Two new linking devices from Rockwell Automation provide PlantPAx process automation system users with connectivity to FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices. The Allen-Bradley 1788-EN2FFR and 1788-CN2FFR linking devices provide a direct link from EtherNet/IP or ControlNet networks to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 device-level network, making the integration of FOUNDATION Fieldbus devices intuitive and seamless.
“基金会现场总线标准是许多流行行业公司之间的热门选择，因为电线，调试和支持储蓄数码网络优惠，”Grahwell自动化产品经理Graham Proctor解释说。“通过这些链接设备，PlantPax系统用户可以访问有关改进的诊断，故障排除，维护和正常运行时间的数据。”
由于附加配置文件（AOP）和自动配置工具，1788-EN2FFR和1788-CN2FFR链接设备从Rockwell自动化提供简化的安装到RSLogix 5000软件中。自动配置工具通过应用最常用的配置，帮助AOP提供更详细的现场设备配置的图形环境。此外，AOP提供内置诊断，包括有关网络电压和电流的信息，内部温度和设备状态，也可以直接从设备显示屏直接查看，简化工厂运算符的故障排除。内置的WebServer还提供远程访问网络和现场设备数据。
Both devices support up to 16 field devices on a single H1 segment and feature multiple redundancy configurations, including redundant linking devices, H1 media, ControlNet media, and EtherNet/IP Device-Level Ring. No external software or user licenses are required for operation, and each device features a built-in power conditioner, which minimizes the equipment’s installed footprint.
