SUMMARY | ETHERNET TO DEVICENET | PROFIBUS-DP TO DEVICENET
J1939 TO MODBUS | ETHERNET TO J1939
Version 1.10 Now Available (Oct.
2008)
Now compatible with MicroLogix 1100 & SLC5/05 Controllers
supporting native CIP messaging over EtherNet/IP
Ethernet to DeviceNet Gateway (p/n
AB7603)
The BridgeWay Ethernet to DeviceNet Gateway
seamlessly connects EtherNet/IP Scanner and Modbus/TCP Master PLCs & HMIs to a DeviceNet Network. The AB7603 provides full DeviceNet Master
(or Slave) functionality allowing connectivity to 63 DeviceNet Slave devices.
In addition to industrial automation protocols, the AB7603 supports
IT protocols such as
SMTP, FTP, HTTP. The AB7603 provides an internal web server to allow remote viewing of
status and data via a web browser and can offer email and file transfer capabilities to enhance your application.
Example Use Cases
The AB7603 can be used as a gateway to connect information or control level networks to device level networks for:
- Programming
- Configuration
- Control or data collection
- The AB7603 can provide router / bridge functionality to connect EtherNet/IP to DeviceNet
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Key Features
- Operates as an EtherNet/IP
Adapter & Modbus/TCP Slave
- Provides DeviceNet Master or Slave
functionality on DeviceNet
- Configures via Rockwell Software's RSNetworx™ for DeviceNet or NetTool-DN-D
(NetTool is available through Pyramid Solutions)
- Supports FLASH field upgrades
- Provides LED network and module status indicators
- Includes a DIN rail mount
- Rugged extruded aluminum enclosure
- Brand label / OEM options
Target Industries
& Application Examples
- Industrial Automation
- Motor Control Centers (MCC)
- Water & Waste Water
- Pulp & Paper
- Packaging & Material Handling
- Remote DeviceNet Monitoring,
Control & Bridging

Specifications for Ethernet to DeviceNet - Part# AB7603
- Dimensions: L = 4.96” (126 mm); W = 4.30” (109 mm); H = 1.65” (42mm)
- Operating Voltage: 7 –32 VDC
- Operating Temperature: 0 - 70° C
- EMC Compliance: EN50081-2 and EN50082-2
- Certifications: CE & cULus
- Mechanical Rating: IP20 / NEMA 1
Version 1.10 Firmware Updates
- New firmware allows for
sizing the assembly data to allow the AB7603 to be used with
MicroLogix and SLC5/05 PLCs supporting CIP Class 3 Explicit
Messaging over EtherNet/IP. (See the AB7603 User Manual
and Rockwell Automation documentation for these PLCs and the
latest firmware revisions supporting native CIP messaging)
- Improved fault tolerance for long
term continuous operation of the module.
- BWConfig updates
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Contact us today
for details on this latest release. All modules shipped
after the firmware release date will contain version 1.10
firmware