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Trying to integrate AB PLC5's communicating under ControlNet with Seimens PLC's under Profibus. Two or more PLC5's must have communication with one or more Siemens PLC's under Profibus. Have already looked at installing Ethernet on Existing PLC5's, but would like a way to use existing ControlNet Platform to communicate to Profibus.
Under present conditions, a single PLC5 on ControlNet is communicating with a maximum of two other PLC5's (one before and one after). Eventually, two PLC5's from the ControlNet network, must exchange data with at least Siemens PLC under Profibus.
Is there some form of ControlNet hub out there that along with a ControlNet to Profibus Gateway/Bridge can accomplish this. Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Under present conditions, a single PLC5 on ControlNet is communicating with a maximum of two other PLC5's (one before and one after). Eventually, two PLC5's from the ControlNet network, must exchange data with at least Siemens PLC under Profibus.
Is there some form of ControlNet hub out there that along with a ControlNet to Profibus Gateway/Bridge can accomplish this. Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
Thank you,