Gateways and Converters​
 

Virtually all industrial installations are created by implementing a variety of incompatible protocols and isolated systems. The application requires that these objects exchange data. Components such as gateways are required to seamlessly create these bridges. The gateways and converters that we offer are easy to integrate in your existing installation.

Which gateway or converter is the best fit for your PROFIBUS installation? See below.

See an overview of various gateways and converters that fit your specific PROFIBUS installation.

• Solutions available for all application areas
• Easy to integrate in your network
• No major changes needed
  
  Siemens DP/DP coupler
  
  

The DP/DP coupler is the component of choice to establish communication between 2 DP class 1 masters that control their own specific network.
 

About the Siemens DP/DP coupler

It consists out of 2 DP slaves which continuously copy the output data to the input data of the other (and vice versa). The slaves have to be integrated in the configuration of the masters (every master controls 1 slave).

The outcome is a mailbox with a maximum of 244 bytes input and 244 bytes output. The networks can have different baudrates and bus parameters. The bus addresses of both slaves can be set by 2 DIP switches.

Application areas

• Coupling small machines
• Linking networks with different controllers
• Coupling PROFIsafe networks to regular networks
• Migrating from old control systems to new control systems
• Quasi master-master communication

Technical specifications

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General

• Isolation class: IP 20
• Power and bus status monitoring via LEDs

PROFIBUS Specifications

• Connector: DB9
• 12 Mbps
• Bus address: DIP switches
• Data exchange: up to 244 bytes of input and output data
• Galvanic isolation between the DP networks

Power supply specifications

• Operating Voltage: 24 V
• Current consumption: 150 mA

Ambient conditions

• Operating temperature: 0..+60 °C

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 40 x 127 x 117 mm
• Weight: 250 g

VPGate PROFIBUS to Serial

The VPGate PROFIBUS DP to serial is a gateway/converter between PROFIBUS DP and serial/MODBUS. It enables a fast connection of any serial/MODBUS device to a PROFIBUS system at a low cost. It is designed for quick and easy integration. No additional software is needed as it can be easily configured via any PROFIBUS configuration management tool.
 

About VPGate PROFIBUS DP to serial

The VPGate is built into the system and no knowledge of coding is needed for configuration. The PROFIBUS configuration tool is easy to use by personnel. 
On the PROFIBUS side it is a DP slave, and on the serial/MODBUS side master or slave. The parameters and behavior are configured simply through the GSD file in the configuration tool of the PROFIBUS master.
The VPGate is an economically attractive solution to enable integration in an existing network.

Technical specifications

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Main side
 

Connection: DB9 female connector

• Protocols: PROFIBUS DP
• Features: PROFIBUS DP (DP, V0, DP V1), sync, freeze, fail-safe
• Operation mode: slave
• Speed: 9.6 Kbps – 12 Mbps (auto detection)
• Configuration method: GSD file via standardized configuration tool
• Device access: Via PROFIBUS master
• I/O Capabilities: 1 input isolated 0 – 24 V, 1 relay output

Serial side

• Connection: Full Duplex RS232, Half Duplex RS-485 via PIN Connector
• Protocols: MODBUS RTU or ASCII Server / Transparent
• Operation mode: MODBUS master or slave / Transparent
• Speed: 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115.2 Kpbs
• Data Exchange: 7 or 8 bits
• Termination: Active for RS-485
• Function supported: MODBUS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 23
• Function supported: Transparent end-of-frame: end of frame character, known length, on timeout

Mechanical and Electrical Specifications

• Power supply: 10..30 VDC @ 1.5 W

Others

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 100 x 23 mm
• Operating temperature: 0 .. 55 °C

The SIO4DP is the first dedicated PROFIBUS training device for educational and testing environments. It allows engineers to practice their skills so they can act appropriately when faults occur. This results in the continuity of the production process, higher uptime and lower operating costs.
PROCENTEC SIO4DP

The continuity of the production process is essential in the world of process automation and factory automation. Downtime is unacceptable and causes unnecessarily high costs. Therefore, it is crucial to train engineers in a test environment where several potential issues in everyday practice can be addressed.

The SIO4DP is a DP-V1 PROFIBUS slave with 4 bits input and 4 bits output. It has a unique feature for educational purposes that no other slave can offer. It emulates bus failures and I/O patterns. It can generate a bus fault by physically removing itself from the PROFIBUS after a certain time. This time can be defined in the slave by editing the device parameters in the GSD. It also fits perfectly with tools like ProfiTrace to practice bus and data problems.

The SIO4DP is suitable for certified PROFIBUS Engineer training, PROFIBUS troubleshooting training, training kits and demo networks. It's also designed as a fully functional industrial I/O module which can be used in many factory automation applications.

Technical specifications

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Product features

·         DP-V0, DP-V1 (certification number: Z01831)

·         Ident Number: 6960

·         9.6 kbps .. 12 Mbps (auto detect)

·         Max. 244 Bytes input and 244 bytes output

·         Software and hardware addressing (0 - 126)

·         DB9 connector

·         Fail safe: Outputs OFF, Outputs ON, Keep last value, Custom failsafe value

·         Simulation input patterns: ON, OFF, Blink, Up counter, Down counter, Zig Zag, Random

·         Diagnostic LEDs

·         Power supply: 12 .. 30 VDC

·         IP 20 classification

·         Operating temperature: 0..60 °C