SIMATIC PN/BACnet LINK

Product description:

The PN/BACnet LINK is a communication gateway and enables the connection of SIMATIC controllers to the BACnet/IP fieldbus over PROFINET. This connection enables the exchange of information and data between PROFINET and BACnet/IP.

3General features

• 1 BACnet port (Fast Ethernet, RJ45). The maximum transmission rate is 100 Mbps.

• The PN/BACnet LINK supports BACnet/IP according to DIN EN ISO16484-5 and Addendum ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2012.

• BACnet/IP profile: B-GW (BACnet gateway)

• 2 PROFINET interfaces (integrated switch) enable PROFINET line operation according to Conformance Class B (CC-B).

• A PN/BACnet LINK can be both a BACnet client and a BACnet server. The actual functionality of the PN/BACnet LINK is defined when it is configured. A mixed mode of Client and Server functionality is possible.

• The PN/BACnet LINK is configured via the corresponding HSP in the TIA Portal.

• The following options are available for creating BACnet object references: – Manual input of the required object addresses – Scanning the network with takeover of the selected objects – Import a network description (EDE file) and select the desired objects

• The BACnet server located in the PN/BACnet LINK can handle up to 1000 subscribers. • The BACnet client located in the PN/BACnet LINK can establish communication relationships with up to 126 BACnet devices.

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