PLX51-DNPM

Distributed Network Protocol (DNP3) Master Gateway

PLX51-DNPM

The PLX51-DNPM gateway provides intelligent routing between DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol) and either EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus® protocols. The gateway supports Ethernet and Serial communications.

The PLX51-DNPM gateway is a DNP3 Master.

The gateway allows the user to integrate DNP3 devices over a secure link into a Rockwell Automation® Logix system with minimal effort. No copying or mapping of data in the Logix controller is required, as the PLX51-DNPM writes directly into Logix tags.

The PLX51-DNPM allows users to integrate the gateway into a Modbus TCP/IP or serial network. The gateway supports Modbus TCP/IP Client and Server and Modbus RTU protocols.

The module provides DNP3 Secure Authentication v5, which enables the user to connect DNP3 devices to a Logix platform securely. The module also provides a range of diagnostics and statistics, as well as a DNP3 traffic analyzer to assist with fault-finding.

The PLX51-DNPM can be configured to operate in these modes:

  • Master – The PLX51-DNPM communicates to DNP3 slave devices and transfers the data to an EtherNet/IP- or Modbus-based PLC.
  • Data Concentrator – The PLX51-DNPM will act as a master and outstation. The module will be a master to other DNP3 slave devices and then an outstation to the DNP3 SCADA Master.

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Features and Benefits

  • Peer-to-peer communications
  • Supports DNP3 Secure Authentication v5
  • Supports EtherNet/IP, and Modbus Master and Slave protocols (TCP/IP and RTU)
  • Supports DLR (Device Level Ring) for EtherNet/IP Networks – enables ring topology with provides network resiliency
  • Onboard storage for > 1.3M DNP3 Events
  • Support for unsolicited reporting
  • Disaster recovery via the microSD Card
  • DNP3 Level 3 compliant
  • The PLX50 Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and troubleshooting of the module. The stand-alone configuration utility allows users to define the setup and configuration of the PLX51-DNPM gateway, and connections with controllers and devices.
  • The configuration utility can be downloaded from www.prosoft-technology.com

Specifications

DNP3 Specifications

Specification

Description

Mode Supported

Master, Data Concentrator, Unscheduled

Application Functions Supported*

  • Read
  • Write
  • Select Before Operate
  • Direct-Operate
  • Direct-Operate-No-Response
  • Authentication Request and Response
  • Freeze, Freeze-No-Response, Freeze and Clear
  • Unsolicited Response

DNP3 Secure Authentication

Yes (v5)

DNP3 Events Supported

Yes

DNP3 Class Supported

0, 1, 2, 3

DNP3 Groups and Variations

Yes (see manual and device profile document)

DNP3 Unsolicited Responses

Yes

DNP3 Time Sync

Yes

DNP3 Objects*

Binary, 16-bit Analog, 32-bit Analog, Counters, Octet Strings, Unsigned Integers

Event Buffer

>1.3 million events (50K per DNP3 Group per DNP3 Event Class)

DNP3 Secure Authentication**

  • Pre-shared key change method supported
  • AES-128 and AES-256 Key Wrap Algorithms supported
  • HMAC-SHA-1, HMAC-SHA-256, AES-GMAC MAC Algorithms supported
  • Aggressive Mode supported

*Please refer to the DNP Master Device Profile document and product manual for a full list of all supported functions.
**Please refer to the product manual for a detailed description on DNP3 Secure Authentication v5.

EtherNet/IP Specifications

Specification

Description

Connector

RJ45

Conductors

CAT5 STP/UTP

ARP Connections

Max 250

TCP Connections

Max 250

CIP Connections

Max 10

Communications Rate

10/100 Mbps

Duplex Mode

Full / Half / Auto Negotiate

Auto MDIX

Yes

Embedded Switch

Yes, 2 x Ethernet ports

Modbus TCP/IP Specifications

Specification

Description

Mode

Client or Server

Connector

RJ45

Conductors

CAT5 STP/UTP

ARP Connections

Max 40

TCP Connections

Max 40

Communications Rate

10/100 Mbps

Duplex Mode

Full / Half / Auto Negotiate

Auto MDIX

Yes

Modbus RTU Specifications

Specification

Description

Mode

Master or Slave

Connector

9-pin (RS232/485)

Communications Rate

115,200 bps (maximum)

Hardware

Physical Specifications

Specification

Description

Enclosure Rating

IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type, DIN Rail
Indoor-Use Only

Dimensions (H x W x D)

5.86 x 1.33 x 4.56 in
149 x 34 x 116 mm

Ethernet Port

(2) 10/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector

Serial Port

(2) RS232, RS485 (1 x 9-way terminal)

USB

(1) USB2.0, Type A
Recommended USB Cable: Type-A (male) to Type-B (male)

microSD Card

Yes

Electrical Specifications

Specification

Description

Power

Input: 10 to 32V DC, (121 mA @ 24 VDC)

Power Consumption

3.1 W (Including full load on USB of 200mA)
300 mA maximum

USB Power

5V, maximum load of 200 mA (1W)

Connector

3-way terminal

Earth connection

Yes, terminal based

Environmental Specifications

Specification

Description

Operating Temperature

IEC 60068 -4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C)

Relative Humidity

IEC 60068-30 5% to 95%, with no condensation

Altitude

<2000 m

Hardware Specifications

Specification

Description

Earth Connection

Yes, terminal based

Emissions

IEC 61000-6-4

ESD Immunity

EN 61000-4-2

Radiated Immunity

IEC 61000-4-3

EFT/B Immunity

IEC 61000-4-4

Surge Immunity

IEC 61000-4-5

Conducted RF Immunity

IEC 61000-4-6

Certifications

Declaration of Conformity (RoHS/CE) 139.57 kB Last Modified 11/16/2022
UL/cUL; Class 1, Div2 407.26 kB Last Modified 10/15/2020
ODVA EtherNet/IP Declaration of Conformity 135.16 kB Last Modified 10/15/2020
CB Safety 346.21 kB Last Modified 04/27/2022
Declaration of REACH Compliance 128.14 kB Last Modified 11/16/2022
ATEX Letter of Conformity 48.38 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
Country Approval - Aus/NZ - ACMA Declaration 133.59 kB Last Modified 10/15/2020
Country Approval - Eurasian Customs Union Conformity (EAC) (Wired) 1.92 MB Last Modified 07/10/2020
Korean KC Registration 281.71 kB Last Modified 04/28/2022