{"product_id":"5201-dfnt-mcm-prosoft-prolinx-datasheet-technical-manual","title":"5201-DFNT-MCM ProSoft ProLinx Datasheet \u0026 Technical Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProSoft 5201-DFNT-MCM ProLinx Protocol Gateway\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft 5201-DFNT-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e5201-DFNT-MCM\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherNet\/IP to Modbus Master\/Slave Gateway, serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003e5201\u003c\/strong\u003e ProLinx standalone gateway utilized to execute high-speed protocol conversion across industrial network platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5201-DFNT-MCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.44 kg (0.97 lbs) \/ Net Weight: 0.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4 cm x 13.5 cm x 13.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to 50 deg C (-4 deg F to 122 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to 85 deg C (-40 deg F to 185 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC nominal (50\/60 Hz internal filter baseline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 mA max @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 10\/100 Mbps RJ45 connection port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x independent isolated channels (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rate Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 baud to 115.2 kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 35 mm DIN-rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTariff Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8537101190\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; Network Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standalone gateway houses a hardware conversion engine designed to map EtherNet\/IP commands straight into Modbus RTU or ASCII memory blocks. The EtherNet\/IP driver operates with 5 independent TCP server sockets, supporting explicit messaging via PCCC on CIP (Services 0x4C and 0x4D) with data lengths up to 125 words per read\/write cycle. Data table allocation starts at a fixed register entry at N10, provisioning sizes of 100 or 1000 words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the serial segment, the two configuration ports act independently as Modbus Master or Slave nodes, executing up to 100 commands per port across a maximum of 5000 Modbus registers. Internal memory mapping optimizes protocol conversion latencies, enabling asynchronous data transfer between EtherNet\/IP host controllers and downstream Modbus fields without delaying the primary network loop execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the 5201-DFNT-MCM be extracted from the DIN-rail or field wiring while the module is powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA: No.\u003c\/strong\u003e This standalone device does not possess hot-swap mechanics. The external 24 VDC supply line and communication terminal rails must be isolated before service manipulation to prevent current transients or hardware breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the official recommended replacement product line since this module is discontinued?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA: The designated manufacturer replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e model for this legacy gateway platform is the ProSoft PLX31-EIP-MBS, which provides updated modern hardware profiles for EtherNet\/IP to Modbus protocol bridging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Port 1 be configured as a Modbus Master running RS-485 while Port 2 operates as a Modbus Slave running RS-232?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA: Yes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both serial interfaces function as electrically isolated networks. 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