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Ethernet gateway optimises PROFIBUS/PROFINET automation networks

23rd September 2013

Nat Bowers

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One of the biggest advances in industrial manufacturing in recent years is the trend of connecting all management processes, as well as control and field level devices to one network. As well as this, operators are looking for economical ways of connecting legacy devices to a network, especially solutions that leverage existing IT management technologies.

In answer to this need, Amplicon is pleased to announce the release of the MGate 5102-PBM-PN PROFIBUS-to-PROFINET gateways, which feature IT management tools to provide a second level of protection for automation networks. The IT-friendly MGate 5102 Ethernet gateways optimise PROFIBUS/PROFINET automation networks.

The MGate 5102-PBM-PN has a rugged design with optional built-in optical isolation, -40 to 75°C wide-temperature operation, and microSD card for configuration backup, ensuring reliable performance for use in industrial applications such as oil & gas, power, process automation, and factory automation.

Key features:

Protocol conversion between PROFIBUS and PROFINET,
Automatic scan of PROFIBUS devices, and easy configuration,
microSD card for configuration backup,
Built-in Ethernet cascading for easy wiring,
Redundant dual DC power inputs and relay output supported,
Embedded I/O monitoring and diagnostic tools,
Web-based GUI for I/O data visualization,
-40 to 75°C wide operating temperature models available,
DIN rail mounting kit included,
5 Year warranty.

Michael Whitehead, Amplicon’s Data Communication Product Specialist commented: “The MGate 5102-PBM-PN gateways not only provide innovative technology that can bridge PROFIBUS devices (PROFIBUS drives or meters) to PROFINET masters (SCADA or Siemens PLCs) with ease, but also leverage IT management tools for effortless management”.