Softing mbGate PB

Product Code: GCA-EN-024808

Softing mbGate PB is Modbus TCP Server To Profibus PA/DP Master Gateway

Softing mbGate PB enables a simple connection of PROFIBUS Slave Devices to Modbus Control Systems via Internal I/O Mapping

With Softing mbGate PB it is possible to integrate up to 2 PROFIBUS PA segments and 1 PROFIBUS DP segment into Modbus TCP control systems. It acts as Modbus TCP Server and PROFIBUS Master. With our gateway the engineering costs can be reduced since it re-uses existing power conditioners in technology upgrade projects. It enables configuration, parameterization and plant asset management using standard industry tools.

Key Component for Transition to State-of-the-Art Technology

• Simple replacement of installed PROFIBUS DP/PA segment couplers
• Re-use of existing PROFIBUS segments without requiring modification

Direct Connectivity to PROFIBUS Segments

• Single access point to PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA segments from Modbus TCP networks
• Acting as Modbus TCP Server and PROFIBUS PA and PROFIBUS DP Master
• Support of one PROFIBUS DP segment and up to two PROFIBUS PA segments

Configuration, Parameterization and Plant Asset Management Using Standard Industry Tools

• Supports major Modbus engineering tools such as Schneider Unity Pro or Siemens TIA Portal
• Included CommDTM allowing use in FDT/DTM frame applications
• EDD-based device parametrization using Siemens Simatic PDM

MODBUS/TCP Redundancy

• Supports the use of two redundant PLCs and two redundant gateways
• Easily enabled via licensing
• Full control of redundant operation mode via engineering and PLC