SST-PFB3-CLX-RLL AB DCS Slave Scanner Module

• Brand
  Allen-Bradley (AB / Rockwell Automation)
• Model
  SST-PFB3-CLX-RLL
• Product Name
  ControlLogix PROFIBUS DP Network Scanner Module
• Country of Origin
  United States
• HS Code
  8542319000
• Dimensions
  100mm×50mm×30mm
• Weight
  0.43kg
• Operating Temperature
  0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature
  -50°C to 100°C
• Power Supply
  24 vdc
• Warranty
  12 month
• Product Status
  New and original

Allen-Bradley SST-PFB3-CLX-RLL PROFIBUS DP Scanner Module Product Overview & Specifications
Technical Specifications

Input Configuration: Receives power supply and backplane data input through ControlLogix system backplane, supporting standard PLC backplane signal access. It is equipped with an independent RS-232 serial input port for on-site module configuration, parameter debugging and firmware upgrading, realizing flexible local parameter setting and function calibration.

Output Configuration: Features a 9-pin D-sub RS-485 PROFIBUS DP communication interface for stable network signal output and data exchange. It supports multiple standard PROFIBUS baud rates ranging from 9.6kbps to 12Mbps, realizing high-speed real-time data transmission between the master module and field PROFIBUS slave devices, ensuring low-latency and high-efficiency network communication.

Structural Technology: Adopts compact integrated industrial modular structure, perfectly matching standard ControlLogix rack installation specifications. Built-in independent communication co-processor ensures separate operation of protocol processing and system logic, avoiding communication delay and data congestion. The optimized circuit layout and electromagnetic shielding structure enhance anti-interference capability, adapting to complex industrial electromagnetic operation environments.

Core Product Features

This module integrates an independent co-processor architecture, independently undertaking PROFIBUS protocol parsing, data scanning and signal processing tasks without consuming PLC system resources, effectively improving overall system operating efficiency. It supports full PROFIBUS DP master station scanning function, capable of automatically identifying and managing multiple network slave devices with strong network compatibility. Equipped with three intuitive LED status indicators for COMM, SYS and OK, it enables real-time visualization of network communication status, module operating state and system faults, facilitating rapid on-site status judgment and troubleshooting. It features excellent electromagnetic compatibility and industrial anti-interference performance, maintaining stable data transmission in high-noise industrial environments. In addition, it supports convenient serial port configuration and firmware upgrade, with flexible function expansion and simple daily maintenance.

Main Functions

As a core network communication gateway component for ControlLogix systems, the Allen-Bradley SST-PFB3-CLX-RLL mainly realizes seamless data interconnection between Rockwell PLC systems and PROFIBUS DP industrial networks. It acts as a PROFIBUS master station to automatically scan, collect and process real-time data from field slave devices, and upload valid field data to the ControlLogix main controller. Meanwhile, it converts upper control instructions into standard PROFIBUS protocol signals to realize remote control and logic linkage of field equipment. It supports real-time network status monitoring, abnormal signal identification and fault feedback, ensuring stable and orderly operation of industrial bus networks and providing reliable data transmission support for automated system operation and process control.

Product Advantages

This communication module features native compatibility with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix series PLCs, supporting direct rack mounting and plug-and-play deployment, which simplifies system network transformation and reduces engineering integration costs. The independent co-processor design effectively releases PLC operating resources, improving system response speed and operational stability. It complies with universal PROFIBUS international standards, realizing seamless docking with all types of brand PROFIBUS field equipment with extremely strong device compatibility and scenario versatility.

Equipped with intuitive status indication and convenient serial debugging functions, it greatly simplifies on-site equipment debugging, network configuration and daily fault maintenance work, shortening maintenance cycles. The compact industrial modular structure saves cabinet installation space and delivers outstanding vibration resistance and environmental adaptability for long-term stable operation in industrial scenarios. With mature and stable protocol processing performance, low data loss rate and high transmission accuracy, it ensures high-reliability bus communication, effectively improving the overall automation level and operational efficiency of industrial production systems.