The ProLinx Rockwell Automation Remote I/O Adapter to Modbus Master/Slave Gateway creates a powerful connection between devices on a Remote I/O network and Modbus devices. This standalone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway provides one Remote I/O port and up to four serial ports.
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
The Modbus protocol driver supports Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. All Modbus serial ports are individually configurable, providing a very powerful and flexible host or device interface solution.
The RIO-MCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where Remote I/O connectivity can be used to integrate Modbus devices into a system. The Remote I/O 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 Modbus device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many Modbus 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.
The RIO-MCM modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where Remote I/O connectivity can be used to integrate Modbus devices into a system. The Remote I/O 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 Modbus device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many Modbus 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% (with no condensation ) |
Dimensions |
Standard: |
LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status |
Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
Ethernet Port (Ethernet modules only) |
10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector |
Application Ports |
Modbus Plus Connector |
Serial Port Isolation |
2500 V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577 |
Shipped with Each Unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) | ||
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The Modbus protocol driver supports Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. All Modbus serial ports are individually configurable, providing a very powerful and flexible host or device interface solution.
The Modbus driver provides extensive support for both the Master and the Slave implementations of the protocol. The serial port(s) on the gateway can be individually configured to support the Modbus protocol (Master or Slave, RTU or ASCII, Baud rate, etc.).
General Parameters - Modbus Protocol |
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Communication parameters |
Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud |
Error Checking |
RTU mode (binary) with CRC-16 |
Floating Point |
Floating point data movement supported, including configurable support for Enron implementation |
Function Codes |
1: Read Output Status |
Modbus Master |
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Command List |
Up to 100 command per master port, each fully configurable for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count. |
Polling of command list |
Configurable polling of command list, including continuous and on change of data, and dynamically user or automatic enabled. |
Modbus Slave |
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Node address |
1 to 247 (software selectable) |
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) and is connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. For example, the master/slave relationship can be accomplished using the RIO module (adapter/slave unit) with a Rockwell Automation PLC5 (scanner/master unit). Ladder logic must be programmed into a PLC to perform BTR/BTW commands to receive and transmit data between the module and the PLC. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the input and output images.
Software Configurable Parameters |
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Rack Number Addressing |
0 to 63 |
Rack Size |
¼-rack, ½-rack, ¾-rack and full rack |
Starting Group |
0,2,4,6 |
Last Rack |
Yes or No |
Baud Rate |
57.6K, 115K, 230K |
Functional Specifications |
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Supports block-transfers of data with scanner |
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Supports I/O data movement. Amount determined by rack size configuration |
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BTW Command - up to 64 words |
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BTR Command - up to 63 words |
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Physical Connection |
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Remote I/O connector |
Standard 3-screw termination connector |
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