Operating instructions WPM Gateway IoT
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WPM Gateway Administration
9.4
Connecting press control
External devices can be connected to the WPM Gateway via the interfaces of the WPM Gate-
way for data exchange or control.
9.4.1
Connection via EtherCat or Profinet
Set up connection via a Fieldbus interface – EtherCAT or Profinet
The WPM Gateway has a Fieldbus interface, which enables connection to an EtherCat network
or a Profinet network.
Open view:
Main menu => Administration => Fieldbus
Fig. 9-4 Connection via Fieldbus interface
1) Connect the WPM Gateway to the EtherCAT or Profinet network via the Fieldbus network
interface.
2) Select the EtherCAT or Profinet application.
3) Confirm the selection by clicking the
Save
button.
It is not possible to use both applications at the same time.
The device description files for the EtherCAT or Profinet Fieldbus connection can be download-
ed via the
Downloads
button.
•
For EtherCAT, download the file Fieldbus_EtherCAT_Gateway.xml
•
For Profinet, download the file Fieldbus_Profinet_Gateway.xml.
For the functional scope of the EtherCAT or Profinet application, contact a representative at
FIBRO GMBH.
