ProSoft 3300-MBP Modbus Plus Communication Module for SLC 500 Chassis
The ProSoft 3300-MBP is a 1746 form factor communication module designed for Allen‑Bradley SLC 500 PLC chassis. It enables SLC 500 controllers to join Modbus Plus peer-to-peer industrial network, supporting global data exchange and Modbus Plus messaging for legacy Schneider Modicon automation systems.
Key Features
- 1746 SLC500 rack mount module, hot swappable backplane interface
- Native Modbus Plus (MBP) protocol interface, peer-to-peer network communication
- Supports Modbus Plus Global Data for high-speed cyclic data sharing
- Supports MSTR message instructions for read/write access to remote Modbus Plus nodes
- On-board status LEDs for power, fault, network activity and communication diagnostics
- Offloads Modbus Plus communication processing from SLC500 CPU
- Legacy product for retrofitting existing Modbus Plus plant control networks
Technical Specifications
| Part Number |
3300-MBP |
| Product Type |
Modbus Plus Communication Module |
| Host Chassis |
Allen‑Bradley SLC 500 (1746 series) |
| Fieldbus Protocol |
Modbus Plus (MBP) |
| Modbus Plus Connector |
Modbus Plus round connector, standard MBP bus cable |
| Backplane Current Draw |
550 mA @ 5 VDC |
| Network Function |
Peer-to-Peer, Global Data, MSTR message instruction |
| Max Nodes on Modbus Plus Network |
Up to 64 nodes |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C ~ +60°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C ~ +85°C |
| Relative Humidity |
5% ~ 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications |
UL, cUL, CE |
| Product Status |
Obsolete / Legacy spare part |
Applications
Legacy plant retrofitting, integrate Allen‑Bradley SLC500 PLC into Modbus Plus networks with Modicon Quantum / 984 controllers. Widely used in power plants, chemical process control, water treatment and old manufacturing lines maintenance.
Warranty & Notes
Supplied by independent automation supplier SHLY-PLC, not an authorized ProSoft distributor. Cross-check all parameters before installation. This is an obsolete legacy spare. Refer to ProSoft 3300-MBP user manual for full installation and safety instructions.
FAQ
Q: What is 3300-MBP used for?
A: It is SLC500 module to connect Allen‑Bradley SLC500 PLC to Modbus Plus network for peer-to-peer data exchange with Modicon controllers.
Q: Can it be used with ControlLogix?
A: No, it is designed exclusively for 1746 SLC500 chassis, not compatible with 1756 ControlLogix rack.