ProSoft PLX31-EIP-ASCII EtherNet/IP to ASCII Gateway

Technical Specifications

Model:PLX31-EIP-ASCII

Brand:ProSoft

Product type:EtherNet/IP to ASCII Single Port Serial Communication Gateway

Power supply:10~36VDC,nominal 24VDC

Current consumption:max 610mA @24VDC

EtherNet/IP:Class1 I/O connection,Class3 explicit messaging

Serial interface:RS232/RS422/RS485 jumper selectable

Serial isolation:2500Vrms

Serial baud rate:300~115200 bps

Buffer size:255 bytes TX/RX buffer

Weight:0.42kg

Operating temperature:-25℃ ~ +70℃

Storage temperature:-40℃ ~ +80℃

Relative humidity:5%~95%,non-condensing

Dimension:136.7mm50.5mm111.3mm

Certification:CE,UL,Class I Division2

System compatibility

PLX31-EIP-ASCII belongs to ProSoft PLX31 series standalone protocol gateway.

Connect Rockwell ControlLogix,CompactLogix and other EtherNet/IP PAC controllers with ASCII serial devices.

Support barcode scanner,weighing scale,serial printer,RFID reader and other ASCII instruments.

Work as client or server,bi-directional data exchange.

Suitable for food & beverage,packaging,manufacturing,oil & gas,water plant serial device networking renovation and spare replacement.

Function

Realize bidirectional data conversion between EtherNet/IP CIP protocol and serial ASCII.

Single configurable serial port,support RS232/RS422/RS485 hardware selection.

2500V isolation on serial side,protect EtherNet/IP control network from field surge and ground loop.

Customizable ASCII framing,delimiter and inter-character timeout.

Embedded EDS file for easy integration in Rockwell Studio5000.

SD card slot for configuration backup and quick module replacement.

ProSoft Discovery Service for IP assignment and remote diagnosis.

Map serial ASCII data into PLC controller tag area.

Installation

Mount gateway on DIN rail,connect 24VDC power supply.

Select serial hardware mode via internal jumpers.

Wire serial cable to ASCII field instrument.

Connect Ethernet cable to EtherNet/IP PLC network.

Configure framing and data mapping by ProSoft configuration software.

Check LED indicators after power-on.

Interface

110/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45,1terminal block serial port,power terminal,SD card slot,LED indicators:PWR,ERR,CFG,MS,NS,TX,RX.

Feature

Compact DIN rail industrial standalone gateway,wide operating temperature.

2500V galvanic isolation between serial field side and EtherNet/IP control network.

Flexible ASCII framing configuration for different serial weighing and scanning devices.

Embedded EDS add-on profile,simplify Rockwell PLC project configuration.

SD card for backup configuration,fast replacement without re-programming.

Shock and vibration resistant design,stable operation in factory control cabinet.

Diagnostic

Check PWR and network LED;communication failure:verify serial wiring,baud rate and delimiter;data abnormal:check EtherNet/IP tag mapping and framing parameter.

Product Brief

PLX31-EIP-ASCII is ProSoft PLX31 series EtherNet/IP to ASCII serial gateway.

It connects barcode,scale and other ASCII serial instruments to Rockwell EtherNet/IP controllers,widely used in factory automation serial instrument communication transformation.

Disclaimer

Product parameters are for reference only and shall not be used as pricing basis. Goods are in short supply and will be powered on for inspection before shipment. Overseas delivery lead time is 3-7 working days. The product is only used for equipment maintenance and transformation.