
Softing Industrial – echochange
Ethernet Gateway for the Connection of Different Controllers The echochange protocol converter supports Ethernet TCP/IP protocols of such leading manufacturers as Siemens, Schneider Electric and Rockwell Automation. This simple protocol conversion makes communication between automation systems of different manufacturers quick and easy.
Technical Description
Protocol Conversion for Data Exchange between Multi-Vendor Automation Systems
Integration of robust control technology without having to adjust control software
Combination of separate networks with different media via configured connections
Connection of physically separate networks with different media or heterogeneous networks with identical medium
Connection of data from different control systems via allocation tables
Bi-directional conversion and writing of PLC data via configured connections
Analysis of device functionality and extensive Ethernet diagnostics
Support of Multiple Industrial Standard Protocols
Support of TCP, UDP, IP, ISO (H1), ISO on TCP (RFC1006), PLC Header, EtherNet/IP Ethernet protocols
Linking of computers with TCP/IP to ISO (H1) networks
Remote maintenance of ISO (H1) networked controllers via TCP/IP
Routing support for controllers
Investment Protection and IT Maintenance Cost Reduction
Standard component for extending functionality without modifying existing systems
Very easy configuration through straight-forward project import without requiring control modifications and programming skills
Remote configuration and diagnosis via remote maintenance if required
No need for additional PC with software updates and additional administration
Working for years once configured – untouched, without updates, and with zero maintenance costs
Supporting plug-and-go replacement if required based on configuration data stored on SD card




