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HMS Networks Anybus® EtherNet/IP™ Linking Device Gateways

HMS Networks Anybus® EtherNet/IP™ Linking Device Gateways enable ControlLogix® and CompactLogix® controllers on EtherNet/IP to seamlessly communicate with Modbus, PROFIBUS, DF1, and serial devices. The EtherNet/IP gateways offer a unique integration to Studio 5000® Logix designer. Everything (even the proprietary Master configuration software) is accessible from Studio 5000. No extra 3rd-party software or licenses are needed. The HMS Networks Anybus EtherNet/IP linking device gateways save 40% to 70% compared to an in-chassis PLC communication module.

Unlike in-chassis modules (physically connected to the PLC), the Linking Devices allow mounting close to the connected machine. The proximity allows connection establishment via a single Ethernet cable instead of multiple network-specific cables. The stand-alone (distributed) devices do not affect PLC backplane performance (PLC execution time), even when large amounts of data is transferred. This is especially relevant for the PROFIBUS and Modbus-TCP versions, which allow up to 4kB of I/O in each direction.

Features

  • Connectivity solutions for the Rockwell Automation Logix™ Architecture
  • Mount on a DIN rail close to the connected devices
  • Eliminate long cable runs with expensive proprietary cables
  • Benefit from using a long and inexpensive Ethernet cable
  • Support for Beacon-Based DLR (Device Level Ring)
  • No hardware or software device changes needed
  • 40% to 70% less costly than an in-chassis PLC communication module
  • No reduction to PLC backplane performance (PLC execution time), even when a large amount of data is transferred from the Linking Device to the Logix™ PLC
  • Data presented from the connected devices as named and structured Studio 5000 controller tags
  • PLC scans the Linking Device as if it were any other I/O device on the network
  • Gives no greater burden to the network than the speed of the device connection
  • Configured using a Custom Add-On Profile for Studio 5000 Logix™ Designer
    • No need for any separately installed software or licenses
    • Dynamically generates data structures for each device connected
    • No ladder logic files (add-on instructions) needed
    • PROFIBUS, Modbus-TCP, and serial protocol configuration, all accessed through your existing Studio 5000 software

Resources

ControlLogix Application Examples

HMS Networks Anybus® EtherNet/IP™ Linking Device Gateways

Additional Resources

Publicado: 2022-11-30 | Actualizado: 2022-12-12