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Wireless DF1 Master/Slave Communication Gateway

6201-WA-DFCM

Product Description

The ProLinx Wireless DF1 Master/Slave Gateway creates a powerful wireless connection between DF1 Slave devices. This stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides one configurable serial port.

The PWP modules offer one-to-one or one-to-many interconnect scenarios. Data is exchanged between devices and/or networks using a shared common database and an efficient but powerful wireless protocol. This common database provides the "backbone" communications for various field devices using different networks.

The DF1 (DFCM) protocol driver supports Master or Slave implementations of the protocol on each DF1 port. All DF1 ports are individually configurable, providing a great deal of flexibility.

Product Applications

The WA-DFCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where wireless connectivity can be used to integrate DF1 devices into a system. Applications for the module are found in most industries, including:
  • Foreign device data concentrator
  • SCADA system pipelines and offshore platforms
  • Food processing
  • Mining
  • Pulp and paper

Functional Specifications

Internal Database

The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.

The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.

Application Data Area

The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.

Status Data Area

This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.

Configuration File

This file contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, the module.

DF1 Master/Slave Protocol Specifications

The DF1 Master/Slave Protocol driver provides extensive support for both Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support the DF1 protocol (Master or Slave, Error Checking, Baud rate, etc).

General Parameters (Software Configurable)

Type

Specifications

Communication parameters

Local Station ID: 0 to 254
Baud Rate:110 to 115K baud
Stop Bits: 1
Data Size: 8 bits
Parity:None, Even, Odd
RTS Timing delays:0 to 65535 ms

Error Checking

BCC and CRC

Miscellaneous

  • Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, smart modem and multi-drop support
  • Floating point data supported

DF1 Master Protocol Specifications

The ports on the module can be individually configured as Master ports. When configured in master mode, the DFCM module is capable of reading and writing data to remote DF1 devices.

The DF1 Master functionality supported by the module includes:

DF1 Master Driver

Type

Specifications

DF1 Modes

Full-Duplex - Master (Module generates commands)
Half-Duplex - Polling

DF1 Supported Commands

Basic Command Set

0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write

PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)

0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (ASCII Address)

SLC Command Set (0x0F)

0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/3 addr fields
0xAB Prot Typed Write w/Mask 3 addr fields

Command List

Up to 100 commands per Master port, each fully-configurable for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count

Status Data

Error codes available on an individual command basis. In addition, a slave status list is maintained per active master port.

Polling of Command List

User-configurable polling of commands, including disabled, continuous, and on change of data (write only)

DF1 Slave Protocol Specifications

The ports on the module can be individually configured to support the slave mode of the DF1 protocol. When in slave mode, the module can accept DF1 commands from a master to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.

The DF1 Slave functionality supported by the module includes:

DF1 Slave Driver

Type

Specifications

DF1 Modes

Full Duplex - Slave (not peer mode)
Half Duplex - Polled

Configurable parameters per slave port

Data Table File Start (File N[x] 0 to 999)
Data Table File Size (1 - 1000 words)
Data Table location in database (0 to 3999)

DF1 Supported Commands

Basic Command Set

0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write

PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)

0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)

SLC Command Set (0x0F)

0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/3 addr fields

Hardware Specifications

Power Supply 24 VDC nominal
  18-32 VDC allowed
  Positive, Negative, GND Terminals
  2.5 mm screwdriver blade

Current Load

500 mA max@ 32 VDC max
Operating Temperature -20 to 50 Deg C
  -4 to 122 Deg F
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 Deg C
  -40 to 185 Deg F
Relative Humidity 5-95% (w/o condensation)
Dimensions

Standard
5.20H x 2.07W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 5.25cmW x 11.48cmD
Extended
5.20H x 2.73W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 6.934cmW x 11.48cmD

LED Indicators

Power and Module Status

  Application Status
  Serial Port Activity LED
  Serial Activity and Error LED Status
  RF Link Status
  RF Data Status
Configuration Serial Port Mini-DIN
  RS-232 only
  No hardware handshaking
Ethernet Port 10Base-T Connector
  Link and Activity LED indicators
  Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC 60950: 1991
  Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration
Application Serial Ports Mini-DIN
  RS-232/422/485
  RS232 handshaking configurable
  RS422/485 screw termination included
Port Isolation 2500V Opto-Isolators
  500V Power Supply Isolation
Shipped with each unit Mini-DIN to DB-9M cables per serial port
  4 ft RS-232 configuration cable
  2.5mm screwdriver
  CD (docs and Configuration utility)
  RS-422/485 DB9 to Screw Terminal
  Adaptor (1 or 4, depending on ports)
Click here for dimensions diagram

Certifications

The ProLinx gateway module has the following certifications:
CE
ATEX Cat 3 Zone 2
cULus Haz Loc Class 1, Div 2


Ordering Information

6201-WA-DFCM

Wireless DF1 Master/Slave Communication Gateway

To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here.

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