We have the following scenario where we need a Controllogix PLC to be able to read data from Siemens PLCs on two separate networks.
Controllogix with a Prosoft Profibus Card (able to act as Profibus Master only)
Siemens Network #1
5) S7-300 PLCs connected via MPI network.
One of the S7-300 PLCs has a DP port connected to an ET 200M rack.
Siemens Network #2
- Same as Network #1
My first thought is to add a DP/DP Coupler on each of the DP networks and then connect both of the DP/DP Couplers to the Cotrollogix. Is this the best solutions? Is there any way to connect the Prosoft Profibus card directly to the MPI network?
Thanks.
Controllogix with a Prosoft Profibus Card (able to act as Profibus Master only)
Siemens Network #1
5) S7-300 PLCs connected via MPI network.
One of the S7-300 PLCs has a DP port connected to an ET 200M rack.
Siemens Network #2
- Same as Network #1
My first thought is to add a DP/DP Coupler on each of the DP networks and then connect both of the DP/DP Couplers to the Cotrollogix. Is this the best solutions? Is there any way to connect the Prosoft Profibus card directly to the MPI network?
Thanks.