Communications - Bridges and Gateways
EtherNet/IP Board Level Gateway

EtherNet/IP in an RJ-45 Connector.
Quickly convert your 8, 16 or 32-bit device a fully EtherNet/IP-enabled device with the RTA ExLiknk RJ45 Connector. With a small form factor (as big as a pair of dice), high speed serial connection to your device (230Kbps), Modbus RTU Slave Communications and optional Modbus/TCP communications, the module is a perfect way to quickly get your standard product in the huge Ethernet market.

Based on a very powerful 55 Mhz ARM7TDMI RISC core the ExLink is the simplest, most powerful solution for Ethernet networking. Options include:

  • EtherNet/IP Server
  • EtherNet/IP Client
  • Modbus/TCP Server
  • Modbus/TCP Client


Features:

  • EtherNet/IP Server Generic Device Operation
  • High Speed TTL Serial Interface with up to 230Kbps throughput
  • Small Footprint 1.445” (36.703mm) x 0.75” (19.05mm) x 0.735” (18.669mm)
  • 802.3 Compliant 10/100 Mbit network interface
  • Extended Operating Range (-40°C to 185°C)
  • Modbus RTU Slave Host Communications
  • High-Performance NS7520 32-bit 55MIPS ARM7TDMI RISC Core
  • Web Server Configuration


Multiple Ethernet protocol options are available. Call, email mailto:exlink@rtaautomation.com, or visit http://www.rtaautomation.com/6102 for product data.


Network Features Supported

Device Profile Type:

Communications Adapter 0x0C

Total CIP Connections Supported:

Total Max # of connections: 12

Explicit Messaging:

Originator Max # of connections:
Max # of connections: 8

I/O Messaging:

(Scanner) Max # of connections:
Target (Adapter) Max # of connections: 4

CIP Safety Node:

Vendor Specific
Safety Discrete I/O

Device Configuration Options:

Hardware Switches
EDS
EDS File Instance in Device
Parameter Objects
Custom Software

MAC Parameter Configuration:

Speed: 10Mbps 100Mbps Auto Manual
Duplex: Half Full Auto Manual

Address Configuration:

Hardware Switches
BootP
DHCP
Custom Software

Contact Information

Real Time Automation

Sales Office:
150 S. Sunny Slope Road
Suite 130
Brookfield,  WI  53005
United States
Phone: 262-439-4999
Fax: 262-439-4989
Email: ascii2plc@rtaautomation.com
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