ProSoft Technology 5301-MBP-ASCII User Manual
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Communication Port Cables
MBP ♦ ProLinx Gateway
Protocol Manual
Modbus Plus
Page 30 of 52
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 12, 2011
4.1
Modbus Plus Connections
The MBP module has two physical Modbus Plus connectors for media
Redundancy with DB-9 Female plugs located on the front of the module.
Modicon provides two different Modbus Plus connectors to ease installation.
These connectors are as follows:
Modicon Part Number
Description
AS-MBKT-085
Inline Connector
AS-MBKT-185
Terminating Connector
The actual cable installation and the wiring of the cable to the connectors is fully
documented in the Modicon publication Modicon Modbus Plus Network Planning
and Installation Guide - Pub No. GM-Modbus Plus L-001.
If the Modicon connectors are not available during installation, the following pin
out applies to the DB-9 Modbus Plus port connections: