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Hi there,

We're dealing with some changes in our Rockwell network. Is there a converter for ControlNet to TCP/IP?

You need to clearly define what you mean by TCP/IP since it is only a transport protocol. You should specify the application protocol. Are you talking about Ethernet/IP or Modbus/TCP or something else?

I was talking about Ethernet/IP.

What do you currently have?

If you have a ControlLogix rack with Controlnet, then adding a 1756-ENET card will allow you to have access data via TCP/IP.

or

If you have a ControlLogix rack with Ethernet, then adding a 1756-1756-CNBR card will allow you to have access data via Controlnet.

Hi there,

I think that the cheapest way to solve your problem would be to get a gateway. I also believe that the gateway solution will require a minimum amount of work. There are several suppliers out there. I have only experience with the Anybus X-gateway.

For information about the gateway, go to:
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=167&ProdType=Any bus%20X-gateway
or
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=375&ProdType=Any bus%20X-gateway

If you have any specific questions, email me:
support@hms.se

/Pat