Supported Features; System Requirements; Safety Precautions - Softing Modbus mbGate PA User Manual

Modbus Gateways - User Guide
2.3

Supported features

The Modbus Gateway supports the following features:
Simple connection to PROFIBUS PA and PROFIBUS DP devices using Modbus controllers.
Integration in FDT frame applications.
Integration in Siemens SIMATIC PDM.
Configuration of the gateway in a web browser.
Integrated configurator to start up the PROFIBUS devices.
Access to process values of PROFIBUS devices (input und output) in the Modbus control program.
Access to operation state and Life Sign of the PROFIBUS devices in the Modbus control program.
Changing of operation state of the PROFIBUS Master (STOP/RUN) in the Modbus control program.
Acyclic reading and writing of device parameters in the Modbus control program.
Detailed display of the operation state by LEDs.
Two Ethernet interfaces (switched internally).
Power supply by connectors or rail connectors.
High Availability.
2.4

System requirements

This gateway can be used in combination with a Modbus engineering system such as Schneider Unity Pro or
Siemens TIA Portal. When the gateway is used to parametrize PROFIBUS devices you need a Siemens
SIMATIC PDM or an FDT frame application like PACTware. Also required are:
24V power supply
one power conditioner per PROFIBUS PA segment
field barrier (for Ex environment)
PC with web browser
GSD file for each PROFIBUS device on your network
2.5

Safety precautions

CAUTION
During operation, the device's surface will be heated up. Avoid direct contact. When servicing,
turn off the power supply and wait until surface has cooled down.
Note
Do not open the housing of the Modbus Gateway. It does not contain any parts that need to
be maintained or repaired. In the event of a fault or defect, remove the device and return it to
the vendor. Opening the device will void the warranty!
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