With epGate PB it is possible to integrate up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments and 1 PROFIBUS DP segment into Ethernet/IP systems. With epGate PB the engineering costs can be reduced since it re-uses existing power conditioners in technology upgrade projects. It enables configuration, parameterization and plant asset management using standard industry tools.
Key Component for Transition to State-of-the-Art Technology
Simple replacement of installed PROFIBUS DP/PA segment coupler
Re-use of existing PROFIBUS segments without requiring modification
Support of common control systems e.g. Emerson DetlaV or Rockwell Control Logix
Support of DLR for redundant communication in the ring with EtherNet/IP
Direct Connectivity to PROFIBUS Segments
Single access point to PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA segments from EtherNet/IP networks
Acting as EtherNet/IP device (adapter), PROFIBUS PA and PROFIBUS DP Master
Support of one PROFIBUS DP segment and up to two PROFIBUS PA segments
Configuration, Parameterization and Plant Asset Management Using Standard Industry Tools
Supports major EtherNet/IP engineering tools such as Studio 5000 and AMS Device Manager
Included CommDTM allowing use in FDT/DTM frame applications
EDD-based device parametrization using Siemens Simatic PDM
Simple Integration Through Add-On Instructions
Data access of PLC program to PROFIBUS devices without requiring detailed PROFIBUS knowledge
Mapping between the two protocols generated by provided tools
Use of Add-On Instructions (AOI) containing detailed PROFIBUS data type definitions
Transparent communication overcoming protocol differences
Optimized for usage with Allen Bradley controllers
With epGate PB it is possible to integrate up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments and 1 PROFIBUS DP segment into Ethernet/IP systems. With epGate PB the engineering costs can be reduced since it re-uses existing power conditioners in technology upgrade projects. It enables configuration, parameterization and plant asset management using standard industry tools.
Key Component for Transition to State-of-the-Art Technology
- Simple replacement of installed PROFIBUS DP/PA segment coupler
- Re-use of existing PROFIBUS segments without requiring modification
- Support of common control systems e.g. Emerson DetlaV or Rockwell Control Logix
- Support of DLR for redundant communication in the ring with EtherNet/IP
Direct Connectivity to PROFIBUS Segments
- Single access point to PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA segments from EtherNet/IP networks
- Acting as EtherNet/IP device (adapter), PROFIBUS PA and PROFIBUS DP Master
- Support of one PROFIBUS DP segment and up to two PROFIBUS PA segments
Configuration, Parameterization and Plant Asset Management Using Standard Industry Tools
- Supports major EtherNet/IP engineering tools such as Studio 5000 and AMS Device Manager
- Included CommDTM allowing use in FDT/DTM frame applications
- EDD-based device parametrization using Siemens Simatic PDM
Simple Integration Through Add-On Instructions
- Data access of PLC program to PROFIBUS devices without requiring detailed PROFIBUS knowledge
- Mapping between the two protocols generated by provided tools
- Use of Add-On Instructions (AOI) containing detailed PROFIBUS data type definitions
- Transparent communication overcoming protocol differences
- Optimized for usage with Allen Bradley controllers
