Alpha Gateway PLC interface
The Alpha Gateway is an industrial interface that connects Alpha LED displays to a PLC network. Data from the PLC (Modbus Plus, DeviceNet or Profibus, depending on the version) is sent to the display via RS485, so that live process and production data is shown automatically.
Still supported for software and repairs.
The Alpha Gateway is an industrial interface between a PLC network and Alpha LED displays. The PLC sends data via an industrial network (Modbus Plus, DeviceNet or Profibus, depending on the version) to the Gateway, which shows the messages on an Alpha display with AIP firmware via RS485.
This way live process, production or status information appears automatically on the display, without a PC.
Best choice for
- Showing live PLC process data on a LED display
- Linking to industrial networks (Modbus Plus, DeviceNet, Profibus)
- Automatic, unattended data display
Less suitable for
- Applications without a PLC or industrial network
- Free text or graphic layout (that is done with the display software)
Typical applications
- Production and status display from the PLC
- Alarm and process data in industrial environments
- Integration with existing control systems
Alternatives
Product information Alpha Gateway
Interface
| Type | Industrial integration interface (PLC to Alpha display) |
|---|---|
| Industrial network | Modbus Plus, DeviceNet or Profibus (per version) |
| To the display | RS485 (Alpha display with AIP firmware) |
| Function | Show live PLC/process data automatically on the display |
| Player | Alpha protocol / AIP firmware |
Frequently asked questions
Which industrial networks does the Alpha Gateway support?
Depending on the version: Modbus Plus, DeviceNet or Profibus. Communication towards the Alpha display is via RS485.
What does the Alpha Gateway do exactly?
The Gateway takes data from your PLC network and sends it via RS485 to an Alpha display with AIP firmware, so that process and production data is shown automatically.
All datasheets
Manuals
Networking7
- How to Connect Alpha Signs to a Profibus-DP NetworkDownload PDF
- Alpha Gateway configuration data for networks (TechMemo 00-0006)Download PDF
- Gateway II Modbus Plus interface installation (pn 97118811)Download PDF
- Connect the Alpha Gateway to a DeviceNet network (pn 97118809)Download PDF
- Industrial network - DeviceNet user manualDownload PDF
- Industrial network - Profibus user manualDownload PDF
- Connecting Alpha Signs to Data Highway PlusDownload PDF