EtherNet/IP Gateway
Connecting SONOFLOW® and SEMIFLOW® Sensors to a PLC Controller
The EtherNet/IP Gateway efficiently connects up to 12 SONOFLOW or SEMIFLOW ultrasonic clamp-on or inline flow meters to a PLC controller in an EtherNet-based system environment. The widely accepted EtherNet/IP protocol allows reliable real-time communication and data exchange between the sensors and the PLC. The EtherNet/IP Gateway offers a number of standard parameters and commands, which can be selected according to the application requirements.
Product Benefits
- Future proof Industry 4.0 feature for lab digitization
- Fast, precise and reliable continuous real-time process monitoring and controlling
- Maximized system uptime and reduced operational costs
- Pre-configured parameters and commands for convenient implementation
- Connection of up to 12 ultrasonic clamp-on or inline flow meters
- Industry-wide accepted protocol
EtherNet/IP Gateway - Network Integration
- Enhanced data handling and data transfer for advanced monitoring and data analysis
- Pre-programmed library with Modbus registers for time-saving installation
- Tested and approved by SONOTEC for clamp-on and inline flow meters
- Convenient installation and configuration via browser-based interface
- Gateway as DHCP server within an IP-based system environment
- Signal conversion from EtherNet/IP to Modbus RTU vice versa
Communication Principle
The SONOTEC EtherNet/IP Gateway enables communication and data exchange between up to 12 SONOFLOW or SEMIFLOW ultrasonic clamp-on or inline flow meters and an EtherNet/IP-based system (e.g., PLC). It converts the signal of a connected PLC transmitter via EtherNet/IP into Modbus RTU and the other direction.
Enhanced Process Monitoring through Digital Workflows
The digital transformation can fundamentally change workflows. By connecting instruments and equipment via an EtherNet-based system, the entire work process can be operated remotely. Process engineers have a complete overview to monitor each single process step and to perform
required actions. Hence, the uptime and productivity can be enhanced. Consequently, any process improvement ranging from consistent monitoring and validating to digital workflows can help to make processes more stable and increase the process quality.
