Gateways and Couplers
There is some confusion in the industry about these two terms. In general, they both provide a method for ‘joining’ two different networks. Strictly speaking, gateways provide a protocol conversion from one protocol to another. A coupler provides a way for two networks to share information
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PROFIBUS Gateway
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Helmholz NetLink Pro Compact Ethernet to Profibus gateway
More info- Up to 32 MPI/PROFIBUS connections
- Easy configuration via web interface
- Variables can be monitored in a browser window
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Thorsis isNet Lite Headstation
Buy NowThe isNet Lite Headstation is used to create a PROFIBUS gateway with the following Thorsis modules.
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Thorsis isNet DP module
More InfoThe isNet DP module extends the main module isNet Lite to work as a PROFIBUS DP Ethernet Gateway.
- single channel version
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Thorsis isNet DP-2 module
More infoThe isNet DP-2 module extends the main module isNet Lite to work as a PROFIBUS DP Ethernet Gateway.
- dual channel version
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Thorsis isNet DiagM PA module
More infoThe isNet DiagM PA is a stationary PROFIBUS PA diagnostic and master module
PROFIBUS Couplers
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Helmholz DP to DP coupler
More info- connects two PROFIBUS DP networks
- Electrical isolation between the PROFIBUS networks
- Setting of the PROFIBUS addresses using DIP switches or software
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Helmholz DP to PN coupler
More info- It allows data transfer between a PROFIBUS master and a PROFINET controller.
- Setting of the PROFIBUS addresses using DIP switches or software
Ethernet Couplers
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Helmholz PROFINET to PROFINET coupler
More info- Configuration with GSDML file, no further software required
- No influence on the opposite side in case of failure of the bus system
- PROFINET transmission rate 100 Mbps
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Helmholz PROFINET to ModbusTCP coupler
More info- Supports the full ModbusTCP address space with free assignment of IO data
- Supports multiple ModbusTCP clients accessing simultaneously
- Configuration only with GSDML file, no further software required
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Helmholz PROFINET to EtherNet/IP coupler
More info- 3 input and 3 output assemblies
- Configuration just with GSDML file, no further software necessary
- EDS file downloadable
- Diagnostics website
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Helmholz PROFINET to MQTT coupler
More info- Separate networks for PROFINET and MQTT connection
- Up to 100 values can be configured for transmission simultaneously
Ethernet (PROFINET or Modbus TCP or HART-IP) to HART gateway
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Thorsis isNet Lite Headstation
Buy Now- connect up to 5 fieldbus modules
- DIN rail mountable
- expansion module isNet H@rt for direct integration of HART field devices
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Thorsis isNet H@RT4 module
Buy Now- requires isNet Lite head station
- 4 single width channels
- up to 5 modules per head station
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Thorsis isNet H@RT8 module
More info- requires isNet Lite head station
- 8 double width channels
- up to 5 modules per head station
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Thorsis isNet H@RT8 + AI module
More info- 8 independent HART masters
- provides 24V DC power source
- field devices connect via 2-wires
Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU Gateway
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4Next MDB-E Ethernet serial converter
More infoIf you are looking for an easy-to-use Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway, then this one is for you. All the setup is done via the iBridge Android app.
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PROFINET to CAN Gateways
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PROFINET / CAN-Gateway CANopen Master
More info- CANopen Master according to CANopen® protocol DSP 301
- Up to 126 CANopen slaves
- Up to 1 Mbit/s CAN bit rate
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PROFINET / CAN-Gateway CANopen Slave
More info- CANopen Slave Device according to CANopen protocol DSP 301
- Up to 16 TPDOs / 16 RPDOs
- Up to 1 Mbit/s CAN bit rate