{"product_id":"prosoft-plx31-eip-mbs4-serial-four-port-communication-gateway","title":"PLX31-EIP-MBS4 | ProSoft | Passerelle de communication série à quatre ports","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBS4\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial-grade communication gateway designed to establish bi-directional data exchange between EtherNet\/IP networks and Modbus Serial protocols. By acting as a protocol converter, this module permits EtherNet\/IP-enabled controllers, such as Rockwell Automation Logix processors, to seamlessly read and write data to Modbus Serial devices. The gateway features four isolated serial ports, allowing independent configuration for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 electrical interfaces. This flexibility enables high-density integration of field instruments, power meters, drives, and flow controllers into modern control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for demanding industrial environments, this interface module supports both EtherNet\/IP Class 1 I\/O connections for real-time control and Class 3 messaging for diagnostic data transfer. The dynamic data mapping capabilities allow engineers to optimize throughput, ensuring minimal latency between networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour fully independent, isolated serial ports supporting RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports up to 5 EtherNet\/IP Class 3 server connections and 8 Class 1 I\/O connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBi-directional data mapping between EtherNet\/IP and Modbus Serial networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigurable serial parameters including baud rate, parity, stop bits, and handshaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiagnostics and monitoring available via web-based configuration tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide operating temperature range suited for unconditioned control cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSCADA and HMI integration with legacy Modbus field devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower distribution networks integrating Modbus RTU power meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOil and gas flow metering system communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater and wastewater remote telemetry integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial manufacturing assembly line automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProSoft Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePLX31-EIP-MBS4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    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