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General Category => Support Questions => Topic started by: Joe Matkowski on October 22, 2019, 01:58:52 PM

Title: multiple com bridges
Post by: Joe Matkowski on October 22, 2019, 01:58:52 PM

I am having to move about 128 tags from an automation direct plc to our contrologix platform any suggestions on an efficient way to do this?

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: Archie on October 22, 2019, 02:13:14 PM

Which AutomationDirect PLC? Does it support Ethernet/IP? I would use direct PLC to PLC if possible.

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: Joe Matkowski on October 22, 2019, 02:20:14 PM

DL-06 with ethernet only supports modbus tcp that I am aware of and do not want to put a prosoft modbus module in our rack.. I have the modbus side working just trying to be efficient with comms

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: Archie on October 22, 2019, 03:46:48 PM

I only use the ComBridge as a last resort because of potential issues such as someone closing the app or turning off the PC.

The ComBridge uses the normal subscription mechanism, so it goes into the pool of being optimized for you.

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: Joe Matkowski on October 23, 2019, 09:43:39 AM

Thanks for the help I'm really out of ideas on this project.

-jdm 

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: profnova on October 25, 2019, 06:33:36 AM

The more robust way (also more expensive) to do this would be either:

- implement direct modbus protocol in your clx plc
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/470365

- add a prosoft modbus card in your clx plc
https://www.prosoft-technology.com/Products/Rockwell-Automation-In-chassis/Platform/ControlLogix/Modbus-TCP-IP-Client-Server-Enhanced-Network-Interface-Module-for-ControlLogix

- use a gateway
https://www.rtautomation.com/allen-bradley-solutions/controllogix-plc/connect-a-modbus-tcp-ip-controller-to-a-controllogix-plc/

Title: Re: multiple com bridges
Post by: Joe Matkowski on October 29, 2019, 01:43:21 PM

Thanks everyone I figured out I could use the C-more panel on the skid will do the translations.   

-jdm