Hilscher NT100-RE-DP

Core Technical Specifications & Performance Parameters

1. Dual Bus Interface Configuration
   • Real-Time Ethernet Interface: 1-port 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation RJ45 Ethernet port, compatible with EtherCAT, PROFINET RT/IRT real-time Ethernet protocols
   • PROFIBUS-DP Interface: D-SUB 9-pin female PROFIBUS standard bus port, operates as PROFIBUS-DP slave station, fully compliant with PROFIBUS-DP V0/V1 standard protocols
2. Built-in Communication Chip: Hilscher netX 50 integrated multi-protocol system-on-chip, dual-core independent processing architecture for Ethernet and PROFIBUS protocol stacks
3. PROFIBUS-DP Slave Station Performance Parameters
   • Supported PROFIBUS baud rate range: 9.6 kbit/s ~ 12 Mbit/s full-range compatibility
   • Maximum PROFIBUS input/output process data length: 244 bytes input data, 244 bytes output data
   • PROFIBUS address range: Software configurable station address from 1 to 125
4. Real-Time Ethernet Performance Parameters
   • Ethernet transmission delay: Less than 1μs internal protocol conversion processing delay
   • EtherCAT cycle time support: Minimum 125μs real-time control cycle
   • PROFINET RT cycle time support: Minimum 250μs real-time control cycle
5. Operating Power Supply Range: 24V DC industrial standard control power supply, input voltage tolerance range 18V DC ~ 30V DC, built-in reverse polarity, overvoltage and short-circuit protection circuits
6. Configuration Software: Hilscher netDevice Manager free dedicated gateway configuration software, supports Windows industrial control host operating systems, graphical drag-and-drop process data mapping configuration without complex programming
7. Physical Dimensions: 85mm width × 110mm height × 30mm depth, standard 35mm DIN rail snap-on mounting size
8. Net Weight: 180g
9. Environmental Rating Parameters
   • Continuous operating ambient temperature: -20℃ ~ +60℃
   • Storage and transportation temperature range: -40℃ ~ +85℃
   • Relative humidity range: 5%RH ~ 95%RH non-condensing
   • Shock resistance: 30g half-sine pulse impact for 11ms; vibration resistance: 5g RMS random vibration from 10Hz to 1000Hz
   • Protection grade: IP30 front panel dustproof grade, suitable for installation inside closed industrial electrical control cabinets
10. Certifications: CE industrial safety certification, UL508 industrial control equipment certification, PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) official conformance test certification

Function & Feature Highlights

1. Miniature DIN rail-mounted all-in-one protocol gateway design, integrating complete real-time Ethernet master protocol stack and PROFIBUS-DP slave protocol stack inside a single compact module. The netX dedicated communication chip independently completes all protocol parsing, data repackaging and bidirectional transmission work, occupying zero CPU operation resources of the upper-layer industrial PLC controller, greatly reducing the operation load of the main control system.
2. Bidirectional transparent process data mapping function. Users use Hilscher netDevice Manager configuration software to visually map the input and output process data areas of the PROFIBUS-DP slave station to the real-time Ethernet process data address area of the upper PLC through drag-and-drop operation. The module automatically completes real-time data conversion and transmission between the two different bus protocols without writing complex protocol conversion program code, greatly shortening the on-site equipment debugging cycle.
3. Full compatibility with mainstream industrial bus equipment in the market. The real-time Ethernet port supports EtherCAT and PROFINET RT two most widely used high-speed real-time industrial Ethernet standards, and the PROFIBUS-DP port is compatible with all standard PROFIBUS-DP slave devices including remote I/O modules, frequency converters, servo drives, pressure transmitters and valve positioners, realizing seamless interconnection between new and old automation equipment on the production line.
4. Complete built-in bus fault diagnosis and self-monitoring functions. The module front panel is equipped with independent LED status indicator lights for power supply, Ethernet communication, PROFIBUS bus communication and system fault alarms. The internal monitoring circuit continuously detects Ethernet cable disconnection, PROFIBUS bus short-circuit, bus termination resistor mismatch, communication frame error and other fault states, and all fault diagnosis information can be uploaded to the upper PLC through real-time Ethernet bus for centralized fault alarm and equipment maintenance.
5. Flexible software-configurable PROFIBUS-DP station address and process data length parameters. All PROFIBUS bus configuration parameters, Ethernet bus communication parameters and data mapping relationships are stored in the non-volatile flash memory chip inside the module. All configuration data will not be lost after the module power supply is cut off, and the configuration file can be exported and backed up through the supporting configuration software for one-click rapid configuration of multiple identical gateways on the production line.
6. Industrial-grade high-strength and anti-interference circuit design. The internal circuit board is coated with special anti-dust and anti-humidity conformal coating, and each bus interface is equipped with multi-stage ESD electrostatic discharge, surge voltage and radio frequency interference suppression protection circuits. It can resist strong electromagnetic noise interference generated by workshop high-power frequency converters, welding equipment and large servo motors to ensure stable and error-free data transmission of industrial real-time control signals.
7. Quick snap-on DIN rail installation structure. The bottom of the module is equipped with elastic metal buckle components, which can be quickly installed and disassembled on standard 35mm DIN rails inside industrial electrical cabinets without using additional fixing screws, effectively improving the installation and maintenance efficiency of on-site factory automation equipment.