BACnet MS/TP Manager to Allen-Bradley PLC Gateway
The easiest way to integrate a BACnet MS/TP building automation system with Allen-Bradley PLCs. The 460ETCBMS gateway allows you to move BACnet data between BACnet-controlled building automation systems (BAS) or BACnet controllers and up to 5 Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 5/05 or PLC-5E PLCs.
460ETCBMS
Price range: $896.72 through $1,035.00
Move BACnet Data Directly to Your Allen-Bradley PLC Data Table
The 460ETCBMS moves BACnet data between and up to 5 Allen-Bradley PLCs over a serial connection (RS-232/485/422 or CAN). As a result, you can easily bridge the gap between your BACnet MS/TP-enabled BAS or controllers and your industrial automation network.
How Does the 460ETCBMS Gateway Move BACnet Data In and Out of the PLC?
To transfer data between a BACnet MS/TP controller and up to 5 Allen-Bradley PLCs, the PLCs must allocate memory space to receive and transmit data:
- In newer PLCs, the memory space can consist of an individual tag, a tag array or a User Defined Tag (UDT) structure.
- In legacy PLCs, the memory space consists of two sets of register blocks.
The 460ETCBMS stores data received from a BACnet MS/TP controller in the area designated to receive data. It gets data to transmit to a BACnet MS/TP controller from the area designated to transmit data.
Because BACnet MS/TP controllers exchange data via objects, the 460ETCBMS supports the Analog Input, Analog Output and Binary Input and Binary Output objects. It maps these objects directly into your designated PLC memory areas. It’s really that simple.
Need to modify your data as it passes from one protocol to the other? No problem. Each data mapping you apply can be modified with up to three mathematical functions. This allows you to manipulate values within the gateway itself before data reaches its destination.
Not exactly what you were looking for? Real Time Automation offers a full line of BACnet/IP gateways, BACnet MS/TP gateways and Allen-Bradley solutions
Why Trust Real Time Automation As Your Protocol Partner?
While there are certainly other companies offering protocol gateways, no one provides the level of support and service that you receive from Real Time Automation.
- Total protocol lifecycle support
- Talk to a live person from our Wisconsin-based headquarters every time you call
- Receive honest answers and recommendations from our sales team
- Get live Enginerd support that provides timely issue resolution without opening tickets or 24-hour wait times
460ETCBMS Frequently Asked Questions
The 460ETCBMS gateway can be connected to up to 5 Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 5/05 or PLC-5E PLCs.
The 460ETCBMS is available in a variety of platform options. Use the platform comparison table to find the platform that matches your application.
Purchases can be made through authorized RTA distributors or directly from Real Time Automation. Orders may be submitted by emailing a purchase order to orders@rtautomation.com or by purchasing directly on the RTA website with a credit card.
The 460ETCBMS is delivered with a 5-year warranty.
RTA offers multiple support options. Live Enginerd support is available from 8am to 5pm CST. Call 800-249-1612, email support@rtautomation.com or visit the support page.
BACnet MS/TP Slave Features
BACnet/ MS/TP Operation Modes: BACnet MS/TP Master ResponderSupported Object Types: Device, Binary I/O, Analog I/O, Character String Value
Supported Service Codes: Read & Read Multiple-B, Write & Write Multiple-B, COV & COV unsolicited-B, Device Dynamic Binding, Dynamic Object Binding-B, Device Communication Control-B
Maximum Connections: 1
Analog Objects: Supported 1200 Input and 1200 Output
Binary Objects: Supported 1600 Input and 1600 Output
EtherNet/IP Tag Client Features
PLC Support: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix, MicroLogix, SLC’s and PLC5E’sMaximum Number of PLCs Supported: 5
Maximum Number Read Tags or Registers Supported: 150 per PLC
Maximum Number Write Tags or Registers Supported: 150 per PLC
Array Support: Yes, for all data types except strings
Supported Data Types: ControlLogix / CompactLogix / FlexLogix: Bit, 32 Bit Array, SINT, INT, REAL, STRING, DINT, MicroLogix / SLC / PLC5E: 16 Bit Array, INT, REAL, STRING
What our Customers are Saying
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Eric P. / Kendall Electric
“Everything seems to be working as we imagined. Thanks for the great response time. I did not see any way to save the configuration other than screen shots, but the configuration did not get lost in the update. Thanks again, and you were a pleasure to work with.”
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