{"product_id":"prosoft-technology-3170-mbs-modbus-communication","title":"ProSoft Technology 3170-MBS Communication Module","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\" class=\"desc-model-title\"\u003e3170-MBS ProSoft Modbus Slave Adapter for FLEX I\/O\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eProSoft Technology 3170-MBS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a network adapter module for Rockwell FLEX \/ Integra I\/O system. It acts as Modbus Slave interface, allowing FLEX I\/O racks to communicate with Modbus RTU master controllers over RS485 serial bus. Technical data sourced directly from official ProSoft 3170-MBS datasheet \u0026amp; user manual. Supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial automation distributor; each unit undergoes visual inspection and functional testing before shipment for retrofit and spare replacement projects. Contact our team for compatibility verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #D7282F;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3170-MBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e ProSoft 3170 Series FLEX I\/O Network Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modbus RTU Slave Adapter for Rockwell FLEX \u0026amp; Integra I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLEX I\/O rack mount, supports up to 8 FLEX\/Integra I\/O modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS485 screw terminal port, Modbus RTU \/ ASCII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModbus Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modbus Slave, address range 1~247 set via DIP switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Modbus:\u003c\/strong\u003e RTU (CRC16), ASCII (LRC), broadcast message support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIP switch setup for address, parity, baud rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power\/Status, Serial TX, RX and Fault indicator LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 VDC (19.2 ~ 31.2 VDC), max power consumption 8.6W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e cULus, UL Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D, CE, RoHS compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued OEM production, legacy spare part only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retrofit FLEX I\/O racks into Modbus RTU networks, field remote I\/O upgrade, spare replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #D7282F;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666666;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eOfficial Datasheet \u0026amp; User Manual Technical 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Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eFLEX I\/O Rack Mount Modbus Slave Network Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSerial Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eRS485, screw terminal connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eModbus Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px 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#e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eDIP switch for address, baud rate, parity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e19.2 ~ 31.2 VDC, nominal 24VDC, max 8.6W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e87 × 68 × 69 mm (3.4 × 2.7 × 2.7 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background:#eef1f4;color:#1a1a1a;padding:6px 11px;font-weight:700;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;\"\u003eEnvironmental Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;background:#fafbfc;color:#333333;font-weight:600;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid #e6e8eb;vertical-align:top;word-break:break-word;\"\u003e0°C ~ +55°C (32°F ~ +131°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:42%;padding:7px 11px;border-bottom:1px solid 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It converts FLEX I\/O into a Modbus RTU slave device over RS485. Module address, baud rate and parity are configured by hardware DIP switches, no software configuration required. This listing is provided by an independent industrial-automation distributor; brand names and part numbers are used for product identification only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #D7282F;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIntegrate Rockwell FLEX \/ Integra remote I\/O into Modbus RTU serial networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eField brownfield retrofit, connecting existing FLEX I\/O to Modbus master controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDistributed remote I\/O for process, water treatment and manufacturing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpare replacement for existing 3170-MBS FLEX I\/O adapter installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #D7282F;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 14px 20px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3170-MBS discontinued OEM production, supply as aftermarket spare; contact us for real-time stock status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection \u0026amp; testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e each unit is visually inspected and functionally checked before packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e orders are processed within 2-4 business days after payment confirmation; standard worldwide delivery is about 5-8 business days, express shipping available, orders over $500 ship free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-month seller warranty provided by SHLY-PLC. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/a\u003e for coverage and claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#555555;background:#f7f7f8;border-left:3px solid #D7282F;padding:9px 12px 0 12px;margin:12px 0;\"\u003eIndependent supplier: ProSoft Technology part 3170-MBS is supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial automation distributor. Brand names and part numbers are used for product identification and remain the property of their respective owners; this listing is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:22px 0 10px;padding:0 0 6px;border-bottom:2px solid #D7282F;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: What is 3170-MBS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: 3170-MBS is ProSoft FLEX I\/O Modbus RTU Slave network adapter, used to connect Rockwell FLEX\/Integra I\/O racks to Modbus RTU master via RS485.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: How many I\/O modules can one 3170-MBS support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: Up to 8 FLEX or Integra I\/O modules mounted on the same rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: How to configure module address and baud rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: Configured via hardware DIP switches, supports Modbus slave address 1 to 247.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.4;margin:14px 0 3px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eQ: What communication modes are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eA: Modbus RTU (CRC16) and Modbus ASCII (LRC), accepts broadcast commands from Modbus master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#888888;text-align:center;margin:18px 0 4px;\"\u003e3170-MBS · Technical reference data · Independently supplied by SHLY-PLC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ProSoft Technology","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46160817225981,"sku":"3170-MBS","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/5665\/3309\/files\/3170-MBS.jpg?v=1791886459","url":"https:\/\/shly-plc.com\/products\/prosoft-technology-3170-mbs-modbus-communication","provider":"SHLY-PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}