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Connect DF1 Devices to a Modbus TCP/IP Client
Easily make your legacy Allen-Bradley PLC act like a Modbus TCP device
Product Description
Make Your Serial PLC5, SLC or MicroLogix PLC Act Like a Modbus TCP Device
Your legacy Allen-Bradley serial PLC can now be a connected to a Modbus TCP Client Device.
It’s the perfect tool to keep those old legacy PLCs from the scrap pile and extend their useful.
How Do I Use the 460MSDFM in My Application?
For most applications the mapping is very straight forward. Modbus register and coil data is mapped to files in the PLC’s data tables. For example, you can map N7:200 to Modbus Register 40200 in Modbus Server 10.
It really is that simple.
Why Use Real Time Automation as a Gateway Supplier?
While there are certainly a number of other companies offering gateways, there is no one who provides the level of support and service that you receive from RTA.
When you call, a live person answers the phone. When you talk with sales, you will get honest answers and recommendations. When you get support, it is from an engineer who had a hand in the product’s development, and support doesn’t require a ticket or 24 hour wait.
Try the RTA difference today.
- Manual
- 3’ power cable with Flying leads
- 5 Year Hardware Warranty
- IPSetup software — Automatically locates RTA Gateway on the network
- Unlimited Firmware Feature Upgrades for Life
- CAT5 Cross over cable for direct connection to PC during programming
- Complete, Unlimited Access to our Industry Leading Support Staff
Modbus TCP/IP Server Features
Modbus Operation ModesModbus TCP/IP Server
Function Codes Supported
1,2,3,4,5,6, 7,15 & 16
Swapping
Byte and Word Swapping
Maximum Modbus TCP/IP Client Connections
10
Contiguous Data Areas
200 Total - 100 reads & 100 writes
Data Area Limits
500 Contiguous Coils or 500 Contiguous Registers
DF1 Master Features
Operation Modes
DFM Full Duplex and DFM Half Duplex
PLCs Supported
MicroLogix 1000, SLC 5/03 5/04 5/05, most PLC5s
Maximum number of Devices supported
1 in Full Duplex Mode, 32 in Half Duplex
Data Type Supported
100 Integers or 100 Binaries, or 50 floats, 82 character string per scan line.
Scan lines
100 input, 100 output
Physical Connections
RS485 and RS232
Gateway Security
You can configure up to 9 different users access to diagnostic and configuration screens.
Alarming
Set <, <=, >=, >, ==, !=, and Change-of-State rules on any data moving through the gateway. If alarm rule is triggered an email notification can be sent.
Translation Table
Allows for data manipulation during protocol translation. Scaling and other data format changes can occur in the gateway.
Status and Counters
Protocol specific status, counters and error messages are accessible within the gateways diagnostics page. They can also be delivered to a connected device.
Diagnostic Logging Page
Allows users to see and log start up sequences, protocol specific messages & error messages.
Generic MicroLogix Programming Cable, a replacement for Allen-Bradley 1761-CBL-PM02:
- Programming Connector Type: Round 8 Pin and Right Angle (90 Degree) Connector
- DB9P RS232 Connector Type: Female
- Cable Length: 3m / 9.8ft
- Note: Replace 1761-CBL-PM02 Allen Bradley Micrologix Series. Not Made by Allen-Bradley.
Null Modem Cable:
- 6-foot cable
460MSDFM-N2EW DATASHEET USERGUIDE460MSDFM-N2E DATASHEET USERGUIDE460MSDFM-N34 DATASHEET USERGUIDE460MSDFM-N700 DATASHEET USERGUIDE460MSDFM-NNA1 DATASHEET USERGUIDE
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RTA’S COMPLETE SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Every RTA gateway comes with a 30 DAY 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. If an application falls through, you find an alternative, or if you just wanted to try out a gateway -if for any reason you are not 100% satisfied, you can return the unit for a refund of the purchase price.
In addition, every RTA gateway comes with a 5 YEAR BETTER THAN INSURANCE WARRANTY.You will never have to blame the dog for eating your gateway. We don’t care if you let out the magic black smoke confusing AC with DC power or if you run the unit over with a forklift. Even if you break it, we will fix it or replace it at no cost for 5 years after purchase. That’s the RTA way.