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 | ||
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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 |
Documents :
- Datasheet
- DataFLOW pnGate PA/PB User Manual
- DataFLOW pnGate PA/PB Quick Start
- PROFINET for Process Industry
CD ( ISO file)
Scope of Delivery | |
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Hardware | pnGate PA Gateway |
Software | GSDtoGSDML Converter, FDT CommDTM, PACTware, Drivers and Tools |
Documentation | On CD-ROM |
Order Numbers | |
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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 | |
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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). |