product description:
PROSOFT PLX31-EIP-MBTCP main module is a high-performance communication interface module of Schneider Electric’s Quantum processor platform. It is specially designed for industrial automation networks. Here is its detailed introduction:
Core Function
PROFIBUS DP Master Interface
Supports complete PLX31-EIP-MBTCP master functions, in accordance with IEC 61158 standards, and can communicate seamlessly with slave devices that support PROFIBUS DPV0/V1 protocols.
Transmits non-cyclic parameter data through 1-class or 2-class DPV1 services to achieve efficient data exchange between the processor and the slave devices.
Protocol Conversion and Data Transmission
As an input/output module between the PROFIBUS network and the Quantum processor, it completes protocol conversion and data transmission.
Supports asynchronous data transmission to ensure independent updates of I/O data between the processor and the PROFIBUS network, avoiding communication delays.
Extended Diagnostics and Advanced Functions
Supports extended diagnostic data (DPV1), providing detailed status information of the slave devices.
Supports alarm indication and confirmation processing, multicast and broadcast messages (DPV1), meeting complex control requirements.
Compatible with PROFIdrive 3.1 standard, supports parameter read/write operations, suitable for motion control scenarios.

General Specifications
• Single Slot – Quantum backplane compatible
• The module is recognized as an Options module and has access to PLC memory for data transfer
• Configuration data is stored in non-volatile memory in the ProTalk® module
• Configuration software for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and NT is included with the module
• Up to six modules can be placed in a rack
• Local rack – The module must be placed in the same rack as processor
• Compatible with all common Quantum programming packages, including Concept (version 2.6 or higher), Unity Pro (version 2.2 or higher), ProWORX (version 2.20 or later)
• Quantum data types supported: 3x, 4x
• High speed data transfer across backplane provides quick data update times
• Sample ladder file available
Functional Specifications
• Easy-to-use drag and drop Busview configuration interface via ProSoft Configuration Builder software (see PSW-PCB Datasheet)
• Monitor/Modify of process data and DPV1 acyclic data with online slave diagnostics
• Supports PROFIBUS PA slaves on the network through DP/PA coupler or link
• Supports up to 125 slave devices with repeaters
• Supports extended diagnostic data (DPV1)
• Supports all standardized baud rates, up to 12 Mbits/s
• Auto baud detection at all valid PROFIBUS DPV1 rates
• Supports PROFIdrive 3.1 compliant parameter read and write operations
• Supports Sync and Freeze commands
• Alarm indications and confirmations handling (DPV1)
• Supports Multicast and Broadcast telegrams (DPV1)
• CRC checksum determination of slave configuration consistency to processor
• FDT/DTM PROFIBUS master transport communication DTM software included (see PSW-CDTM-PDPM) Hot Standby
• Hot Standby features supporting the SE 140 671 CPU
• Supports up to six PTQ-PDPMV1 Hot Standby modules per rack
• Diagnostic and status words are provided for Active Primary and Passive Secondary master health status
• PROFIBUS switchover time will be nominal 100 ms not to exceed 300 milliseconds
• Cable break detection with segmented network slave quantity information
• PROFIBUS health messages are generated from secondary master via FDL ping services
• No setup parameters required. Module automatically detects Hot Standby system Physical
• PROFIBUS DPV1 RS-485 interface with a 9-pin D shell female connector and isolated Opto-Couplers
• Master Status LED Indicators for Operations, Network Drop Communication, Master Token-Hold








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