Specializes in enabling seamless communication between PROFIBUS DP and RS - 232/422/485 serial protocols. It can operate in diverse master - slave configurations. In its licensed form, the master functionality has no restrictions, allowing for comprehensive control over multiple PROFIBUS slave devices. This facilitates the integration of different industrial devices that operate on these distinct communication protocols. It also allows for free configuration of ASCII/serial send/receive character sequences, providing flexibility in handling serial data communication.

Integrated Memory: Features 8 MB of SDRAM and 4 MB of serial flash memory. It also supports SD or MMC cards with a maximum capacity of 2 gigabytes. This storage is used for storing crucial firmware and configuration data, ensuring the gateway can handle a wide range of settings and updates required for different industrial applications.

Physical Dimensions: While the exact dimensions are not always explicitly stated, based on the design of similar Hilscher NT100 series products, it is crafted to be compact. This form factor makes it suitable for installation in industrial control cabinets, even in spaces with limited room, facilitating easy integration into typical industrial setups.

Power Requirements: Operates on 24 V DC with a tolerance range likely similar to other models in the series, around ± 6 V. The typical maximum current draw at 24 V is specified, ensuring compatibility with standard industrial power supplies. This stable power consumption helps maintain consistent performance in industrial settings.

Certification: The NT100 - DP - RS is UL 508 certified. This certification ensures compliance with strict safety standards for use in industrial control equipment, giving users confidence in its reliability and safety in industrial environments.

Connector Types: For serial communication, it has an RS - 485 interface that is optically isolated. It also supports RS - 232 and RS - 422 interfaces. These are connected via a 9 - pin D - sub plug. There is also a mini - USB (5 - pin) connector for the diagnosis and configuration interface, simplifying the process of setting up and troubleshooting the gateway. Additionally, it has a 2 - pin mini - combicon for power connection.

Network Address: It features 2 rotary switches for setting the network address, which is crucial for proper integration within the industrial network. For UL - compliant usage, the device must be used in a pollution degree 2 environment.

I/O Data Conversion: Achieves an I/O data conversion period of less than 10 ms. This fast conversion time is essential for applications that demand real - time data transfer and processing, such as in automated manufacturing lines where quick responses to sensor inputs and control commands are crucial.

Device Exchange: Facilitates device exchange within seconds. In case of device failure, maintenance staff can simply remove the memory card from the faulty unit and insert it into a spare unit. This allows the system to resume operation rapidly, minimizing costly downtime in industrial processes.

NetScript Support: Supports the programming of special serial protocols using the Lua - based NetScript scripting language. A full - featured development environment is provided with the product. This enables the easy and rapid programming of any proprietary serial protocol. It also allows for pre - processing and further processing of I/O data during the conversion to the secondary I/O field protocol, providing flexibility for customizing the gateway's functionality according to specific industrial requirements.