The Modbus® Router/B provides intelligent data routing between Logix controllers/PLCs and Modbus devices via Modbus RTU (RS232 / RS485) or Modbus TCP. The Router can operate as either a Modbus Client (Scheduled Mode) or Modbus Server (Reactive Mode).
Communications with a Logix controller (e.g., ControlLogix® or CompactLogix™) can be achieved via EtherNet/IP™ or USB. Direct-to-Tag technology enables the router to exchange data directly with Logix Tags, thus requiring no Logix programming.
When using USB, a redundant system can be configured using one Router for each Logix controller. Only the Router connected to the Primary Logix controller will respond to the Modbus TCP requests.
The Router also supports the MicroLogix™ and SLC™500 platforms.
The Router hosts two Ethernet ports which can be configured in a Device Level Ring or Linear topology.
Specification |
Description |
Connector |
RJ45 |
Conductors |
CAT5 STP/UTP |
ARP Connections |
200 max. |
TCP Connections |
200 max. |
CIP Connections |
20 max. |
Communication Rate |
10/100 Mbps |
Duplex Mode |
Full / Half |
Auto-MDIX |
Supported |
Controller Support |
ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, SLC |
Embedded Switch |
Yes, 2 x Ethernet ports |
Device Level Ring (DLR) |
Supported |
Network Time Protocol (NTP) |
Supported |
Specification |
Rating |
Connector |
9-way terminal (shared) |
Conductor |
24 to 18 AWG |
Electrical Isolation (RS232) |
1000 VDC |
Electrical Isolation (RS485) |
1500 Vrms (1 minute) |
Baud Rate (bps) |
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
Parity |
None, Even, Odd |
Data, Stop Bits |
8, 1 |
Specification |
Description |
USB Supported |
USB2.0 |
Module USB Connector |
Type-A |
Recommended USB Cable |
Type-A (male) to Type-B (male) |
Specification |
Rating |
Reactive Tag mode |
Max 100 mapping items |
Scheduled Tag mode |
Max 100 mapping items |
Application Functions |
Read Coil, Read Discrete Input, Read Holding Register, Read Input Register, |
Maximum Logix Controller |
3 (when using Ethernet) 1 (when using USB) |
Protocols |
Modbus RTU (RS232 or RS485), Modbus TCP |
Specification |
Description |
Modes Supported |
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU232, Modbus RTU485 |
Modbus RTU485 Termination |
125 Ω - Software Enabled |
Modbus Server Devices |
100 max. |
Modbus Mappings |
100 max. |
Mapping Ranges |
Holding Register: 0 to 65535 |
Base Offset |
Modbus (base 0), PLC (base 1) |
Configurable Modbus TCP Port |
Yes |
Data Re-formatting Supported |
BB AA |
Specification |
Description |
Modes Supported |
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU232, Modbus RTU485 (simultaneous) |
Modbus RTU485 Termination |
Software set |
Mapping Ranges |
Holding Register: 0 to 65535 |
Base Offset |
Modbus (base 0), PLC (base 1) |
Configurable Modbus TCP Port |
Yes |
Specification |
Description |
Class 1 Cyclic connection count |
5 |
Logix Direct-to-Tag Supported |
Yes |
Specification |
Description |
Class 1 Cyclic Connections Supported |
Yes |
Class 3 / UCMM Connections Supported |
Yes |
Class 1 Connection Count |
10 |
Class 3 / UCMM Target Device Count |
10 |
Class 3 / UCMM Mapping Count |
50 |
Specification |
Description |
Power Supply |
Input: 10 to 32 VDC, (121 mA @ 24 VDC) |
Voltage Fluctuations |
Voltage fluctuations < ±10% |
Power Consumption |
3.1 W (Including full load on USB of 200mA), 300 mA maximum |
USB Power |
5V, maximum load of 200 mA (1W) |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
149.0 x 34.0 x 116.0 mm |
Connector |
3-way terminal |
Conductors |
24 to 18 AWG |
Enclosure Rating |
IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type |
Temperature |
-20 to 70 °C |
Relative Humidity |
5% to 90% - No condensation |
Pollution Degree |
2 |
Altitude |
< 2000 m |
Earth Connection |
Yes, terminal based |
Emissions |
IEC 61000-6-4 |
ESD Immunity |
EN 61000-4-2 |
Radiated RF Immunity |
IEC 61000-4-3 |
EFT/B Immunity |
EFT: IEC 61000-4-4 |
Surge Immunity |
Surge: IEC 61000-4-5 |
Conducted RF Immunity |
IEC 61000-4-6 |
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