Features:
- Connects an intrinsically safe IS-RPI backplane to a PROFIBUS DP V1 control network.
- Supports HART device access through PACTware for connected process channels.
- Dual PROFIBUS interfaces provide the documented media-redundant communication path.
The selected gateway is the Ex2.DPE variant designed for hazardous-area IS-RPI architectures. It accepts as many as eight I/O modules and uses configurable addressing for integration with the host PROFIBUS network.
During operation, the gateway transfers cyclic process data, acyclic DP V1 information and HART communication between the internal backplane and external control system. Galvanic isolation separates the buses from the module power supply.
Installation requires one of the approved power-supply modules and an enclosure rated at least IP54. Bus termination, address switches and redundant-media wiring must be checked before power is applied.
Availability is subject to the exact hazardous-area gateway and approved power-supply configuration.
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Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Links intrinsically safe analog and digital I/O points to a plant PROFIBUS DP control system.
- Transfers HART maintenance data for field instruments connected through compatible IS-RPI modules.
- Builds redundant fieldbus segments for process units that require continued communication after one media path fails.
- PROFIBUS DP V1 operates from 9.6 to 1500 kbit/s with a configurable station address from 1 to 99.
- Up to eight I/O modules share the internal backplane connection of one gateway.
- PACTware provides access to HART information forwarded from supported field-device channels.
- The documented operating range is -20 to +70 °C.
- Storage is permitted from -20 to +100 °C when the module is not energized.
- Relative humidity may reach 95% provided condensation does not occur.
- ATEX certificate DMT 00 ATEX 023 X applies with the documented special conditions of use.
- Zone 1 installation requires an external enclosure providing at least IP54 protection.
- The gateway must not be replaced under voltage in Zone 1 and may use only approved IS-RPI supplies.