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News Release from: Ethernet Direct | Subject: BMM-101, single port Modbus gateway
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2007
Single port Modbus gateway links to
Ethernet
Provider of Ethernet products has introduced a single port Modbus gateway to provide Modbus communication between Ethernet and serial Modbus devices.
Provider of Industrial Networking and communication products, Ethernet Direct Corporation, has introduced its BMM-101, a single port Modbus gateway It provides Modbus communication between Ethernet and serial Modbus devices
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 7 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Considering the different between Modbus TCP (Ethernet) and Modbus ASCII/RTU (Serial), Ethernet Direct new solution BMM-101 is ideal, said Ethernet Direct, for the integration of Modbus Ethernet and serial devices.
By deploying BMM-101, Modbus serial slave devices can be seamlessly incorporated into an existing Modbus TCP network and Modbus TCP slaves can be made accessible to serial masters compatible with almost any Modbus network.
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Features of the BMM-101 include the following.
* Installation either by DIN rail or panel mount supportable.
* Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.
* Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial interface.
* Supports LAN and WAN communications.
* Management access password protected.
* Supports up to eight MODBUS TCP master to MODBUS RTU/ASCII.
* Supports MODBUS RTU/ASCII master to link up to 8 MODBUS TCP clients.
* Supports inactive timeout to shutdown connection for allowing accepting next connection.
* Supports loop back mode - data is echoed back for easily testing the connection.
Ethernet Direct understands the need for user friendly configuration tools when it comes to application requirements.
BMM-101 is designed with user friendly management software which provides an easy way to configure BMM-101.
This software would be able to search devices within a local area network independent of its subnet.
It can also locate a device with a specific IP address over wide area network.
BMM-101 can also be configured by its console port or through telnet connection and also comes with WEB interface for easy configuration.
In order to make connection testing easy, BMM-101 works at loop back mode in which all data is sent back immediately.
* About Ethernet Direct Corporation - Ethernet Direct brings a control system engineering perspective to networking technology.
The principals of Ethernet Direct come from process-control and PLC system backgrounds.
The Global Ethernet Direct team covers operations from product know-how, design implementation, quality assurance, manufacturing, logistics, sales, marketing and technical support.
We are well-positioned to fulfill customers' needs and markets' demands by providing a great variety of tailor-made products and services.
When you work with us, you will experience confidence and dependability.
By choosing Ethernet Direct, you have chosen excellence and long-term commitment, said the company.
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