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Acyclic reading and writing of device parameters in the Modbus control program.
Detailed display of the operation state by LEDs.
Two Ethernet interfaces (connected internally on a single switch).
Power supply by connectors or rail connectors.
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System requirements
This gateway can be used in combination with a Modbus engineering system such as a
Schneider Unity Pro or Siemens TIA Portal. When the gateway is used to parameterize
PROFIBUS PA devices you need an FDT frame application, e.g. PACTware or Siemens
SIMATIC PDM. See the user guide for details. Also required are:
24V power supply
one power conditioner per segment
field barrier (for Ex environment)
PC with web browser
GSD file for each PROFIBUS device in your network
