Schneider 490NRP25400 (Modbus Plus Fiber Splitter Repeater)
May 30, 2026

Schneider 490NRP25400 (Modbus Plus Fiber Splitter Repeater)

I. Product Description 490NRP25400 is a Modbus Plus (MB+) fiber line drop repeater from Schneider Electric's Modicon series. It is specifically designed for the MB+ bus and supports fiber ring networks / redundant topologies. It enables signal relay, splitting, and electrical isolation, and is used in long-distance and highly reliable industrial communication scenarios.

Description

II. Product Parameters

Model: 490NRP25400

Protocol: Modbus Plus (MB+), 1 Mbps fixed rate

Electrical Interface: 2×MB+ electrical ports (redundant)

Optical Interface: 2×ST optical interface (transmit and receive independently)

Optical Fiber Type: Multi-mode (62.5/125 μm) / Single-mode (9/125 μm) compatible

Transmission Distance: Multi-mode 500m; Single-mode up to 20km

Power Supply: 24 VDC (19.2–30 VDC), power consumption ≤ 6 W

Weight: Approximately 1.81 kg (4.00 lbs)

Size: 130 × 272 × 350 mm (wall-mounted / rack-mounted)

Operating Temperature: −20℃ ~ +60℃

Certifications: CE, UL, CSA

III. Product Specifications

Type: Fiber Line Drop Repeater (Fiber Line Drop Repeater)

Topology Support: Point-to-point, Chain, Star, Redundant Ring Network (Self-healing)

Isolation: Dual electrical / optical isolation, anti-EMI/RFI

Configuration: Plug-and-play, no software configuration required

Protection Grade: IP20 (indoor industrial environment)

IV. Series

Series归属: Modicon 490 Communication Series → NRP (Network Repeater) Sub-series

Comparison with the same series:

490NRP25300: Point-to-point fiber repeater (no splitting)

490NRP25400: Fiber splitting + Ring Network Redundancy (this model)

V. Features

✅ Dual Redundancy Design: Dual electrical ports + Dual optical ports, supports ring network self-healing, zero downtime switching

✅ Long Distance Transmission: Single-mode fiber up to 20km, breaking through the 100m limit of copper wire

✅ Multi-topology Adaptability: Supports point-to-point, chain, star, ring network, flexible networking

✅ Strong Anti-interference: Optical-electrical isolation, resisting strong electromagnetic interference from frequency converters, motors, etc.

✅ No Configuration for Operation: Plug-in and use, no programming required, reducing maintenance costs

VI. Applications

Extend the communication distance of Modbus Plus bus, achieve cross-department / inter-factory connection

Build redundant fiber ring network to enhance the reliability of MB+ network, avoid single-point failure

Electrical Isolation: Eliminate ground potential difference, protecting PLC, I/O, etc.

Signal Repeater and Splitter: Branch connections of multiple MB+ slave stations on the fiber main trunk

VII. Application Domains

Power Energy: Power plant DCS, generator control, remote I/O monitoring

Petrochemical: Refining plants, pipeline transportation, explosion-proof area communication

Metallurgy Steel: Blast furnaces, rolling mills, continuous casting lines, etc. in strong interference environments

Automotive Manufacturing: Welding, painting workshop long-distance bus communication

Water Treatment / Municipal: Sewage plants, pump stations distributed control systems


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