EtherCAT, PROFINET, Sercos, Ethernet/IP Gateway Bridges Two Real-Time Ethernet Networks

Hilscher's netTAP 151 is a four-port device that exchanges input/output (I/O) data between different industrial Ethernet networks by acting as a protocol converter. The netTAP 151 gateway transmits I/O data bidirectionally between any two industrial Real-Time Ethernet networks. It is the ideal solution for installations with heterogenous networks or such of the same kind to exchange data across given network boundaries.

Supported protocols include:

• EtherCAT
• EtherNet/IP
• Ethernet Powerlink
• Profinet
• Sercos

The gateway is compatible with any programmable logic controller (PLC) on the primary network. On the secondary side, it works either as an I/O device, or it can control a subordinate network as a bus master. The length of the I/O data can be scaled to any application and the data transmitted can be mapped at the byte level. Secure network separation is provided by two Ethernet controllers in the netTAP 151, each connected to a dual Ethernet port with integrated switch.

This allows support for star, ring and inline network topologies without the need for additional peripherals. An overall data processing time of less than 10 milliseconds is achieved. The netTAP 151 gateway can be ordered preloaded with firmware and license, or ordered unloaded. Unloaded devices minimize inventory costs and increase flexibility, since protocol-specific firmware can be loaded as needed to satisfy any protocol conversion combination. All devices are commissioned and diagnosed through a PC software using a USB connection.

Features

• Flexible loadable for PROFINET, EtherCAT, Sercos and EtherNet/IP
• Effortless network integration as standard I/O slave device both-ways
• Shortest I/O data conversion time less than 10 ms
• Secure network segregation via data buffer
• Device replacement in seconds via memory card based loading
• Comes with USB diagnostic and configuration port

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