PROFIBUSEthernet Gateways

Product Information Access a PROFIBUS Network over Ethernet

Your Requirement

Your requirement states that your operator HMI and control system must have access to a remote PROFIBUS network that runs the latest version of the PROFIBUS standard. At the same timeyou have to take budget constraints into account and look for asolution that is economical yet powerful.

Our Solution

Softing offers single- and multi-channel PROFIBUS Industrial ethernet gateways for a wide variety of applications including device con- figuration, data collection for SCADA systems, and distributedcontrol systems. A common API between Softing's powerful lineof PROFIBUS interface boards and Softing's industrial gateway solutions promotes a swift enhancement of existing applications.

OfficePC Office PC Ex areaPROFIBUS PA FG-100 or FG-300 PROFIBUS DP

Your Benefits

Simultaneous access for multiple applications to a PROFIBUSnetwork

Ethernet/ Company network

De facto standard for device parameterization with FDT/DTM,regardless of manufacturer or device class Select the number of PROFIBUS channels that fits your needs Access data simultaneously to existing control systems

Operatorstation

Viable alternative for connecting control systems to Ethernet Rapid integration through simple user interface and OPC server Numerous sample applications for various development environments and programming languages

Controller/PLC

Customer-specific adaptations for optimal integration in your environment

DP/PA-coupler DP slave

Our Experience

Benefit from our extensive experience with fieldbus systems andour large install-base. Softing is an independent company and a leader in providing key technology components to manu-facturers of fieldbus devices. We actively participate in all major fieldbus standard working groups and take pride in continually improving our offer to meet new requirements. At the sametime we ensure backwards compatibility so your investment withus includes the opportunity to enhance your existing product with the latest technology.

Ex barrier ... ... PA slave ...... PA Slave
intrinsicallysafe Typical system architecture: PROFIBUS Ethernet gateways from Softing allow various PCs to access all PROFIBUS devices – regardless of the controller