5201-DFNT-DNPS
May 18, 2026

5201-DFNT-DNPS

Part Number: 5201-DFNT-DNPS Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Protocol Gateway Function: This gateway establishes bidirectional data communication between EtherNet/IP network and DeviceNet network. It acts as EtherNet/IP adapter and DeviceNet slave station, enabling seamless data exchange between Rockwell EtherNet/IP control system and various DeviceNet field devices.

Description

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1. Product Overview

Part Number: 5201-DFNT-DNPS
Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology
Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Protocol Gateway
Function: This gateway establishes bidirectional data communication between EtherNet/IP network and DeviceNet network. It acts as EtherNet/IP adapter and DeviceNet slave station, enabling seamless data exchange between Rockwell EtherNet/IP control system and various DeviceNet field devices.

2. Main Features

  1. Fully compliant with standard EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet protocol

  2. Support standard DeviceNet slave station communication function

  3. Compatible with mainstream DeviceNet sensors, actuators, frequency converters and remote I/O modules

  4. Realize transparent transmission of digital signals and analog signals between two networks

  5. Flexible internal data mapping function, easy to configure input and output data area

  6. Built-in complete network diagnosis function, convenient for fault location and maintenance

  7. Industrial grade isolation circuit design, strong anti-electromagnetic interference ability

  8. Support DeviceNet group message and polling communication modes

  9. Simple configuration operation, support online parameter modification and program download

  10. Wide temperature design, suitable for various complex industrial production sites

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Power Supply

Rated Working Voltage: 24 VDC
Working Voltage Range: 18 VDC ~ 32 VDC
Maximum Power Consumption: ≤12 W

3.2 EtherNet/IP Interface

Transmission Speed: 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive
Communication Mode: Periodic I/O data exchange and explicit message access
Network Interface: Standard RJ45 Ethernet port
Support Functions: Real-time data reading, writing and remote parameter configuration

3.3 DeviceNet Slave Interface

Compliance Standard: Open DeviceNet Vendor Association standard protocol
Communication Baud Rate: 125Kbps, 250Kbps, 500Kbps optional
Station Address Range: 0 ~ 63 configurable
Data Transmission: Support polled I/O, bit-strobe, change-of-state transmission mode
Bus Structure: Standard DeviceNet two-wire bus wiring mode

3.4 Environmental Parameters

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

3.5 Physical Parameters

Installation Method: Standard 35mm DIN rail mounting
Protection Level: IP30
Certifications: CE, UL and industrial control safety certification

4. LED Status Indication

PWR: Power indicator, steady on means power supply is normal
RUN: System running indicator, regular flashing means normal operation
ENET: EtherNet/IP network indicator, flashing means data communication is normal
DNET: DeviceNet communication indicator, flashing means bus data interaction
ERR: Fault indicator, light on means network failure or configuration error

5. Installation and Wiring Steps

  1. Fix the gateway steadily on the DIN rail inside the control cabinet

  2. Connect 24 VDC power supply strictly according to wiring specification

  3. Connect EtherNet/IP network cable to Ethernet port to access upper PLC control system

  4. Lay standard DeviceNet bus cable and connect to DeviceNet communication port

  5. Set network IP address, DeviceNet station address and communication baud rate via configuration software

  6. Complete cross-network data point mapping configuration

  7. Download configuration file and restart the device to complete network debugging

6. Communication Function

  1. Collect all kinds of field data from DeviceNet slave devices

  2. Transmit field device data to EtherNet/IP main control system in real time

  3. Receive control instructions issued by EtherNet/IP host and distribute to DeviceNet terminal equipment

  4. Realize remote start-stop control and parameter adjustment of field actuators

  5. Upload device running status and fault alarm information to upper monitoring system

7. Application Scope

  1. Factory production line DeviceNet remote I/O networking integration

  2. Frequency converter, servo equipment EtherNet/IP system access transformation

  3. Automobile manufacturing workshop multi-bus system unified control

  4. Logistics packaging equipment old DeviceNet system upgrade

  5. Environmental protection, water treatment industry field bus data convergence

  6. Intelligent workshop heterogeneous network protocol interconnection solution

8. Safety Precautions

  1. All wiring and disassembly operations must be performed under power-off condition

  2. Use special DeviceNet shielded bus cable to ensure communication stability

  3. Set reasonable terminal resistance according to bus wiring length

  4. It is forbidden to operate the device beyond the rated voltage and temperature range

  5. Avoid placing the equipment in high dust, humid and corrosive gas environment

  6. Professional electricians and automation engineers shall complete configuration and debugging work


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