Product Details

The ProSoft 5201-DFNT-BACNET is a standalone ProLinx protocol gateway for industrial and building automation, which enables bidirectional data exchange between EtherNet/IP and BACnet/IP protocols. It acts as a communication bridge, allowing Rockwell EtherNet/IP controllers to interact with BACnet HVAC controllers, chillers, air handling units and building management systems. The gateway is equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet port to handle both EtherNet/IP and BACnet/IP traffic over the same network connection. It supports standard BACnet objects including analog input, analog output, binary input, binary output and schedule objects, and supports flexible data mapping between PLC tags and BACnet points.

This gateway supports DIN rail mounting inside control cabinets. It operates on 24 VDC industrial power supply and includes front LED indicators for power, network activity, data transmit, receive and fault alarm, which simplifies on-site commissioning and troubleshooting. All point mapping, polling parameters and communication settings are configured through ProSoft Configuration Builder software. Built-in diagnostic functions monitor network connection status, communication error codes and real-time data exchange. It features reliable EMC protection against electromagnetic interference, with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 55°C for long-term continuous operation.

This protocol gateway is widely used in smart building control, HVAC system integration, commercial facility management, factory building automation and system renovation projects. It helps integrate BACnet building equipment into Rockwell EtherNet/IP control systems without extensive custom programming or replacement of existing field devices. As a discontinued legacy communication gateway, the 5201-DFNT-BACNET is mainly supplied as spare replacement parts for existing automation systems. It delivers stable cross-protocol communication, retains the original control logic and lowers the overall cost of system upgrade.