Industrial networking technologies

The Communicator handles the complete serial protocol without the need for extensive PLC function blocks. This compact gateway consumes very little space in a switching cabinet and is easily mounted on a standard DIN-rail.

For devices with a Rockwell DF1 serial interface, the Communicator functions as a DF1 Master in half duplex mode. With its selectable RS-232/422/485 interface, It is possible connect multiple DF1 devices using one Communicator. Therefore making for a very cost effective industrial network connection.

  

 

 

Key features:

 

• Proven and trusted intelligent gateways providing unrivaled flexibility and functionality
• Once a configuration is completed it can be re-used for many other industrial networks
• Network enables almost any automation device with a serial RS-232/422/485 DF1 interface
• No hardware or software changes are required for the connected automation devicel
• Available for all major fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks
• Compatible with all leading PLC's from manufacturers such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Schneider etc..
• Complete protocol conversion performed by the Communicator, no extensive PLC function blocks required
• One Communicator can connect upto 31 serial DF1 devices using its RS-485 interface
• Included Configuration Manager with an easy visual DF1 configuration. No programming required!

 

Vendor: HMS