Our Bulletin 1788 Redundant EtherNet/IP™ to Profibus-PA Linking Device provides a fast and integrated solution for adding Profibus-PA field devices to any Logix platform. These linking devices provide a direct link between Profibus-PA and EtherNet/IP without requiring an intermediate Profibus-DP layer.
Overview
- Self-contained, panel, or DIN-rail mountable device
- Links an EtherNet/IP™ network to a single Profibus-PA segment
- Operates as a true PA master without requiring a DP network, DP master, coupler device, or external power conditioner
- Supports as many as 24 PA field devices
- Supports multiple levels of device and media redundancy
- Provides two physical Profibus-PA ports
- Intelligent Fieldbus Junction Box protects the network from both short and open circuit faults, improving the overall reliability of the system
- Supports EtherNet/IP Media redundancy
- Hosts two Ethernet ports through Embedded Ethernet Switch technology
- Allows the device to be connected in a linear or a Device Level Ring (DLR) topology
- Supports Master Device redundancy
- Allows two identically-configured Redundant EtherNet/IP to Profibus-PA linking devices to be connected on the same PA network
- Supports transfer of data between the devices and the Logix controller
- Provides seamless RSLogix 5000™ environment integration through Add-On Profiles, which automatically identifies field devices and configures them to their default settings
- Supports FDT/DTM Technology, allowing direct access to field device diagnostics and parameters using an FDT frame, such as FactoryTalk® AssetCentre
- Provides all basic diagnostic information in the input assembly
- Helps simplify large network commissioning through diagnostic parameters such as Power Supply Voltage, PA Bus Voltage (A & B bus), PA Bus Current (A & B bus), and Unit Internal Temperature
- Simplifies commissioning through onboard advanced diagnostics, including a node-specific PA bus oscilloscope trace that can be viewed within the RSLogix5000 Add-On Profile
Specifications
Certifications
- c-UL-us
- CE
- C-Tick
- EtherNet/IP
- KC
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
Documentation
| Resource | Publication Number | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Profibus PA Linking Device Product Profile | 1788-PP005 | |
| Redundant EtherNet/IP to PROFIBUS-PA Linking Device Quick Start | 1788-QS002 | |
| EtherNet/IP and ControlNet to PROFIBUS-PA Linking Device User Manual | 1788-UM058 |