DF1 Master/Slave to ASCII Generic Serial Communication Module
5102-DFCM-ASCII3
Product Description
The ProLinx family DF1 to ASCII communications module (5102-DFCM-ASCII3) creates a powerful connection between devices on a DF1 network and ASCII devices. The module is a stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateway that provides one DF1 configurable serial port and three ASCII configurable serial ports.
The DF1 (DFCM) protocol driver supports Master or Slave implementations of the protocol on each DF1 port. All DF1 ports are individually configurable, providing a great deal of flexibility.
The ASCII protocol driver permits the module to interface to many ASCII devices. Each ASCII port on the module is configurable to send and/or receive ASCII strings, each supporting its own individual serial network.
Product Applications
The DFCM-ASCII modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where DF1 connectivity can be used to integrate ASCII serial input devices into a system.
The DF1 gateway is a powerful module designed with both Master and Slave support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the ASCII device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many ASCII 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.
Functional Specifications
Internal Database
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.
Application Data Area
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.
Status Data Area
This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.
Configuration Data Area
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.
DF1 Master/Slave Protocol Specifications
The DF1 Master/Slave Protocol driver provides extensive support for both Master and Slave implementations of the protocol. The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support the DF1 protocol (Master or Slave, Error Checking, Baud rate, etc).
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General Parameters (Software Configurable)
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Type
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Specifications
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Communication parameters
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Local Station ID: 0 to 254
Baud Rate:110 to 115K baud
Stop Bits: 1
Data Size: 8 bits
Parity:None, Even, Odd
RTS Timing delays:0 to 65535 ms
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Error Checking
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BCC and CRC
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Miscellaneous
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- Full hardware handshaking control, providing radio, smart modem and multi-drop support
- Floating point data supported
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DF1 Master Protocol Specifications
The ports on the module can be individually configured as Master ports. When configured in master mode, the DFCM module is capable of reading and writing data to remote DF1 devices.
The DF1 Master functionality supported by the module includes:
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DF1 Master Driver
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Type
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Specifications
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DF1 Modes
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Full-Duplex - Master (Module generates commands)
Half-Duplex - Polling
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DF1 Supported Commands
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Basic Command Set
0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write
PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)
0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (ASCII Address)
SLC Command Set (0x0F)
0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/3 addr fields
0xAB Prot Typed Write w/Mask 3 addr fields
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Command List
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Up to 100 commands per Master port, each fully-configurable for function, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count
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Status Data
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Error codes available on an individual command basis. In addition, a slave status list is maintained per active master port.
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Polling of Command List
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User-configurable polling of commands, including disabled, continuous, and on change of data (write only)
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DF1 Slave Protocol Specifications
The ports on the module can be individually configured to support the slave mode of the DF1 protocol. When in slave mode, the module can accept DF1 commands from a master to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.
The DF1 Slave functionality supported by the module includes:
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DF1 Slave Driver
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Type
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Specifications
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DF1 Modes
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Full Duplex - Slave (not peer mode)
Half Duplex - Polled
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Configurable parameters per slave port
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Data Table File Start (File N[x] 0 to 999)
Data Table File Size (1 - 1000 words)
Data Table location in database (0 to 3999)
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DF1 Supported Commands
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Basic Command Set
0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write
PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)
0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)
SLC Command Set (0x0F)
0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/3 addr fields
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ASCII Serial Specifications
The ASCII driver provides a powerful connection between the internal application database in the ProLinx unit and devices supporting serial ASCII communications (bar code scanners, line printers, legacy terminal based computer systems, etc).
The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support ASCII communications (Baud rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, etc). The ASCII port can act as a Master (Send ASCII strings) or as a Slave(Receive ASCII strings), or both.
When configured to send data strings, the transmission of characters strings is easily accomplished by the placement of string data in the module's application database, followed by toggling of a transmit control word. When the ASCII Serial driver detects a change in the transmit control word, the string is sent out the port.
When configured to receive data strings, the module buffers the data until the termination condition is satisfied (as configured by the user) and the receive string is then copied into the module's application data space, with the actual character count value leading the ASCII string data.
The following table provides specifications for the configuration and functionality available on the ASCII serial ports:
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ASCII Specifications
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Ports
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Available in up to four port configurations to receive and/or transmit data.
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Receive buffer size
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255 bytes
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Receive termination
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Stream mode, termination characters, message timeout, inter-character delay, or packet size length.
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Receive database location
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-1 = disable receiver, 0 to 3896
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Transmit buffer size
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255 bytes
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Transmit character with pacing
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0 to 65535 millisecond delay between each transmitted character.
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Transmit database location
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-1 = disable transmitter, 0 to 3896
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Communication Configuration
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Baud rate
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110 to 115,200
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Parity
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None, Odd, Even
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Data bits
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7 to 8
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Stop bits
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1 or 2
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RTS On and Off Timing
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Minimum Response Delay
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0 to 65535 milliseconds
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Hardware or software handshaking
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None, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, or XON/XOFF
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Hardware Specifications
| Power Supply |
24 VDC nominal |
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18-32 VDC allowed |
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Positive, Negative, GND Terminals |
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2.5 mm screwdriver blade |
Current Load
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500 mA max@ 32 VDC max |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 to 50°C |
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-4 to 122°F |
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Storage Temperature |
-40 to 85°C |
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-40 to 185°F |
| Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions |
Standard
5.20H x 2.07W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 5.25cmW x 11.48cmD
Extended
5.20H x 2.73W x 4.52D inches
13.2cmH x 6.934cmW x 11.48cmD |
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LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status |
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Application Status |
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Serial Port Activity LED |
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Serial Activity and Error LED Status |
| Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
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No hardware handshaking |
Ethernet Port
(Ethernet protocol gateways only) |
10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector |
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Link and Activity LED indicators |
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Electrical Isolation 1500 V rms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC 60950: 1991 |
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Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration |
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Application Serial Ports (Serial protocol gateways only) |
RS-232/422/485 |
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RS232 handshaking configurable |
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RS-422/485 DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adaptor |
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Note: The number of serial application ports depends on the module type, and the combination of protocols. |
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Serial Port Isolation |
2500V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577 |
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3000V DC min. isolation port to ground and port to logic |
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Shipped with each unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
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4 ft RS-232 configuration cable |
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2.5mm screwdriver |
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CD (docs and Configuration utility) |
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RS-422/485 DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adaptor for each serial application port (serial protocols only) |
Click here for dimensions diagram Certifications
The ProLinx gateway module has the following certifications:
CE
ATEX Cat 3 Zone 2
cULus Haz Loc Class I, Div 2
Ordering Information
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5102-DFCM-ASCII3
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DF1 Master/Slave to ASCII 3 port
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To place an order, please contact your local ProSoft Technology, Inc. distributor. For a list of ProSoft distributors near you, click here.
Distributors:
Place your order by email to orders@prosoft-technology.com:, fax to +1 661-716-5101.
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