自动化工程师经常需要弥合工厂中使用的不同协议和网络之间的差距，但它们还需要在同一网络系列内的设备之间进行通信。例如，在PROFINET和Profibus-World中，有许多设备和子系统不能彼此通信。可能需要在两个控制网络之间连接诸如铜缆和光纤或耦合/脱耦I / O数据的不同的物理格式。通过最近升级的AnyBus X-Gateways，HMS工业网络可以提供有关所连接的异构Profi-Equipment的方法。
“According to our latest market research, PROFINET and PROFIBUS are two of the most dominant networks on the global market today,” says Markus Bladh, Product Manager for gateways at HMS Industrial Networks. “So naturally, we get a lot of requests for connectivity to the PROFI-world, but we also get requests for connectivity within these networks. Although our Anybus gateways are mostly known for interconnecting all types of networks, it is really interesting to see the attention Anybus X-gateways get as a cost-efficient way to connect different physical formats and standards within the PROFI-world. This enables system integrators and factory owners to connect otherwise incompatible devices and systems.”
以下是Qualus Gateways如何解决Profinet和Profibus内的连接问题的一些示例。
- Coupling a PROFINET IRT machine with a controlling PLC
许多工厂需要在两个控制PROFINET IRT网络之间耦合或取消I / O数据 - 例如在工厂的两个段之间。AnyBus X-Gateway可以充当PROFINET / PROFINET耦合器，可快速传输I / O数据。PROFINET接口作为PROFINET I / O或IRT网络上的I / O设备。 - 耦合PROFIBUS网络
两个控制PROFIBUS网络之间的I / O数据的耦合或解耦是AnyBus X-Gateway的其他常见任务。此功能通常被称为DP / DP耦合。两个PROFIBUS网络彼此电流和逻辑上。 - Coupling PROFINET I/O networks
还可以在两个控制PROFINET I / O网络之间耦合或脱充I / O数据。该功能的众所周知的名称是PN / PN耦合。 - Connecting a fiber optic network to a copper network
PROFINET FO在德国汽车工业中特别受欢迎。但是，许多机器和系统不带光纤连接。AnyBus X-Gateway可以作为两个网络版本之间的耦合器，使它们能够进行通信。 - 从PROFIBUS迁移到PROFINET
许多工厂具有功能丰富的PROFIBUS网络，作为其主要工厂网络或工厂内的子系统。但是，通常需要安装运行PROFINET的设备或系统。使用AnyBus X-Gateway，可以轻松完成此开关。X-Gateway充当两个网络之间的转换器，可以在分钟内安装 - 从现场总线到工业以太网的非常快速的方法。最终用户将能够重用并将工作充分利用的现有设备用于新的高性能自动化系统。
“We see both fieldbuses and industrial Ethernet networks increasing at the moment,” says Markus Bladh. “Trends such as the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 require more and more industrial machines to become networked and this also requires more connectivity within the different network worlds. With the Anybus X-gateway product range, HMS offers an easy and cost-effective way to get connectivity between different devices and networks within the PROFI-world.”
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