modbus slave communications adapter

3170-mbs

the 3170-mbs modbus slave communication adapter can interface up to 8 rockwell automation flex and/or integra i/o modules directly with any modbus master.

simple to use

the 3170-mbs module is simple to use, requiring only the setting of several dip-switch options. the flex and integra module data images are pre-mapped into modbus addresses to simplify reading and writing using standard modbus commands. each product is shipped with a user manual detailing its installation and operation.

accessible data

the 3170-mbs has read/write access to all flex and integra modules. this allows a host system to perform all functions necessary to get all i/o modules functioning. all register data values can be accessed using function codes 3, 4, 6 and 16. bit level function codes 1, 2, and 5 are also supported.

features

• multi-dr-op on an rs-485 link with other modbus compatible devices
• interface analog and/or discrete i/o directly to a host

hardware specifications

i/o capacity: 8 i/o modules (flex and/or integra)

rs-485 communication port : 3 screw termination

status leds:

• power / control status
• serial tx, rx and error status

input voltage: 24 vdc (19.2-31.2 vdc)

max input power: 8.6 w

max backplane output current: 640 ma @ 5v

operating temp.:0 to 55 °c

storage temp.:-40 to 85 °c

dimensions: 87x68x69 mm (3.4x2.7x2.7 in)

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