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134 Publication LOGIX-AP010B-EN-P - May 2010
Appendix A Other Communication Modules
ProSoft
ProSoft provides several linking devices to exchange data from one network to
another. The device below can be used to pass data between the Ethernet/ IP
and profibus DP network.
EtherNet/IP to Profibus DP Master 5204-DFNT-PDPM
The DFNT-PDPM modules are ideal for
applications where EtherNet/IP connectivity can
be used to integrate a Profibus DP slave device
into a system. The module is a stand-alone DIN
rail-mounted protocol gateway that provides one
Ethernet port and one Profibus DP Slave
configurable DB9F port. The Ethernet/IP
(DFNT) protocol driver supports the Explicit
Messaging implementation of the protocol. User-
configurable as a Client and a Server, the
EtherNet/IP port is a very powerful data-transfer
tool. The Profibus DP Master protocol driver
supports Master implementations of the protocol
on a Mono-Master or Multi-Master network.
The Ethernet communication port provides a
high-speed client and server connection. Data is
exchanged between the protocol drivers via an internal data file. The 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.All functions of a
Profibus Class 1 Master are supported, that is, the module acts as a central
controller that cyclically exchanges information with the slaves in a defined
message cycle.
The Profibus Master protocol driver exists as a single-port implementation.
The driver can be configured as a Class 1 Profibus Master to interface with
other Profibus slave devices.