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We are looking at removing some obsolete PLC's used for drive control and interfacing with Honeywell C300 via Modbus TCP. The drives used are mainly the ABB ACS600 series VSDs.

Our previous solution has been to use Simocode modules to create a Profibus network in the MCC which feeds into a Profibus Master Cabinet.

Howver, it is now desirable to interface direct to C300 via MB-TCP.

Does anyone know of a a similar product to the Simocode that outputs direct MB TCP? Ideally with some form of data concentrator inbuilt, but this is not essential.

We are trying to reduce the number of interfaces, gateways, protocol converters etc as cabinet space is very tight.

Take a look at the Tesys T motor management system at the Schneider Electric web site:

http://www.schneider-electric.com/corporate/en/products-s ervices/automation-control/products-offer/range-presentation.page?p_fu nct ion_id=27&p_family_id=282&p_range_id=1508

See the ABB's AC500 PLC.
Its small, extremely smart and fits for your needs. By default MB TCP and 2 serial Modbus S/M and opt wide range of field bus and TCP up to 8 different networks at same time. It's a perfect gateway for ABB's drive control its in-house solution or to any other system.

For details contact your local distributor or at site ABB.COM or yoram.lochner@il.abb.com

Andrew's request was for "a similar product to the Simocode that outputs direct MB/TCP", NOT for a GATEWAY !!! He even stated that he is trying to reduce the number of gateways!

The real answer to Andrew's need is called TesysT from Schneider Electric.