Easy Management via Web Browser

The remote interface is easy to configure using the integrated web interface. Once configured, the included driver gives the PC completely transparent access to the connected PROFIBUS network.

Support of PROFIBUS Master or Slave Functionality

The protocol required for the specific use case can be set separately for each channel. Used as a DP slave, the remote interface allows the PC to exchange data with a specific controller on the PROFIBUS. Acting as a DP master, it gives the PC access to all process data of the connected devices. When configured as a DP Master Class 2, it allows the remote parameterization of process technology plants. In addition, integration into FMS systems or proprietary applications is just as easy and unproblematic as direct access at the lowest protocol level (FDL).

Rapid Integration With the Right Software Interface

The included PROFIBUS driver software is complemented with many sample programs that demonstrate how to use the PROFIBUS API. Commented sample programs show how this is done. A matching Softing OPC Server, which is available as an optional standard interface, quickly and easily connects any application that has an integrated OPC client. Typical applications include visualization, SCADA or MES systems. FDT compliant parameterization tools use the PROFIdtm Communication DTM from Softing as a link to the FG PROFIBUS. Used with the free STEP7 driver, the remote interface can also provide a PG/PC adapter for the remote programming of Siemens controllers.