ICP DAS GW-2493M BACnet/IP to Modbus TCP Gateway

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ICP Australia has introduced the ICP DAS GW-2493M, a network gateway that allows BACnet client devices to be accessed by the Modbus network as a Modbus TCP client. The BACnet/IP protocol is used to relay and exchange information between building devices.

The TCP network gateway contains a number of BACnet objects (AI, AO, AV, BI, BO, BV, MSI, MSO and MSV) which gives users the flexibility to map Modbus TCP registers to any combination of BACnet objects. Multiple BIBBS (DS-RP-B, DS-RPM-B, DS-WP-B and DS-WPM-B, etc) are supported. All the data being transferred is configurable using a standard web browser. Regarding mechanics, the GW-2493M supports a metal casing with DIN-Rail installation. In terms of environmental conditions, the module can survive tough requirements with its operating temperatures ranging from -25 to +75°C. Due to its multifaceted nature, the network gateway is suitable for a range of applications, such as building automation, fire detection systems, lighting control, access control, etc.

The GW-2493M network gateway can read/write Modbus registers via BACnet objects and features a configurable BACnet/IP server and a configurable Modbus TCP client. The network gateway supports Modbus discrete inputs, coils, input registers and holding registers. It also supports up to 600 DI, 600 DO, 600 AI and 600 AO to transfer to BACnet objects. The simple data translation also allows users to manipulate data as it passes between protocols.