PROFINET to PROFIBUS PA Gateway (pnGate PA)

Direct PROFIBUS PA Segment Integration into PROFINET Control Systems

  • Re-use of Existing Power Conditioners in Technology Upgrade Projects
  • No PROFIBUS DP Intermediate Segment required
  • Prepared for Integration in Standard Engineering and Plant Asset Management Tools

Key Component for Transition to State-of-the-Art Technology

  • Simple replacement of installed PROFIBUS DP/PA segment couplers
  • Re-use of existing PROFIBUS PA segments without requiring modification
  • Support of PROFINET redundancy for increased reliability

Direct Connectivity to PROFIBUS Segments

  • Acting as PROFINET Device and PROFIBUS PA Master
  • Support of up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments

Configuration, Parameterization and Plant Asset Management Using Standard Industry Tools

  • Supports major PROFINET engineering tools such as TIA Portal, Step7 and PC WORXS
  • Included CommDTM allowing use in FDT/DTM frame applications
  • EDD-based device parametrization using Siemens Simatic PDM
Technical Details
Hardware Processor
Status LEDs (Gateway)Status LEDs (Fieldbus)
Altera Cyclone V SoC with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
PWR (power supply), RUN (operation), ERR (error), CFG (configuration and update)
SF (system fault), BF (bus fault)
Interfaces and Connectors Ethernet

PROFIBUS PA

2 * IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T, embedded PROFINET switch for daisy chain topology
Connectors: RJ45
Protocol: PROFINET RT / IRT, Support of PROFINET redundancy protocols
RESTful API interface for device configuration
Up to 4 PROFIBUS PA (MBP) segments (refer to the section “Order Numbers”),
Bus-powered Medium Attachment Unit (MAU): Fieldbus voltage range: 9 VDC … 32 VDC,
current consumption 10 mA,
Connectors: 3-position screw connection, galvanically isolated
Physical Properties Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Power SupplyOperating / Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Cooling
Coating
Mounting
Protection Class
100 mm x 35 mm x 105 mm
About 0.25 kg
18 VDC … 32 VDC; SELV/PELV power supply mandatory
Typical input current: 200 mA, maximum input current: 1 A (allowing for in-rush current at switch-on)
No power supply to PROFIBUS PA segments through pnGate PA
-40 °C … +70 °C / -40 °C … +85 °C
(see detailed mounting description in user manual)
10 % … 95 %, non-condensing
Convection, no fan
Conformal coating based on ANSI / ISA-S71.04 G3
DIN rail 35 mm
IP20
Scope of Delivery
Hardware pnGate PA Gateway
Software GSDtoGSDML Converter, FDT CommDTM, PACTware, Drivers and Tools
Documentation On CD-ROM
Order Numbers
GCA-AL-024602 pnGate PA, PROFINET to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PAsegments (up to 32 PA devices).
GCA-AL-024604 pnGate PA, PROFINET to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 4 PROFIBUS PAsegments (up to 64 PA devices).
GCA-AL-024605 pnGate PA (for STAHL carrier), PROFINET to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 64 PA devices). For reversed mounting position on STAHL backplane.
Additional Products and Services
GCA-AN-024608 pnGate PB, PROFINET to PROFIBUS Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PAsegments (up to 32 PA devices, MBP physical layer) and 1 PROFIBUS DP segment (RS485).
GCA-EL-024802 mbGate PA, Modbus/TCP to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 32 PA devices).
GCA-EL-024804 mbGate PA, Modbus/TCP to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 64 PA devices).