The METTLER TOLEDO DNB00001000 module (DeviceNet Bridge) is an ideal tool for adding DeviceNet connectivity to scale terminals, which only have RS-232 communication capability. It serves as a bridging device that allows weight data to be shared from a METTLER TOLEDO scale terminal and the DeviceNet network.
The DNB00001000 module requires no programming or application or protocol specific firmware. It comes pre-configured to receive continuous data packets from the scale terminal serial port and converts the data into DeviceNet data packets buffered until they are requested by the DeviceNetmaster. (A DeviceNet master node can send and receive data using standard POLL messaging.) The DNB00001000 module is factory-programmed by METTLER TOLEDO. If something happens to the serial data, the DNB00001000 will report a communication fault to the DeviceNet master.
The serial channel is fully isolated from the DeviceNet power, providing a fully buffered serial interface between DeviceNet and the scale terminal.
Features and Benefits
Profile
Slave Device
Addressing
Supports MAC Addresses 0-63
Baud Rate
Selectable 125k, 250k, and 500k
Serial Protocol
Continuous Mode with optional CTPZ
Flexibility
Works with older scale terminals (8510, 8530, 8146, 8142, and 8140) Small and Compact Quick Disconnects and easy setup