ipConvLite Use Cases

The integrated RJ45 LAN port (10BaseT) allows communication via protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104. Even redundant control stations or telecontrol points can be connected.
This variant offers an effective solution for migration from obsolete leased lines lines to a modern LAN/WAN architecture.

The device can be remotely accessed any time via TCP/IP and a web interface, in order to change its configuration or carry out diagnosis. This saves you costly journeys to the substation.

ipConv and ipConvLite go way beyond the usual functionalities of a gateway, as they are capable of connecting several different protocol stacks.
And with OPC DAXML 1.01, Server a local HMI system can also easily be connected.

With some applications, system availability is a major priority. ipConv and ipConvLite also support the redundant operation of two devices. The redundant connection can be implemented either via a serial interface or via Ethernet. Use CS if you want to connect two devices via a serial interface.

This diagram shows a solution where multiple PLCs are coupled to one remote control station via the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. Additionally, local HMI is connected through the OPC Classic  DA XML protocol.
At the Profibus, ipConvLite functions as a master and communicates with multiple PLCs acting as slaves.

In control direction, IEC 60870-5-104 switching commands or set points are mapped to the Profibus DPV0 input section.

In monitoring direction, digital and analog outputs are mapped to IEC 60870-5-104 information objects. On loss of communication with one PLC all associated information objects are transmitted with quality "not topical". On connection reestablishment information objects are updated automatically. The connection status with every single PLC is monitored via a separated single indication.

How data is allocated is freely configurable. Time stamps can be added in ipConvLite. To achieve that, the system clock can be synchronized via NTP protocol or remote communication protocol.

This diagram shows a solution where one PLC is coupled to two redundant control stations via the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol.
At the Profibus, ipConvLite functions as a slave and the PLC as a master, the DPV0 Profibus version is used.

In control direction, IEC 60870-5-104 switching commands or set points are mapped to the Profibus DPV0 input section.

In monitoring direction, digital and analog outputs are mapped to IEC 60870-5-104 information objects.

How data is allocated is freely configurable. Time stamps can be added in ipConvLite.

This diagram shows a solution where an PLC, which assumes the role of a control station, is connected to one or several substations. Two different serial protocols IEC 60870-5-101 and DNP 3.0 are used.
The digital and analog PLC outputs are mapped to commands in the RTU direction.

In the monitoring direction, the information objects from IEC 60870-5-101 and/or DNP 3.0 are mapped to digital and/or analog inputs.

A similar topography was used for the IBIRITE project.

ipConvLite enables the integration of PROFINET IO devices into SCADA and automation systems. In the application shown, ipConvLite, based on the MEC3, communicates as a PROFINET IO slave with a PLC acting as the PROFINET IO master. At the same time, control centers, SCADA systems and field devices can be connected that communicate, for example, via OPC UA, TASE.2, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850 or Modbus.