5201-DFNT-BACNET
May 18, 2026

5201-DFNT-BACNET

Part Number: 5201-DFNT-BACNET Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Protocol Gateway Function: This gateway realizes two-way data communication conversion between EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet network and BACnet/IP building automation network. It acts as EtherNet/IP adapter and BACnet/IP client/server, enabling seamless data interconnection between Allen-Bradley PLC control system and BACnet standard intelligent building equipment.

Description

1. Product Overview

Part Number: 5201-DFNT-BACNET
Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology
Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Protocol Gateway
Function: This gateway realizes two-way data communication conversion between EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet network and BACnet/IP building automation network. It acts as EtherNet/IP adapter and BACnet/IP client/server, enabling seamless data interconnection between Allen-Bradley PLC control system and BACnet standard intelligent building equipment.

2. Main Features

  1. Support standard EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet communication protocol

  2. Fully compliant with BACnet/IP international building automation communication standard

  3. Simultaneously support BACnet client and server dual working modes

  4. Rich BACnet object types access, including AI, AO, BI, BO, AV, BV etc.

  5. Realize data interconnection between PLC and air conditioner, fresh air unit, lighting and HVAC equipment

  6. Support BACnet alarm notification, trend record and time synchronization function

  7. Flexible data point mapping, freely configure read and write data rules

  8. Dual Ethernet port design, convenient network isolation and layout

  9. Industrial grade anti-interference design, stable operation in complex environment

  10. Simple configuration software, easy parameter setting and online debugging

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Power Supply

Rated Operating Voltage: 24 VDC
Working Voltage Range: 18 VDC ~ 32 VDC
Maximum Power Consumption: ≤15 W

3.2 EtherNet/IP Interface

Communication Rate: 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive
Communication Mode: Periodic data exchange and explicit message access
Support Functions: Real-time data reading and writing, equipment status monitoring
Compatible Devices: All mainstream EtherNet/IP protocol PLC and controllers

3.3 BACnet/IP Interface

Network Protocol: BACnet/IP (UDP/IP)
Support Standard: ANSI/ASHRAE 135
Supported Objects: Analog input, analog output, binary input, binary output, value object etc.
Service Functions: Read property, write property, device discovery, alarm report, schedule control
Maximum Access Nodes: Support multiple BACnet field devices access
Communication Port: Standard Ethernet RJ45 interface

3.4 Environmental Parameters

Operating Temperature: -20℃ ~ +60℃
Storage Temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃
Relative Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing
Vibration Resistance: Meet industrial automation vibration test standards

3.5 Physical Parameters

Installation Method: Standard 35mm DIN rail installation
Protection Class: IP30
Certifications: CE, UL and related industrial control safety certifications

4. LED Status Indication

PWR: Power indicator, steady on means normal power supply
RUN: Operation indicator, regular flashing means system running stably
ENET: EtherNet/IP network light, flashing indicates normal data transmission
BAC: BACnet communication indicator, flashing means network communication normally
ERR: Fault indicator, light on means communication failure or configuration error

5. Installation and Wiring

  1. Fix the gateway steadily on the internal DIN rail of control cabinet

  2. Connect 24 VDC DC power supply correctly according to wiring specification

  3. Connect EtherNet/IP network cable to corresponding Ethernet port for PLC system connection

  4. Connect BACnet/IP network cable to another Ethernet port to access building automation equipment network

  5. Use dedicated configuration software to set device IP address, communication parameters and data mapping relation

  6. Complete BACnet device address and object attribute configuration

  7. Download configuration program and restart device to finish network debugging

6. Communication Function

  1. Collect operating data of BACnet air conditioning, fan, water pump and other building equipment

  2. Transmit building automation data to EtherNet/IP PLC control system

  3. Receive control commands from PLC and issue to BACnet field equipment

  4. Support remote parameter setting and group control of HVAC system

  5. Realize unified monitoring and centralized management of intelligent building electromechanical equipment

  6. Automatically record equipment operation data and abnormal alarm information

7. Application Scope

  1. Intelligent building HVAC central control system integration

  2. Industrial factory air conditioning and environmental control system networking

  3. Commercial building intelligent electromechanical equipment unified monitoring platform

  4. Old building automation system renovation and protocol conversion upgrading

  5. Workshop constant temperature and humidity equipment and PLC system docking

  6. Large shopping mall, hospital, office building multi-system data interconnection

8. Safety Precautions

  1. All wiring construction must be operated under power-off state

  2. Use standard industrial shielded network cable to ensure communication stability

  3. It is forbidden to use the device beyond specified voltage and temperature range

  4. Reasonably plan network IP segment to avoid IP address conflict

  5. Regularly check equipment heat dissipation condition and line connection tightness

  6. Protocol configuration and network debugging shall be completed by professional technicians


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