NT 100-RE-RS Gateway Protocol Converter PROFINET, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP + Others

Description

netTAP 100 is the protocol converter for sophisticated conversions and supports 2-port Real-Time Ethernet to serial, Fieldbus to Fieldbus, Real-Time Ethernet to Fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet to Ethernet automation protocols. It supports slave and master functionality in any combination. Master functionality is unrestricted when licensed.

A memory card slot allows the user to save firmware and configuration data on a removable card. In case of failure all that is necessary to bring the plant back on line within seconds is to move the memory card from the old netTAP 100 onto a spare unit. Apart from standard protocols, netTAP 100 supports the creation of serial protocols with the Lua-based scripting language netSCRIPT.

netSCRIPT is a Lua-based scripting language used for programming and loading applications onto target hardware. It requires SYCON.net (included), a Windows PC-based configuration and diagnostic tool, for development and deployment.

With netSCRIPT, devices equipped with RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial communication interfaces (UART ports) can be integrated into a higher-level control system via an additional bus system (Bus IO).

netSCRIPT programs are managed within SYCON.net, where users can edit, perform syntax checks, and store scripts. The final netSCRIPT program is then transferred to the target device along with the complete network configuration.

The serial communication protocol and sequence can be customized as needed. Functions for sending and receiving data via UART are provided, with data transfer to the superior bus system handled through IN and OUT data buffers. Additional functions are available for accessing these buffers, and status information can also be transmitted.