SlotServer - ControlLogix - LonWorks
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ControlLogix platform powerful, cost effective interface to LonWorks networks!
Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC is one of the most widely used PLCs in the industry. Until now, interface from ControlLogix to LonWorks required an external gateway. FieldServer Technologies introduces the new SlotServer enabling an easy and convenient interface to the ControlLogix platform.
The SlotServer LonWorks Communication Interface allows an Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform to pass data between a ControlLogix CPU and a standard LonWorks communications network. Providing a standard LonWorks profile, the SlotServer allows most of the more common Standard Network Variable Types (SNVT's) to be bound to the SlotServer for data transfer.
Physically configured to plug into a standard ControlLogix Rack the SlotServer Module is configured using standard RSLogix combined with “Data Table” message block calls to allow for efficient transfer of large blocks of data.
For more information regarding SlotServer, contact sales@fieldserver.com.
LonWorks and Profiling
Inherent to the design of LonWorks is the intention that all nodes residing on a LonWorks possess a profile which accurately describes the network variables (tags) available to the LonWorks network. This profile is declared to the LonWorks network by means of an External Interface File (XIF). This XIF remains unchanged for any particular profile. In other words, a change in the XIF is by definition a new profile.
The Open Interface profile for SlotServer provides a generic list of SNVT's that can be used to bind the most common LonWorks data types to the SlotServer for data transfer. This document describes the fixed Open Interface profile for the SlotServer. However, as a LonMark compatible product, the SlotServer platform is also capable of supporting other profiles. For further information, please contact FieldServer Technologies and enquire about available Specific Profiles and other SlotServer Profiling Services.
