Prosoft A-PAL/B PA Link Series B PA Gateway

The PROFIBUS PA gateway allows the user to interface PROFIBUS

PA DPV0/DPV1 to either EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus® devices.

When configured as a Master, the PA Link can exchange up to 2

kilobytes of PROFIBUS PA device and status data.

The PA Link has two Ethernet ports for a Linear or Ring (Device Level

Ring – DLR) Ethernet topology. The Ethernet ports can also be

configured for port mirroring, allowing for better fault analysis.

The PA Link can synchronize to an NTP Server allowing for automatic

time synchronization. It also supports an onboard non-volatile event log

for improved fault finding. The PA Link has a built-in Power Conditioner

which can supply up to 420 mA. The power conditioner is protected

against a configurable overcurrent limit. The module also has a

configurable built-in Fieldbus terminator.

The PA Link provides a range of statistics and tools to provide a

detailed diagnostic overview of each PA Link, which speeds-up fault

finding. The Slate Configuration Utility allows the user to perform a

PROFIBUS PA packet capture of the running Fieldbus which can be

used to analyze the bus behavior and packets received. The PA Link

also provides global and device specific statistics.

Features

• Direct link from PROFIBUS PA to EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP/IP

• Exchange up to 2 kilobytes of PROFIBUS PA device and status data

• Support for up to 32 PROFIBUS PA slave devices

• Embedded 2 port Ethernet switch – DLR capable

• Built-in Isolated PA Power Conditioner – Max. 420 mA (Temperature limited)

• Configurable bus Current Protection (Trip)

• Built-in configurable Bus Terminator

• Supports PROFIBUS PA Master Redundancy (Active / Standby)

• FDT Asset Management -  DTM Available

Configuration

• The Slate Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and

troubleshooting of the module. The stand-alone configuration utility allows

users to define the setup and configuration of the PROFIBUS PA module,

connections with controllers and devices.