Multi-protocol, device server, protocol translator

ProtoNode

LonWorks, BACnet, Metasys N2 Multi-protocol Device Server

The ProtoNode is designed to be used by customers who need to quickly and easily enable their new or legacy devices to interface with other protocols. The extensive FieldServer driver library, coupled with the FieldServer experience in protocol translation gateways provides the OEM customer with confidence that their products will meet the foreign networks requirements for interfacing.

ProtoNode provides the greatest flexibility and versatility available today. It supports virtual nodes which allows multiple OEM controllers to connect to a single ProtoNode and seen as separate controllers on the various field networks.

ProtoNode includes all the hardware and software to enable the customer's products to interface to various networks and multiple drivers can be installed on a single ProtoNode.

  • ProtoNode RAR is particularly designed for cost sensitive high volume applications that support RS-485 to RS-485 conversion (for Modbus RTU, BACnet MSTP or Metasys N2 conversion), and can support 100-150 Modbus RTU registers. The protocol mapping is programmed at the factory and cannot be changed in the field. There are DIP switches provided for setting Node- ID, MAC address and Baud-Rate (Auto-Baud for BACnet MSTP is supported).
  • ProtoNode RER includes two RS-485 and one Ethernet port and can be programmed in the field or pre-programmed in the factory..
  • ProtoNode LER includes a LonWorks port in addition to the RS-485 and Ethernet ports.
  • ProtoNode BRE includes two serial ports that can be configured as RS-232 or RS-485 plus an Ethernet port.ProtoNode is provided with the necessary protocol drivers. Multiple drivers can be installed on a single ProtoNode. FieldServer can provide custom driver support when needed.
protocol translator, Modbus, device server, multiple protocols, ethernet, serial

Features/Benefits

  • The most flexible and versatile multi-protocol Device Server on the market.
  • Supports virtual nodes allowing multiple OEM controllers to connect to a single ProtoNode and seen as separate controllers on the various field networks.
  • TRUE protocol translation and not Protocol packet Encapsulation.
  • Interfaces to over 85 Building and Industrial Automation Protocols.
  • Two RS-485 serial ports and one Ethernet port on the Model RER enable Serial to Serial or Serial to Ethernet protocol translation for bridging legacy devices to Industrial Automation or Building Automation networks
  • LonWorks version Model LER enables RS-485 or Ethernet 2-way connection to LonWorks to meet needs for interface between legacy and open protocol systems..
  • Can easily support OEM’s custom host serial or Ethernet protocols.
  • Multi-Client and Multi-Server support ensures Interoperability between any Industrial and or Building Automation protocols.
  • Flash upgradeable.

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