Connectivity & Networks
Protocol converter
A gateway focused on translating one communication protocol into another.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It maps data from one system's message structure into a form another system understands.
In normal English
Successful conversion depends on more than connectors: data types, update rates, addressing and semantics all need mapping.
Why would I use it?
Use it when existing devices must be integrated without replacing either side.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A translator converting not just the words but the grammar between two industrial languages.
Related terms
gateway, Modbus, PROFINET
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