{"product_id":"prosoft-5301-mbp-dfcm-versatile-protocol-gateway","title":"PROSOFT 5301-MBP-DFCM Versatile Protocol Gateway","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 5301-MBP-DFCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a versatile Modbus Plus to DF1 protocol gateway engineered for seamless data communication between heterogeneous industrial systems. Designed for reliability and simplicity, it supports both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster and Slave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfigurations on Modbus Plus and DF1 networks, ensuring full interoperability across automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gateway operates as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estandalone device\u003c\/strong\u003e, eliminating the need for additional hardware or software. With its compact form and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIN-rail mountable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesign, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5301-MBP-DFCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis ideal for space-constrained control cabinets and harsh industrial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5301-MBP-DFCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenables efficient communication by linking Modbus Plus controllers with DF1-based devices, improving automation efficiency. It features one configurable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus Plus DB9 female port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour serial DF1 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, all of which can be individually set for Master or Slave operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lightweight design—just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e—and compact dimensions of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.92 x 4.13 x 1.57 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emake installation quick and flexible. The gateway delivers dependable performance in process automation, SCADA systems, and data acquisition applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile Protocol Gateway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProSoft Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5301-MBP-DFCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand New \u0026amp; In Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN-Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus Plus ↔ DF1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus Plus Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDB9 Female (Master\/Slave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDF1 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour Configurable Serial Ports (Master\/Slave)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.92 x 4.13 x 1.57 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT\/T, Western Union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance and Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5301-MBP-DFCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esimplifies integration between legacy DF1 equipment and modern Modbus Plus networks, ensuring fast and stable data transfer. 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