Gateways & Switches for Industrial Communication
The gateways of the netTAP series give you unprecedented flexibility when it comes to protocol conversions in communication networks.
The netHOST LAN gateway is used to control your fieldbus and Real-Time Ethernet systems through the conventional Ethernet.
The SPE Media Switch connects Single Pair Ethernet with Industrial Ethernet networks.
netSWITCH enables you to connect conventional Ethernet systems with Real-Time Ethernet networks.
Our gateways connect your SmartWire-DT devices and components into higher-level Real-Time Ethernet networks—saving you time with a flexible modular design. Save development costs and rely on intelligent wired solutions with SmartWire-DT and Hilscher.
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Gateways FAQ
Gateways are required as interfaces between different fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet protocols. They enable seamless communication and segmentation between machines, controllers, and networks, even when different standards are used.
A multiprotocol gateway is a gateway that supports multiple communication protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS. This allows multiple protocol conversions to be implemented with a single device.
- Protocol conversion between fieldbuses and Industrial Ethernet
- Integration of legacy and modern networks (retrofit)
- Real-time data transmission between controllers and devices
- Coupling of network segments using the same or different protocols
Thanks to netX technology, Hilscher gateways support all common protocols, including:
- Industrial Ethernet: PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, CC-Link IE Field, Sercos, POWERLINK
- Classic fieldbuses: PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, CC-Link
- Serial protocols: Modbus RTU, ASCII, 3964R
- Easy integration into heterogeneous networks
- Future-proof operation through broad protocol support
- Rugged, industrial-grade design
- Support for real-time communication
- Protection of existing systems as part of retrofit solutions
- Machinery and plant engineering: Connecting different control systems
- Process industry: Data integration between field devices and control rooms
- Automotive industry: Real-time-capable communication in production lines
- Retrofit projects: Upgrading legacy machines to modern technologies
- Support for all major industrial protocols with master and slave functionality
- Hilscher gateways are based on proprietary chip technology (netX)
- Integrated netX technology enables a wide variety of protocol conversions within a single gateway
- Robust hardware designed for continuous industrial operation
- Made in Germany
- Broad product portfolio covering a wide range of application scenarios
- Machine builders requiring flexible network connectivity
- Plant operators looking to connect heterogeneous systems
- System integrators aiming to link legacy installations with modern technology
- Industrial companies seeking to future-proof their production
netTAP 50: Entry-level gateways for simple conversions. Supports device-to-device conversions for segment coupling and device-to-controller conversions for device integration. As a controller, the netTAP 50 provides full controller functionality to only one device.
netTAP 100: Flexible, high-performance gateway family. Supports device-to-device conversions for segment coupling and device-to-controller conversions for device integration in any combination.
netTAP 151: High-end gateway specifically designed for Industrial Ethernet networks. Supports device-to-device conversions for segment coupling and device-to-controller conversions for device integration in any combination.
netLINK PROXY: Compact proxy connector that converts a PROFIBUS device into a PROFINET device. Plug-and-play functionality minimizes installation effort.
netLINK MPI: Compact programming adapter enabling programming, data visualization, and control of Siemens PLCs (S7-200®, S7-300®, or S7-400®) via Ethernet TCP/IP.
netTAP MPI: DIN-rail version of the netLINK MPI, enabling programming, data visualization, and control of Siemens PLCs (S7-200®, S7-300®, or S7-400®) via Ethernet TCP/IP.
netHOST: Enables control of fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet systems via standard Ethernet.
SmartWire-DT Gateways: Connect SmartWire-DT devices to higher-level Industrial Ethernet networks.
- Integration of existing sensors into an SPE network
- Integration of new SPE sensors into existing systems
- Adding IoT functionality to legacy installations