The netTAP/netBRICK gateway family converts two protocols simply and efficiently into each other. Whether it’s a simple serial bus, a classic Fieldbus or one of the many Real-Time-Ethernet protocols, netTAP provides a common platform for a transparent conversion of any industrial automation protocol. For plants recently upgraded with Fieldbus or modernized with Real-Time-Ethernet netTAP enables the use of existing and proven field devices by simply interfacing between the new and old technology.

The modular device design combines the two network interfaces in a DIN-rail mountable housing (netBRICK also provides IP67, UL and marine approval in a rugged design). netTAP is configured and diagnosed by a universal FDT/DTM based configuration tool suite. LED indicators provide visual status information for rapid on-site diagnostics. The protocol conversion is pre-programmed and loaded as firmware into the device on demand. By having the same physical network interface all Real-Time-Ethernet protocols can be managed by one single device variant.

• Serial interface RS232/485/422 or Real-Time-Ethernet
• Supports serial Modbus and ASCII protocols, Fieldbus protocols and RealTime Ethernet
• Slave to slave and slave to master combinations
• Master to single slave
• Brand labelling for OEM and reseller

• Serial to Fieldbus to 2-port Real-Time-Ethernet and Fieldbus to Fieldbus conversions
• Memory card slot allowing the user to save the firmware and configuration data on a removable card
• Own serial protocols with netSCRIPT
• Sophisticated ASIC based design for high performance and high reliability

• IP67 Rated Rugged Design (fully moulded with M12 connectors)
• Serial to Fieldbus to 2-port Real-Time-Ethernet and Fieldbus to Fieldbus conversions
• Memory card slot allowing the user to save the firmware and configuration data on a removable card
• Own serial protocols with netSCRIPT
• Sophisticated ASIC based design for high performance and high reliability
• UL and Marine approval