The Ascon’s deltadue DX and DY series of gateways, adapters and WebSCADA interface the PID control and acquisition modules with Plcs, PC based systems, SCADAs and Operator Panels to realize different architectures by connecting the modules to:
- A PLC or SCADA with MODBUS TCP protocol via an Ethernet network or the web.
- Any web browser for the configuration of HTML management pages and to MODBUS TCP SCADAs via an Ethernet network.
- A MODBUS TCP SCADA (via Ethernet network) and to a PLC (PROFIBUS DP or MODBUS RTU or DeviceNet) simultaneously.
- CANopen, PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet networks.
- MODBUS RTU networks with different baud rate, parity and stop bits.
- Two masters, such as Operator Panels, SCADA, PACs, etc. simultaneously.
The DX also include the following Manager functions:
- Automatic learning and back up of the modules configuration data;
- Hot Swapping, automatic configuration and parameterisation of replaced modules;
- Offline configuration and parameterisation, the modules data are downloaded into the DX before they are mounted, when the modules are inserted into their housings, they are recognised, configured and parameters are downloaded;
- Diagnostic of the modules, the DX scans all the modules to verify if they are the correct ones and working properly.
The modules can work as independent units; no back planes or common modules are necessary. The DX is optional, it must be ordered only when the professional gateway or Manager functions are necessary.