Description

The Communication Gateway Module (CGW) provides information to external hosts including

measurements, alarms, statuses, and system controls using standard industrial protocols.

The CGW is designed for integration with process control and other automation systems.

The Communication Gateway module occupies a single slot and has two

RJ-45 Ethernet ports supporting Modbus and EGD protocols.

PROFINET protocol is supported on the CGW’s Port A Ethernet port.

The module OK LEDs indicate when the module is functioning properly,

and the LINK LED indicates when the module is communicating to the rest of the system.

The Comm Gateway Module includes two Ethernet ports which provide

TCP/IP communications capabilities. 

The supported industrial protocols are:

• Modbus TCP/IP: Modbus over Ethernet is available for

connection to HMI’s, unit control systems, or other plant

automation equipment. The module can only be

configured as a server and supports configurable

Modbus addresses within the 40000 address range.

• Ethernet Global Data (EGD): EGD is a GE protocol used

on Mark VI and Mark Vie controllers and by GE

Programmable Automation Controllers and certain 3rd

party automation equipment. Version 3.04 and

backward compatibility with previous versions is supported.

•  PROFINET (Process Field Network): is an open Industrial

Ethernet communication protocol used for real-time data

exchange between controllers and devices in industrial automation.