Convert 100s of protocols in minutes with the New Vlinx™ Fieldbus Gateway
Posted by Mike Fahrion on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 @ 11:00 AM
Get All Your Devices on the Same Page Regardless of Protocol ... with the New VlinxTM Fieldbus Gateway
- Multiple protocol conversion for total system integration
- IT-ready data logging for process tracking and improvement
- Remote asset management via built-in web server
- Reduce downtime with e-mail and SMS alarms
It's all here! Fieldbus gateway. Protocol conversion. Ethernet gateway. IT-ready data logging. Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway is the one-box solution for protocol conversion, bridging the communication gap between serial-only, fieldbus, and Ethernet devices - unlocking information from PLCs, drives, motion controllers, and more. Vlinx Fieldbus Gateway Manager free configuration software, with drag-and-drop register mapping, lets a Siemens® PLC communicate with an Allen Bradley® drive in seconds. Built-in Ethernet gateway network-enables serial or fieldbus machines onto a communication backbone in minutes and converts your old PLC's and drive'sproprietary protocol into a single, modern, open standard
And, there's more. Use the integrated web-server for secure, real-time remote monitoring, control and troubleshooting from any web-enabled PC, PDA or phone. Create a web-based HMI depiction of machines or processes with included 5000+ image graphics package. Collect and display data, store it for evaluation, or trigger PLC functions live or remotely. Add port logged "IT-ready" trending data to web pages, email, FTP sites, or other applications. Receive alarms or event notifications remotely via email or SMS text.