Hi there,

We're dealing with some changes in our Rockwell network. Is there a converter for ControlNet to TCP/IP?

 

You need to clearly define what you mean by TCP/IP since it is only a transport protocol. You should specify the application protocol. Are you talking about Ethernet/IP or Modbus/TCP or something else?

 

I was talking about Ethernet/IP.

 

What do you currently have?

If you have a ControlLogix rack with Controlnet, then adding a 1756-ENET card will allow you to have access data via TCP/IP.

or

If you have a ControlLogix rack with Ethernet, then adding a 1756-1756-CNBR card will allow you to have access data via Controlnet.

 

Hi there,

I think that the cheapest way to solve your problem would be to get a gateway. I also believe that the gateway solution will require a minimum amount of work. There are several suppliers out there. I have only experience with the Anybus X-gateway.

For information about the gateway, go to:
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=167&ProdType=Anybus X-gateway
or
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=375&ProdType=Anybus X-gateway

If you have any specific questions, email me:
[email protected]

/Pat

 

What are the limitation of using ControlNet communication bus for the control logix between the controller & the Work stations (supervisory network)?

 

Hi,

In my opinion ControlNet is a great peer to peer and IO network for the Logix platform, but for HMI's and Scada I would go Ethernet. With workstations the choice with IO servers that support ControlNet is limited whereas nearly every Scada package or IO server provider will have a ControlLogix packages.

Regards,
Trevor.

 

Which converter you suggest for controlnet to Modbus/TCP

 

Hi,

www.fieldserver.com has a ControlNet to Modbus TCP/IP gateway that is well tried and tested in the industry.

Regards,
Richard

 

> Which converter you suggest for controlnet to Modbus/TCP <

Just installed a module to send words from a AB compact Logix to a SCADAPAK which uses Modbus/TCP and it worked prefect. Made by RTA,Inc. (Real Time Automation).