ProSoft PLX81-EIP-61850 Product Description

PLX81-EIP-61850 is an EtherNet/IP to IEC 61850 industrial communication gateway launched by ProSoft, specifically designed for power automation scenarios. It enables seamless data connection between Rockwell Automation PLC systems and substation IED (intelligent electronic device) smart equipment, supporting Class 1 real-time I/O and IEC 61850 MMS/GOOSE bidirectional communication. ProSoft Technology Inc.

I. Model Interpretation

PLX81: Independent power-specific gateway of the PLX80 series

EIP: EtherNet/IP protocol side (Rockwell PLC network)

61850: IEC 61850 substation automation protocol side

Core Positioning: EtherNet/IP Server ↔ IEC 61850 Client two-way gateway, standard communication bridge in the power industry

II. Hardware Specifications

Mechanical and Electrical

Power Supply: 10~32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC), maximum 450 mA @ 10 VDC

Installation: DIN rail installation

Size: 11.99 × 4.83 × 10.62 cm

Protection: IP20, without fan

LED Indicators: PWR, CFG, ERR, FLT, network status

Configuration: SD card slot (configuration backup / restoration) ProSoft Technology Inc

Network Interfaces

Ethernet: 1 × 10/100 M RJ45 (single port)

Isolation: 1500 Vrms electrical isolation

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +60°C

Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C

Humidity: 5% ~ 95% (no condensation)

Certification: CE, UL/cUL, RoHS

III. Protocol Capabilities

1. EtherNet/IP Side

Mode: EtherNet/IP Class 1 Server / Class 3 Server ProSoft Technology Inc

Class 1 Real-time I/O: Up to 10 concurrent implicit I/O connections ProSoft Technology Inc

Single connection maximum input 500 bytes / output 496 bytes

Compatible with ControlLogix, CompactLogix full series

Supports Studio 5000 universal CIP Bridge configuration file

Class 3 Explicit Messages: Up to 2 client connections ProSoft Technology Inc

EDS Files: Provide standard EDS, PLC direct configuration

2. IEC 61850 Side

Mode: IEC 61850 Client (MMS client) ProSoft Technology Inc

IED Connection: Up to 20 IEC 61850 servers (IED) ProSoft Technology Inc

Service Support

MMS Read / Write / Report (BRCB/URCB)

GOOSE Message Reception and Processing

Operation Control: Direct, SBO with security level

Data Model: Fully supports IEC 61850 logical nodes (LN) Time Synchronization: SNTP/NTP Client (Millisecond Level)

Configuration Import: Directly read IED's ICD/SCD files from ProSoft Technology Inc

Four. Core Functions

Bidirectional Data Mapping

IEC 61850 Data (Measurement Values, Status, Control) ↔ EtherNet/IP Tags Automatically Mapped

Supports Data Types such as Bits, Integers, Floating Point, Timestamps, etc.

Automatic Parsing of Complex 61850 Data Structures

Highly Reliable Power Communication

Report (Report) and GOOSE Events Sent Actively

Automatic Reconnection in Case of Disconnection, Data Caching, Quality Bit Processing

Support for Station Event Sequence Recording (SOE)

Programming-Free Integration

Specialized Configuration Software: 61850 Configuration Manager from ProSoft Technology Inc

Visual Mapping: Drag-and-drop IED Data ↔ PLC Address

No Need to Write MMS or GOOSE Low-Level Code

Diagnosis and Maintenance

Real-time Status Monitoring: Links, Connections, Data Quality

Event Logs, Communication Statistics, Fault Alarms

Quick Backup / Restoration / Cloning of SD Card from ProSoft Technology Inc

Five. Core Advantages

Power Industry Standards: Fully Compatible with IEC 61850, Specialized for Power Stations

High Real-time Performance: Class 1 Implicit I/O, Meeting Power Control Delay Requirements

Large-scale Access: Single Gateway Connects 20 IEDs, Simplifying System Architecture

Stable and Reliable: Industrial-level Isolation, Wide Temperature Range, No Fan, Adapted to Power Field

Easy Integration: Directly Connects to Rockwell PLC, No Additional Development Required

Configuration Convenience: SCD/ICD Import, Visual Mapping, Quick Deployment

Six. Typical Application Scenarios

Smart Substations: IEDs (Protection, Measurement and Control, Metering) Connected to Rockwell PLC System

Power Plant Automation: 61850 Equipment of Generator Sets Connected to EtherNet/IP Control Network

Power SCADA: PLC System Collects 61850 IED Data and Transmits to Dispatch

New Energy Grid Connection: Wind Power / Solar PV 61850 Equipment Connected to PLC Control System

Power Grid Transformation: Traditional RTU Upgraded to 61850 IED Connected to Existing PLC System

Industrial Power Distribution: Factory Distribution 61850 Equipment Connected to Production Line Automation Network

Seven. Summary

PLX81-EIP-61850 is a standard gateway for EtherNet/IP and IEC 61850 protocol interoperability in the power automation field. With IEC 61850 Full-Function Client, 10 Class 1 Real-time I/O, 20 IEDs Concurrent Access, SD Card Backup, Industrial-level Reliability as core advantages, it perfectly realizes seamless communication between Rockwell PLC and smart equipment in power stations, making it the preferred communication bridging solution for smart grids, new energy, power plants, industrial power distribution, etc.