SmartBob
MUCM
Ties SmartBob Remotes to Existing Control
Systems
The SmartBob2 Momentum Universal Communication Module (MUCM)
enables the operator to tie SmartBob2 remotes into an existing
control system is used when performing communication translations
between serial protocols. The MUCM has a pre-loaded SmartBob2
application that has been compiled and downloaded into its
Flash memory. The standard SmartBob2 MUCM allows a Modbus
serial master to gather data from up to 32 BinMaster SmartBob2
remotes. The MUCM is easy to program and eliminates the
need for analog input and output cards.
The SmartBob2 remotes connect to the MUCM via an RS-485
cable. The Modbus remote transmitter unit (RTU) master has
an RS-232 port that connects to the MUCM. Once the data
has been passed to a data interface, it is available to
everything on the network including programmable logic controllers
(PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMI), or SCADA industrial
control systems. Optional serial communications protocols
are available in Ethernet, DeviceNet™, Profibus™,
and Modbus Plus. The MUCM can also be used simply to save
wiring and installation costs, allowing serial devices to
make use of existing network cabling and to overcome distance
limitations.
