ProSoft Technology 5205-104S-PDPS - Manual (Page 91)

Reference 4205/5205-TS-104S-PDPS ♦ ProLinx Standalone
IEC-60870-5-104 to PDPS Communication Module with Time Stamp
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 91 of 128
July 12, 2007
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In This Chapter
Product Specifications............................................................ 91
GSD File: prlx05a5.gsd .......................................................... 96
Slave Error and Status Data .................................................. 99
LED Indicators...................................................................... 101
Command Qualifiers ............................................................ 102
Parameter Qualifiers ............................................................ 102
Design Forms....................................................................... 103
IEC 60870-5-104 Server Interoperability Document............. 107
4.1 Product Specifications
4.1.1 General Specifications
The ProLinx Communication Modules provide connectivity for two or more
dissimilar network types. The modules, encased in sturdy extruded aluminum,
are stand-alone DIN-rail mounted protocol gateways, providing communication
between many of the most widely used protocols in industrial automation today.
4.1.2 Internal Database
The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for
application data, status information, and configuration information.
The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as
a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more
devices on another network.
Application Data Area
The data area stores and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data
exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write
commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices.
Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area)
control how the data is to be handled in the database.