Deutschmann Automation GmbH & Co.KG

UNIGATE IC – ready-to-install bus nodes for all industry protocols

Ready-to-install UNIGATE IC bus nodes from Deutschmann Automation relieve automation manufacturers from having to develop interfaces and thereby help them offer products for various protocols with little one-time development effort. The all-in-one bus nodes in a 32 DIL housing have been designed for embedded solutions for direct integration into terminal devices. The modules comprise a microcontroller, flash, RAM, and a bus controller. They handle the complete communication on the bus side, thus reducing the workload of the application's microprocessor.

UNIGATE ICs are connected to the host processor via a UART interface. Amongst others, Deutschmann offer models for Profibus, DeviceNet, CANopen, Modbus TCP, PROFINET (according to the PROFINET V.2.2 specification), EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, LonWorks, and BACnet. Furthermore, models with an RS232 or RS485 interface are available for Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII. Thanks to the identical hardware and software interfaces and functionality of all UNIGATE IC devices, manufacturers can offer various protocol options to their customers. They only need to integrate an adaptation board with a socket for the bus modules or implement a socket directly on the device PCB. Then they can insert the UNIGATE IC model for any customer’s choice communication protocol.

Advantage Deutschmann - Ready-to-install

• 70-80% reduced development effort

• Time-to-Market gain

• Assembly consists of standard components

• Connection to the host processor via UART interface

• Expandable via the synchronous serial interface e.g. for

   o ‚Stand-alone‘-mode (without processor applications)

   o Shift-register connection (e.g. LED activation, read-in of switch positions)

   o Analog/digital converter (e. g. analog sensor, 4-20mA current loop)

• Easy integration into your electronics

• Adaptation of the terminal device firmware is dropped

• All active components are included besides IC PN2Port

• Integrated isolation to FB interface

• Coverage of the major fieldbus and industrial Ethernet protocols with just one development

UNIGATE CM and UNIGATE EL: perfectly compatible CAN and Ethernet Gateways

Introducing UNIGATE CM and UNIGATE EL, Deutschmann Automation provide new, optimally harmonized gateways for connecting CAN and Ethernet networks with all market-standard industry protocols. UNIGATE EL gateways connect standard Ethernet devices with Modbus TCP, Profibus DP, MPI, DeviceNet, CANopen, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET (according to the PROFINET V2.2 / GSDML V2.3 specifications), etc., thereby facilitating the communication via Ethernet TCP/IP und UDP between the control / office level and the shop floor. A second Ethernet interface facilitates starting up. Technical staff can use it to gain direct access to the configuration of the connected gateways. Moreover, the extra interface provides an additional regular bus port. UNIGATE CM CAN and CANopen gateways feature an on-board CAN Master. Thereby, they can be used both, to connect CAN and CANopen networks with other protocols and to integrate CAN devices into any fieldbus or Ethernet environment.   

UNIGATE CX DIN rail modules have been developed precisely for this purpose. The units combine various fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet interfaces.

Quasi-uniting two UNIGATE CL in a modular setup, UNIGATE CXs are available for any fieldbus/Ethernet combination. Currently there are about 120 variants available.

Due to the constant development of new CL modules, for example in the Industrial Ethernet field, the numbers of available options are still rising.

Your advantage:

• Same mechanical design of all bus versions

• Space saving housing

• Wide voltage range

• Brandlabeling

• own logo

• own-article despcription

• Pre-configuration, import your own script

• neutral packaging

• Own front panel designed for your CI

UNIGATE FC - Connectable Multi-Protocol-Module

Ready-to-install two-port interfaces from the UNIGATE FC series feature conventional connection hardware: the miniature nodes comprise two RJ interfaces with diagnosis LEDs. Thereby, terminal devices can be linked in line topologies. Just like the compact interfaces from the UNIGATE IC series, UNIGATE FCs fit all necessary components such as a microcontroller, flash, RAM, and a bus controller on a small footprint. The multiprotocol modules are available for Fast Ethernet, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and BACnet/IP. Like the Ethernet-based UNIGATE IC modules, UNIGATE FC interfaces integrate a powerful, multiprotocol-capable FIDO (flexible input, deterministic output) chip from Innovasic. This chip’s design provides significant advantages over standard controllers with an integrated Ethernet interface. The FIDO chip employs PriorityChannel technology to manage real-time data traffic and non-real-time Ethernet packages.

Protocol Converter for all devices with a serial interface

The DIN rail protocol converters from the UNIGATE CL series have a serial interface for connecting automation components and other devices with all common fieldbuses and Industrial Ethernet standards. Terminal devices are connected via RS232, RS485, and RS422 interfaces. The communication between the serial side and the bus optionally takes place by means of standard protocols such as Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU (Master or Slave), and 3964 (R) RK512, or via DIN measurement bus or DIN 19244. UNIGATE CL protocol converters are available for a wide range of protocols. In addition to Modbus TCP and RS-based protocols such as Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII, Deutschmann offer devices for Profibus, MPI, DeviceNET, ASi, CANopen, LonWorks, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Ethernet TCP/IP, PROFINET, etc. The PROFINET models comply with the PROFINET V.2.25 specification. Deutschmann offer to fit UNIGATE CL converters – just like all UNIGATE products – with OEM brand labels.

Advantage Deutschmann - This speaks for UNIGATE CL

• Available for the most fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet versions

• RS232, RS485- and RS422 interfaces are on Board

• Same design on the serial side in all bus versions

• The fieldbus or Ethernet side meets the standards, respectively the standard market models.

• SSI protocol is supported e.g. for encoder

• Built-in isolation on the bus side, optionally on the serial side

• Configuration of the module via configuration tool WINGATE

• Free programming with PROTOCOL DEVELOPER (Deutschmann Script language)

• No adjustment of the device firmware needed

• Additional debug interface on board

• Modern, slim, DIN rail

• Same Dimensions in all bus variants

• Brand labeling, pre-configured according to the customer

• Wide voltage range from 10 to 33 VDC

• When using the RS485 interface, multiple terminal devices can be used on a PROTOCOL CONVERTER (e.g. Modbus RTU).