Ethernet comms for all Technosoft intelligent drives

August 2006 Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Technosoft has announced that all its drives can now communicate with a host via an Ethernet network through the auxiliary Ethernet/RS232 adapter module, using the UDP/IP protocol.

Designed in a compact size (72 x 42 x 17 mm), incorporated features include:

* RS232 connector (DB9 male).

* Ethernet connector (RJ45 female).

* TCP/UDP Socket Services.

* DHCP support.

* Single power supply: 12-48 V (with reverse polarity protection).

* ESD protection for serial and supply signals.

* RS232 communication up to 115 Kbps.

* Ethernet communication 10/100 Base-T, full/half duplex.

The adapter translates communication messages encapsulated in UDP packets into RS232 serial data and vice-versa. When connected to a Technosoft drive, the adapter converts the drive serial port into an Ethernet interface. If several Technosoft drives are connected in a CAN-bus network, a host can access all drives using a single RS232 serial link with any drive in the network. When combined with the Ethernet/RS232 Adapter, the host has full access, via Ethernet, to all Technosoft drives connected in a CAN-bus network.

Two LEDs are integrated into the Ethernet port, showing the network status. Other two status LEDs are present on the adapter board. The yellow LED turns on when a host/PC connects to the drive via the adapter. The green LED turns on during traffic between the drive and the host.

The Ethernet Communication option is included in EasyMotion Studio, Technosoft's software platform for motion programming, and in all TML_LIB motion libraries for PC under Windows or Linux.

Using Ethernet/RS232 Adapter together with a TML_LIB motion library users can command and interrogate any drive in a multi-axis control system having Technosoft drives connected between them via CAN-bus.

For more information contact Technosoft, +41 32 732 55 00, [email protected], www.technosoftmotion.com

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