MODBUS to PROFIBUS PA Gateway

Direct PROFIBUS PA Segment Integration into Modbus TCP Control Systems

Direct PROFIBUS PA Segment Integration into Modbus TCP 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
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 Modbus Server and PROFIBUS PA Master
Support of up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments
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

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Hardware
Processor	Altera Cyclone V SoC with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Status LEDs (Gateway)	PWR (power supply), RUN (operation), ERR (error), CFG (configuration and update)
Status LEDs (Fieldbus)	SF (system fault), BF (bus fault)
Interfaces and Connectors
Ethernet	2 * IEEE 802.3 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T, managed Ethernet switch for daisy chain totpology Connectors: RJ45 Protocol: Modbus TCP Server RESTful API interface for device configuration
PROFIBUS PA	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)	100 mm x 35 mm x 105 mm
Weight	About 0.25 kg
Power Supply	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
Operating / Storage	-40 °C ... +70 °C / -40 °C ... +85 °C
Temperature	(see detailed mounting description in user manual)
Relative Humidity	10 % ... 95 %, non-condensing
Cooling	Convection, no fan
Coating	Conformal coating based on ANSI / ISA-S71.04 G3
Mounting	DIN rail 35 mm
Protection Class	IP20

Description	Order number
mbGate PA, Modbus/TCP to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 32 PA devices)	GCA-EL-024802
mbGate PA, Modbus/TCP to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 64 PA devices)	GCA-EL-024804
pnGate PA, PROFINET to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 32 PA devices)	GCA-AL-024602
pnGate PA, PROFINET to PROFIBUS-PA Gateway. Supports up to 4 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 64 PA devices)	GCA-AL-024604
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	GCA-AL-024605
pnGate PB, PROFINET to PROFIBUS Gateway. Supports up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments (up to 32 PA devices, MBP physical layer) and 1 PROFIBUS DP segment (RS485)	GCA-AN-024608