Rockwell Automation T8170 Trusted Gateway Module - Manual

Trusted TM
PD-T8170
Issue 10 Apr 10 PD-T8170 1
Trusted
TM
Gateway Module
Introduction
The Trusted TM Gateway Module enables PC based applications to reside within the Trusted TM system
and interact with the Controller. The Gateway interfaces to the IMB (Inter-Module Bus) via connection
with the Communications Interface (T8151) using 100baseT Ethernet. A second Ethernet port and
serial port are provided for onward connection to client networks. The Gateway features a full Microsoft
Windows XP license. The configuration of communications and loading of applications is achieved
using the Remote Desktop feature of another networked device running Windows XP.
The Gateway Module is in the same size as other Trusted TM communications and I/O modules. It
occupies a single slot of any Controller/Expander Chassis. The module sources redundant power from
the bus like all other modules. All user connections are made at the rear of the module using the
T8173 Gateway Adaptor.
The primary use for the Gateway is as a host for the Trusted TM OPC server. With the OPC server
loaded, the Gateway provides direct access to the Trusted TM system status from any OPC client using
either Data Access V1.0, 2.0 and Alarms & Events V1.0. One or more OPC clients can access the
Trusted
TM system over the Ethernet network, both receiving status information and sending command
instructions.
The gateway interacts with one Ethernet port of the Gateway Adaptor, whilst the other port can
continue to function independently for implementation of high integrity peer to peer transactions
between Trusted
TM Controllers.
Note: Gateway Ethernet ports do not work well with a T8153 Communications Interface adaptor. It is
possible to get most ports working by forcing the arbitration to 10baseT and full duplex. The T8173
Gateway Adaptor, therefore, is the recommended adaptor for use with the Gateway Module. T8173
also includes connection access for a keyboard, mouse and video.
Features
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system
• Two 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports
• One RS-232 Serial port
• 12 GB hard disk
• Optional OPC Server software
• Mounting within Trusted
TM Controller/Expander Chassis
• Redundant Power Feeds from Chassis
• Operation with or without peripheral interfaces