About
EtherNet/IP to PROFINET Gateway with PROFINET Controller Functionality
The epGate PN implements a gateway between an EtherNet/IP scanner (e.g. a Rockwell PLC) and up to 32 PROFINET devices. While the gateway's upper RJ45 socket connects to the EtherNet/IP network as a so-called Adapter (slave), the gateway acts as a PROFINET controller (master) through its lower RJ45 socket. This allows for integration of PROFINET devices and subsystems into EtherNet/IP applications. The Communication Configuration Tool that comes with epGate PN assists in defining the PROFINET configuration and provides ready to use symbolic mapping information for the EtheNet/IP PLC's engineering software. This way the user is relieved from the error-prone task of defining data for both sides of the gateway individually.
Reliable Operation Across Networks Boundaries
• Connection to the EtherNet/IP network via the so- called adapter (slave); (upper RJ45 socket)
• PROFINET controller (Master) functionality (lower RJ45 socket)
• Direct access from EtherNet/IP scanner in the PLC to PROFINET field devices
• Access to machines with internal PROFINET network by deploying I-Device capabilities (Support of Siemens PLCs)
• Transparent exchange of I/O data
Simple Integration Through Add-On Instructions
• Data access of PLC program to PROFINET devices without requiring detailed PROFINET knowledge
• Use of Add-On Instructions (AOI) containing detailed PROFINET data type definitions
Including configuration tool and integrated web server
PARAMETERS
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
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| Network |
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