ProSoft 4301-MBP-DFCM

Description

• Manufacturer:​ ProSoft Technology
• Product Category:​ Industrial Communication Gateway (Protocol Conversion)
• Processors:​ Redundant PowerPC architecture
• Memory:​ 256 MB SDRAM
• Storage:​ 8 MB Flash (firmware + configuration)
• Power Supply:​ 10–30 VDC (typical 24 V), reverse polarity protected
• Power Consumption:​ <5 W maximum
• Communication Protocols:​ Modbus Plus, DF1, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet RT/IRT
• Modbus Plus Rate:​ 1.5 Mbps
• Data Mapping Cycle:​ 1 ms
• Network Interfaces:
  • Modbus: RS-485/422 port, 2 × Ethernet ports (Modbus TCP)
  • Profinet: 2 × Ethernet ports (dual-port RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps) with MRP redundancy
• Modbus Registers:​ 16,384 input + 16,384 output
• Profinet Data Size:​ Up to 1440 bytes input + 1440 bytes output
• Operating Temperature:​ -40 °C to +75 °C (wide temperature range)
• Storage Temperature:​ -40 °C to +85 °C
• Relative Humidity:​ 5%–95% non-condensing
• Vibration:​ 5 g (10 Hz–500 Hz, IEC 60068-2-6)
• Shock:​ 30 g (11 ms half-sine, IEC 60068-2-27)
• Physical:​ DIN rail mountable (TS 35/7.5); 35 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 120 mm (D); weight ~350 g
• Enclosure:​ Flame-retardant ABS (UL 94 V-0), IP20 rating
• Safety & Compliance:​ CE, UL 61010-1, IEC 61010-1, RoHS 2, EMC (EN 61000-6-2/6-3)
• Configuration:​ ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software, drag-and-drop data mapping
• Availability:​ 99.99% with redundant PowerPC design, meeting SIL 2 safety requirements

• Multi-protocol support: Modbus Plus, DF1, Modbus TCP/IP, and Profinet RT/IRT in a single device
• Dual-Port Profinet Redundancy (MRP) ensures communication continuity if one link fails
• Profinet IRT cycle times down to 1 ms for time-critical applications
• Redundant PowerPC hot-standby architecture achieves 99.99% availability
• Wide temperature range (-40 °C to +75 °C) for extreme environments — desert wind turbines, offshore platforms, polar LNG facilities
• Drag-and-drop configuration via ProSoft Configuration Builder reduces setup time by up to 70%
• Web-based monitoring enables remote diagnostics and reduces on-site visits by 40%
• Diagnostic LEDs for power, Modbus/Profinet link, and data transfer status
• Pre-configured default address 1 for fast deployment

• Automotive assembly lines connecting Modbus RTU sensors to Siemens S7-1500 Profinet controllers
• Semiconductor factories linking Modbus TCP wafer position sensors with ±0.1 mm alignment precision
• Water treatment plants requiring SIL 2 compliant redundant communication
• Mining operations bridging underground Modbus RTU and surface Modbus TCP devices
• Oil & gas platforms and offshore installations in extreme temperatures
• Modernization of legacy PLC-5/SLC 500 systems to ControlLogix with Profinet
• Food processing, energy plants, and any environment requiring protocol conversion with high availability

• DIN rail mount (TS 35/7.5 standard) in a control panel
• Provide 24 VDC power (10–30 VDC range) with reverse polarity protection
• For Profinet MRP, connect both Ethernet ports to the redundant network ring
• Ensure panel environment stays within -40 °C to +75 °C
• Use ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) v5.0+ for configuration
• Shield and properly ground all communication cables

• The redundant PowerPC design automatically fails over to maintain 99.99% availability
• Modbus Plus network requires proper termination and daisy-chain topology
• 1 ms data mapping cycle is ideal for high-speed interlocking and batch control
• Firmware updates can be performed via Ethernet
• Avoid condensation and ensure IP20 protection by installing inside a proper enclosure