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I need to connect a barcode reader to a M340 PLC that has 1 ethernet port (just messaging service) and 1 CANopen port and the only way that iŽve come to is with a SICK scanner through CANopen but its a really expensive solution. Does anybody knows a cheaper option?

You could use an Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP) to Modbus ASCII gateway such as Schneider Electric ETG100. Assuming you are not actually using the Canopen for anything else, you should have bought a M340 with Ethernet and serial port. It is not possible to add a serial port to any M340 system. It has to be on the CPU to start with.
The ETG100 is £285.00 UK list price.

Hi there,

I agree, the use of a gateway is probably the easiest/cheapest way to go. HMS has two gateways that will do the job, one for CANopen and one for EtherNet.

For more info, go to:

(EtherNet)
http://www.anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID =110&ProductType=Anybus%20Communicator

(CANopen)
http://www .anybus.com/support/support.asp?PID=107&ProductType=Anybus%20Communic ator

or email me at: support @ hms. se

/Pat