by allowing immediate parameter restoration without terminal software intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How are isolated subnets maintained across the physical RJ45 interfaces?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The gateway incorporates two distinct MAC addresses and network interface cards, preventing internal routing or bridged frame forwarding between the Modbus TCP and PROFINET physical ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What happens to the Modbus TCP network state if the PROFINET PLC enters a stop condition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The gateway maintains its internal database values or applies configured fail-safe options to the Modbus registers based on the command timeouts set in the ProSoft Configuration Builder utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the module vertically onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail, maintaining a minimum clearance of 50 mm above and below the enclosure for passive convection cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the protective earth (PE) terminal directly to the central panel ground bus using a short, low-impedance copper conductor (minimum 14 AWG \/ 2.5 mm sq).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute DC power wiring through a dedicated 10 to 36 VDC power supply, ensuring wire runs are physically separated from high-voltage motor lead conduits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert Cat5e or Cat6 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables into the RJ45 Ethernet ports, verifying that cable shield drains ground through the RJ45 connector housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat the configuration backup SD card using FAT32 before inserting it into the designated module slot prior to initial commissioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"AMPHENOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44006381420634,"sku":"PLX32-MBTCP-PND","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/PLX32-EIP-MBTCP1.jpg?v=1788158940","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/prosoft-technology-plx32-mbtcp-pnd-protocol-gateway-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}