ET-GT Industrial Modbus Gateways
Sixnet Networking Series
Ethernet Modbus Gateway
Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All speci
fi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.
Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
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Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All specifi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.
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Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All specifi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.
Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All specifi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.
Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All specifi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.
Sixnet Technology Park
•
331 Ushers Road
•
Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA
1 518.877.5173
•
Fax 1 518.877.8346
•
sales@sixnet.com
SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR INDUSTRIAL NETWORKING CHALLENGES WWW.SIXNET.COM
INDUSTRIAL ETHERNET MODBUS GATEWAY
ET-GT-232/485-1
The ET-GT-232-1 and ET-GT-485-1 gateways provide Ethernet
access to your existing Modbus, Sixnet or other serial devices.
You can gain all the advantages of Ethernet without replac-
ing any hardware. Use these gateways in conjunction with the
Sixnet OPC server to interface to any Windows software via
OPC or DDE links. Or use the Modbus/TCP or Modbus/UDP
I/O driver offered with most major HMI and SCADA software to
interface seamlessly with these gateways.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Connect serial devices to an Ethernet network
Supports the Modbus TCP/IP open standard
Connects to Modbus RTU and ASCII serial devices
Supports many other protocols - see manual
Compatible with all Sixnet serial ports
The ideal bridge for your legacy systems
Super easy to setup and use
TROUBLE FREE OPERATION
Ultra-rugged and reliable
-30 to +70 °C operation with no fans!
UL/CSA (CUL), CE and HazLoc (Zone 2) rated
ETHERNET PERFORMANCE
Unmanaged, store & forward, wire-speed
Ethernet port 10BaseT at 10Mbps
Ethernet protocols TCP/IP or UDP
Ethernet isolation 1500 VRMS 1 minute
IEEE 802.3 (10Mbps Ethernet)
SERIAL PERFORMANCE
Serial protocols Sixnet, Modbus ASCII and
Modbus RTU, and others
RS232 port TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, GND
RS485 port 2 wire (TD, RD, GND)
Max. serial baud rate 115,200 (ET-GT-232),
57,600 (ET-GT-485)
Max. # of RS-485 devices 32
Max. RS485 cable distance
1 km w/ 24 AWG wire & 57,600
2 km w/ 20 AWG wire & 38,400
3.5 km w/ 18 AWG wire & 19,200
RS485 isolation 1200 VRMS 1 minute
POWER INPUT
Required supply voltage 10-30 VDC
Input power: 0.5 watt typical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
(cold startup at -30 °C)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C
Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration and shock – IEC60068-2-6, -27, -32
PRODUCT DATASHEET
ET-GT-XXX-1_DATASHEET
REV: 12-JUNE-09
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
Electrical safety – UL508 / CSA C22.2/14
EMC – FCC part 15, ICES-003
Hazardous locations – UL1604 / CSA C22.2/213 (Class I, Div. 2)
ISO9001:2000 certifi ed company
PHYSICAL
DIN rail or direct mounting
Case – Aluminum and Lexan
Ingress protection – IP30
Weight – 10 oz (0.28 kg)
Dimensions – see mechanical diagram
MECHANICAL
ORDERING INFORMATION
ET-GT-232-1 Ethernet to RS232 gateway
ET-GT-485-1 Ethernet to RS485 gatewa
y
0.17"
[0.43]
(clear for
#8 screw)
DIN EN
50022
(not
included)
4.48" [11.37 cm]
4.75" [12.07 cm]
Front View
ET-GT-232 and ET-GT-485
2.94"
[7.45 cm]
3.17"
[8.05 cm]
1.38" [3.5 cm]
1.06" [2.7 cm]
0.30"
[0.76 cm]
DIN EN50022
(not included with units;
not shown to scale;
for reference only)
0.28"
[0.70 cm]
0.24"
[0.60 cm]
1.60"
[4.07 cm]
0.11" [0.28 cm]
Side View
0.20" [0.51 cm]
1.35"
[3.43 cm]
0.30" [0.76 cm]
All specifi cations are subject to change. Consult factory for latest info.