epGatePN : Ethernet IP -> PROFINET Gateway
Ethernet IP Adapter to PROFINET Controller Gateway
Integration of PROFINET I/O Devices through mapping into Ethernet IP Control systems
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.
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Simple Integration Through Add-On Instructions
- Data access of PLC program to PROFINET Devices without requiring detailed PROFINET knowledge
- Mapping between the two protocols generated by provided tools
- Usage of Add-On Instructions (AOI), containing detailed PROFINET data type definitions
- Transparent communication overcoming protocol differences
Time Saving Configuration Creation and Verification
- Configuration tool for online access to PROFINET Devices via the network
- Easy assignment of device properties
- Early identification of discrepancies between offline configuration and real situation
Built-In Web Server For Monitoring And Interaction
- Status information about both protocols
- Monitoring of mapping as well as of exchanged data
- Individual modification of FG-260 settings, including address information
- Download and upload of all FG-260 configuration information using web server
Different Use Cases are addressed
- 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
| Hardware | |
| Processor | Altera Cyclone V SoC with Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Status LEDs (Gateway) | PWR (power supply), RUN (running), ERR (error), CFG (configuration upload) |
| Status LEDs (EtherNet/IP) | Net (network), Mod (module) |
| Status LEDs (PROFINET) | SF (system fault), BF (bus fault) |
| Connectors | 2 x IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T (1 Ethernet port per protocol) |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 100 mm x 35 mm x 105 mm |
| Weight | ca 0.25 kg |
| Power Supply | 18 VDC … 32 VDC, SELV/PELV supply mandatory Typically 200 mA, maximum 1 A at switch-on |
| Operating Temperature, Horizontal DIN Rail Installation | -40 °C … 55 °C (0 mm minimum distance) -40 °C … 65 °C (17.5 mm minimum distance) |
| Operating Temperature, Vertical DIN Rail Installation | -40 °C … 40 °C (0 mm minimum distance) -40 °C … 50 °C (17.5 mm minimum distance) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C … 85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 10 % … 90 %, non condensing |
| Cooling | Convection, no fan |
| Mounting | DIN Rail (35 mm) |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Software | |
| Protocols | EtherNet/IP Adapter (Up to 2 input and 2 output assemblies with up to 255 Bytes data each, minimum RPI: 8 ms) PROFINET Controller (up to 8 devices at 1 ms cycle time) |
| Additional Functionality | Mapping application, web server |
| Supported Versions of Rockwell Automation PLC Programming Software | V16 – V21 |
| Emission Conformity | EC Directive 2004/108/EG “Electromagnetic Compatibility“, EN 55011, Group 1, Class A EC Directive 2004/108/EG “Electromagnetic Compatibility“, EN 55022, Class A EC Directive 2004/108/EG “Electromagnetic Compatibility“, EN 61000, Part 6-4 FCC CFR45, Part 15 Section 15.107 and 15.109 (Class A), VCCI Class A Information Technology Equipment 2002 |
| Immunity Conformity | EC Directive 2004/108/EG “Electromagnetic Compatibility“, EN 61000, Part 6-2 |
| Certifications | CE EN/IEC 61010-1 and CB EN/IEC 61010-2-201 and CB UL 61010-1 and UL 61010-2-201 |
| GCL-CA-010260 | epGatePN |
Scope of Delivery
| Hardware | Gateway : epGatePN |
| Software | EDS File, Common Configuration Tool on CD-ROM, Search-and-Configure Tool |
| Documentation | Quick Startup Guide as printed documentation, User Guide on CD-ROM |
Training on demand
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