5202-DFNT-DFCM4
May 18, 2026

5202-DFNT-DFCM4

Part Number: 5202-DFNT-DFCM4 Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Multi-port Protocol Gateway Function: This gateway provides four independent DF1 serial communication ports, realizing bidirectional data transmission between EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet network and Allen-Bradley DF1 serial protocol devices. It connects multiple legacy DF1 serial controllers and field equipment to modern EtherNet/IP control system, achieving centralized data collection and unified control management.

Description

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1. Product Overview

Part Number: 5202-DFNT-DFCM4
Manufacturer: ProSoft Technology
Product Type: Industrial DIN Rail Multi-port Protocol Gateway
Function: This gateway provides four independent DF1 serial communication ports, realizing bidirectional data transmission between EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet network and Allen-Bradley DF1 serial protocol devices. It connects multiple legacy DF1 serial controllers and field equipment to modern EtherNet/IP control system, achieving centralized data collection and unified control management.

2. Main Features

  1. Fully compliant with standard EtherNet/IP communication protocol, support client and server modes

  2. Built-in 4 independent isolated DF1 serial ports, each port works independently without mutual interference

  3. Each DF1 port supports master and slave working modes, full duplex and half duplex communication

  4. Support DF1 standard frame and extended frame format, BCC and CRC checksum optional

  5. Flexible serial communication parameters can be configured separately for each channel

  6. Massive data point mapping function, convenient data exchange between EtherNet/IP tags and DF1 registers

  7. Powerful communication diagnosis function, real-time monitoring port running status and fault information

  8. Industrial grade optical isolation design, effectively suppress on-site surge and electromagnetic interference

  9. Support online configuration modification, firmware upgrade and remote maintenance

  10. Wide temperature range design, stable operation in harsh industrial environment

3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Power Supply

Rated Voltage: 24 VDC
Working Voltage Range: 18 VDC ~ 36 VDC
Maximum Power Consumption: ≤15 W
Support redundant power input

3.2 EtherNet/IP Ethernet Interface

Communication Speed: 10/100 Mbps auto-adaptive
Network Port: Standard RJ45 interface
Communication Mode: Implicit message and explicit message communication
Compatible Devices: All mainstream EtherNet/IP PLC and industrial controllers

3.3 Four-channel DF1 Serial Interface

Physical Interface: Terminal block terminal
Optional Interface Type: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Baud Rate Range: 300bps ~ 115200bps adjustable
Data Format: Various combinations of data bits, stop bits and parity bits
Communication Check Mode: BCC check, CRC-16 check
Single port maximum data length: 512 bytes

3.4 Environmental Parameters

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

3.5 Physical Parameters

Installation Method: Standard 35mm DIN rail installation
Protection Level: IP30
Certifications: CE, UL international industrial safety certification

4. LED Status Indication

PWR: Power indicator light, steady on means power supply is normal
RUN: System running light, regular flashing means normal system operation
ENET: EtherNet/IP network light, flashing indicates normal network data transmission
CH1~CH4: Four-channel DF1 communication indicators, flashing means corresponding port data transceiving normally
ERR: Fault alarm light, light on means communication exception or configuration error

5. Installation and Wiring Instructions

  1. Install the gateway firmly on the DIN rail inside the control cabinet

  2. Connect 24VDC stable power supply according to wiring definition

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

  4. Connect different DF1 serial devices to four independent serial channels respectively

  5. Use dedicated configuration software to set Ethernet parameters and four-channel serial parameters

  6. Configure DF1 station address, communication mode and cross-network data mapping relationship

  7. Download configuration program, restart the device and complete multi-channel communication debugging

6. Communication Function

  1. Realize EtherNet/IP system reading data of four groups of DF1 serial devices at the same time

  2. Distribute control commands from upper EtherNet/IP host to each DF1 field equipment

  3. Realize unified networking and centralized management of multiple old AB serial devices

  4. Support real-time upload of equipment operating data, operating status and fault alarm signals

  5. Each channel operates independently, which will not affect other normal communication when single channel fails

7. Application Scope

  1. Multi-station AB old DF1 PLC equipment networking transformation project

  2. On-site multiple serial frequency converters, instruments and sensors unified access control system

  3. Automobile industry production line multi-channel serial equipment centralized monitoring

  4. Chemical, metallurgy, water treatment and other industries old automation system upgrade

  5. Intelligent workshop multi-bus mixed networking data integration scheme

  6. Large-scale factory distributed serial equipment remote centralized monitoring system

8. Safety Notes

  1. All wiring operations must be completed under power-off state

  2. Use shielded twisted pair wires for DF1 serial signal lines

  3. Reasonably set communication parameters to ensure consistent parameters at both communication ends

  4. It is strictly prohibited to use the equipment beyond the specified voltage and temperature range

  5. Reasonably arrange wiring paths to avoid strong current interference signal lines

  6. Professional automation technicians are required to complete multi-channel parameter configuration and communication debugging


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