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DH-485 to EtherNet/IP Communication Module

5201-DFNT-DH485

Product Description

The ProLinx family DH-485 to EtherNet/IP communications module (5201-DFNT-DH485) creates a powerful connection between devices on EtherNet/IP and DH-485 networks. The module is a stand-alone DIN rail-mounted protocol gateway that provides one Ethernet port and one DH-485 configurable serial port.

The ProLinx DH485 protocol driver supports the Master and the Slave modes of the protocol, providing powerful data transfer capability with Rockwell Automation PLCs and HMIs. User configurable data mapping make the interface an easy to use and powerful data transfer tool.

The Ethernet/IP (DFNT) protocol driver supports the Explicit Messaging implementation of the protocol. User-configurable as both a Client and a Server, the EtherNet/IP port is a very powerful data transfer tool.

Product Applications

The DH485-DFNT modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate a DH-485 device into a system. The EtherNet/IP gateway is a powerful module designed with both Client and Server support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the DH-485 device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many DH-485 devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.

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.

DH485 Master/Slave Serial Port Specifications

The DH485 protocol in its native form is a peer to peer token passing network. The ProLinx DH485 driver accesses the network functioning either as a Master or as a Slave.

In the Master mode, the ProLinx DH485 driver will actively gather data from other devices on the network, controlling the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other DH485 devices, such as SLC processors. When configured in this mode, data transfer can be initiated and executed with the other devices without any ladder logic being required in the Rockwell Automation slave hardware.

General Protocol Information

Type

Specifications

DH485 Modes

Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex

Error Checking

BCC and CRC

User configurable Communication parameters

Local Station ID: 0 to 31
Port 0 Baud Rate: 110 to 38.4K baud
Port 1,2,3 Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud
Stop Bits : 1 or 2
Data Size: 7 or 8 bits
Parity: None, Even, Odd
RTS Timing delays: 0 to 65535 ms

DH485 Slave Mode

In the Slave mode, the module accepts commands from one or more Masters to read/write data stored in the module's internal data memory. In this mode, the ProLinx unit is answering DH485 commands and has the appearance of an SLC processor to the network.

DH485 Functioning as a Slave

Type

Specifications

Data File

Data Table File Start - Fixed at N10
Data Table File Size - 100 or 1000 words

Supported Commands

0x01 P3_UNPROTECTED_READ_CMD
0x06 P3_DIAGNOSTIC_CMD
0x00 P3_DIAG_LOOP_FUNC
0x01 P3_DIAG_READ_FUNC
0x03 P3_DIAG_STATUS_FUNC
0x07 P3_DIAG_RESET_FUNC
0x09 P3_DIAG_READ_LINK_FUNC
0x0A P3_DIAG_SET_LINK_FUNC
0x08 P3_UNPROTECTED_WRITE_CMD
0x0F P3_TYPED_RW_CMD
0xA1 P3_TYPED_READ_2ADD_FUNC
0xA2 P3_TYPED_READ_3ADD_FUNC
0xA9 P3_TYPED_WRITE_2ADD_FUNC
0xAA P3_TYPED_WRITE_3ADD_FUNC

DH485 Master Mode

In the Master mode, the ProLinx DH485 driver will actively gather data from other devices on the network, controlling the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other DH485 devices, such as SLC processors. When configured in this mode, data transfer can be initiated and executed with the other devices without any ladder logic being required in the Rockwell Automation slave hardware.

These commands are user-configured in the module via the master command list received from the configuration file. Command status is available in the status data block for each individual command in the command list status data area. The location of this status block in a module's internal database is user-defined.

DH485 Functioning as a Master

Type

Specifications

Configurable Parameters per Master port

Min Command Delay
Command Error DB Offset
Response Timeout
Token Hold Factor

Command List

Up to 100 command 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)

EtherNet/IP Protocol Specifications

The EtherNet/IP protocol is one of the primary connectivity tools to the different Rockwell Automation platforms. The Explicit Messaging aspect of the protocol (only) has been implemented in the ProLinx units to provide the data transfer link between the ProLinx units and the Rockwell Automation hardware. (Implicit Messaging (I/O communications) is not supported)

General Protocol Information

Messaging

PCCC on CIP
Explicit Messaging supported

Compatibility

Compatible devices include a wide assortment of other client/server devices such as:
- PLC5/E Rev. C/N, D/E, E/D or later
- SLC5/05 Series A, OS503 frn4 or later
- ControlLogix processor via 1756-ENET
- 1785-ENET Series A, Rev. D
- Interchange (release dependent)
- RSLinx Gateway V1.7 or later

Miscellaneous

125 word read and write data lengths
Floating point data supported

EtherNet/IP Server Specifications

When in the Server mode, the module accepts commands from one or more clients to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.

The following table lists EtherNet/IP Server specifications:

EtherNet/IP Server Specifications

Connections

Five (5) independent TCP server sockets permit remote clients to interact with all data contained in the module.

Data File

Data Table File Start - Fixed at N10
Data Table File Size - 100 or 1000 words

PCCC on CIP

Commands supported

(DF1 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

CIP Services Supported

0x4C CIP Data Table Read
0x4D CIP Data Table Write

EtherNet/IP Client Specifications

When configured in Client mode, the module controls the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other Ethernet/IP devices. When configured in this mode, data transfer can be initiated and executed without any ladder programming being required in the Rockwell Automation hardware.

The following table provides Ethernet/IP Client specifications:

EtherNet/IP Client Specifications

General

One client

Command List

Support for 100 commands, each configurable for command, IP address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count

Polling of command list

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

PCCC on CIP

Commands Supported

(DF1 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

Status Data

Error codes available on an individual command basis.

EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) Compatible Devices

List of Rockwell Automation material that support EPIC:

  • PLC5/E rev C/N, D/E, E/D
  • SLC5/05 series A, OS503 frn4
  • 1785-ENET Series A, rev D
  • Interchange V6.2
  • MicroLogix 1100/1400/ANY via 1761-NET-ENI
  • CompactLogix 1768-L43/L45 via 1768-ENBT
  • CompactLogix 1769-L32E/L35E/ANY via 1761-NET-ENI
  • RSLinx Gateway V1.7+
  • ControlLogix 1756-ENET/ENBT/EN2T

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
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)
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Certifications

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


Ordering Information

5201-DFNT-DH485

DH-485 to EtherNet/IP

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