The ProLinx EtherNet/IP to HART Multi-drop gateways create a powerful connection between devices on an EtherNet/IP network and HART Multi-drop devices. This stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides one Ethernet port and four HART Multidrop channels.
The EtherNet/IP 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.
The HART protocol driver works as a Master on four (HART) or eight channels (HART2 not available on certain configurations) per interface card, depending on implementation. Each channel is individually configurable.
Rockwell Automation equipment that supports EPIC:
The DFNT-HART modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate HART Multi-drop devices 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 HART Multi-drop device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the over two million HART devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.
The DFNT-HART modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can be used to integrate HART Multi-drop devices 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 HART Multi-drop device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the over two million HART devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.
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.
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.
This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.
This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.
Specification | Description |
Power Supply |
24 VDC nominal |
Current Load | 500 mA max @ 32 VDC max |
Operating Temperature | -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C) |
Storage Temperature | -40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C) |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (without condensation) |
Dimensions |
Standard:
Extended: |
LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status
(Ethernet-equiped Gateways Only) |
Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
Ethernet Port (Ethernet modules only) | RJ45 Connector 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 |
HART Interface | Four (4) HART Multi-drop channels Screw terminals for each channel |
24 VDC power supply | Must have sufficient current capacity to supply all loop-powered HART devices Screw terminals for 24 VDC available on HART connector, supplied with the gateway, for loop-powered configurations |
Shipped with Each Unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) | ||
DFNT HART Datasheet | 70.47 kB | Last Modified 04/26/2010 |
DFNT Protocol Manual | 2.03 MB | Last Modified 07/24/2013 |
HART Driver Manual | 922.47 kB | Last Modified 09/15/2017 |
PLX EDS File | 333.95 kB | Last Modified 05/10/2010 |
The EtherNet/IP 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.
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.
General Protocol Information |
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Messaging |
PCCC on CIP |
Miscellaneous |
125 word read and write data lengths |
EtherNet/IP Server Specifications
In Server mode, the module accepts commands from one or more clients to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.
EtherNet/IP Server Specifications |
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Connections | Five 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 |
CIP Services Supported |
0x4C - CIP Data Table Read |
EtherNet/IP Client Specifications
In Client mode, the module controls the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other EtherNet/IP devices. Data transfer can be initiated and executed without any ladder programming being required in the Rockwell Automation hardware.
EtherNet/IP Client Specifications |
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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). |
List of Rockwell Automation material that support EPIC:
The HART protocol driver works as a Master on four (HART) or eight channels (HART2 not available on certain configurations) per interface card, depending on implementation. Each channel is individually configurable.
The HART Master Protocol exists in 4 channel implementations with HART2 allowing 8 channels. This driver can be configured on an individual channel basis to operate as a HART Master Station and supports all the available HART commands including Universal, Common Practice and Device Specific Commands. Each HART channel is independently configured to interface with the internal database in the module.
The auto-poll mode allows the module to automatically collect data from each HART instrument on the channel and store the data in the module's database without the use of user commands. The module automatically generates HART commands 0, 3, 13, 14 and 15.
General Parameters |
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Communication parameters | Number of HART Preambles: 2 to 50 Enable Handheld: Y or N Primary Master: Y or N |
Configurable Parameters per Channel | Auto-Poll Enable, Short / Long Address Retries, Retries After Error Poll Time After Error, Number of Commands, Slave List Error Pointer |
HART Driver |
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Command List | Up to 100 fully configurable commands per channel |
Polling of command list | User configurable polling of commands, including disabled, continuous, on change of data (write only) and dynamically user or automatic enabled. |
HART® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation
CB Safety | 35.78 kB | Last Modified 08/27/2012 |
Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) | 301.03 kB | Last Modified 03/04/2018 |
Russian GOST-R | 7.07 MB | Last Modified 02/22/2013 |
GOST-R Declaration of Conformity | 6.68 MB | Last Modified 02/22/2013 |
UL/cUL; Class 1, Div 2 | 1.08 MB | Last Modified 07/02/2013 |
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