Power Electronics GBC05CI, Manual

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POWER ELECTRONICS ETHERNET GATEWAY
INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Ethernet Gateway
A gateway is a device that interconnects two networks of different
protocols and architectures. Typically, a gateway converts one protocol
stack into another.
Power Electronics Ethernet Gateway is used to interconnect Ethernet
(through MODBUS TCP/IP) with MODBUS RTU.
The Power Electronics Ethernet Gateway acts as a master in the
MODBUS RTU side and as a slave in the MODBUS TCP/IP side. This
manual gives the detailed description about the configuration and data
exchange in the g
ateway‟s MODBUS TCP/IP side.
The advantages of Ethernet networks are the following:
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Easy installation and maintenance.
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Flexibility for interconnecting different topologies.
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Stable standard that allows interconnecting devices from different
manufacturers.