NETLink PRO
Controllers of Siemens' S7 family and compatible solutions have large spreading in automation applications. Softing offers optimized integration interfaces that connect such controllers to pc-based environments.

The interfaces of the NETLink PRO family supply you with the best connection to your controllers, be it locally or over the network. Thanks to their smooth integration into the Siemens tools these devices act like a PG adapter, however with substantially higher flexibility. In addition, the S7/S5 OPC Server provides you universal access to your controller data via OPC. This fast server is easy to install and allows for up to 256 controllers to be addressed simultaneously. Furthermore, it permits importing symbolic data from STEP7 and Excel.
NETLink PRO introduces a solution that eliminates the shortcomings of other adapters: It provides connections for up to 8 controllers simultaneously, a full data transfer rate up to 12 Mbits/s, automatic baud rate recognition as well as a robust design allowing operation at ambient temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius.
NETLink PRO is connected to the S7 controller's MPI interface. Both NETLink PRO adapters can be used in conjunction with Siemens STEP7 programming software.
As an attractively priced and flexible interface, NETLink PRO complements Softing's S7/S5 OPC Server.

The product comes in two versions with either a high-speed USB 2.0 or an Ethernet TCP/IP interface:
NETLink PRO/USB
Order number NETLINK-PRO-USB		 NETLink PRO/ETH
Order number NETLINK-PRO-ETH
Functionality:
  • fast and flexible interface between PC and PLCs
  • seamless integration into Siemens tools
  • power supply from PLC, USB or external
  • PLC connection up to 12 Mbit/s via MPI or PROFIBUS
  • interference-free connection due to active bus cable
  • USB 2.0
  • up to 8 PLC connections simultaneously
Functionality:
  • fast and flexible gateway between PCs and PLCs
  • seamless integration into Siemens tools
  • power supply from PLC or external
  • optional mounting on top-hat rail
  • PLC connection up to 12 Mbit/s via MPI or PROFIBUS
  • interference-free connection due to active bus cable
  • Ethernet 10/100 MBit/s
  • up to 8 PLC and 4 Ethernet connections simultaneously