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Ixxat Smart Grid gateway Ethernet/IP

Energy Smart Grid Gateway with Ethernet/IP, Modbus, IEC61850 & IEC60870-5-104

The SG-gateway is a Smart Grid gateway with EtherNet/IP implemented as a real-time EtherNet/IP adapter interface with an integrated 2-port switch, allowing seamless network integration regardless of network topology (line, star, bus).

The Ixxat SG-gateway supports the communication protocols used in the energy sector, e.g. IEC60870-5-104 and IEC61850 and enables connectivity for energy devices to EtherNet/IP-based automation systems.
The gateway can also support the connected electric equipment in the field, via an Ethernet interface and/or a serial port, using the protocols Modbus TCP and RTU. As an option, the SG-gateway can include 3G modem.
Ixxat SG Gateways EtherNet-IP Smart Grid
EtherNet-IP network
Ixxat SG Gateways EtherNet-IP Smart Grid
Ixxat SG Gateways EtherNet-IP Smart Grid

Smart grid applications

The Ixxat SG-gateway is designed to specifically target Demand Response (networking of industrial electric loads) and Virtual Power Plants (networking of energy resources like biogas plants or combined heat and power units) applications and all applications requiring to bridge between energy and industrial automation communication systems.

Features and Benefits

  • Connects intelligent electrical devices (IEDs) with IEC protocols to automation PLC systems using EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP/RTU
  • Easy way to transport I/O data from electrical equipment in the field to SCADA systems
  • Connects intelligent electrical devices (IEDs) with IEC protocols to automation systems
  • Connects machines to PLC’s and Virtual Power Plant / Demand Response companies
  • Supports several communication protocols (IEC61850 client/server, IEC60870-5-104 client/server, Modbus TCP client/server, Modbus RTU master/slave)
  • Transmission over 3G (optional) or over Ethernet
  • Easy web based configuration using any standard browser
  • Robust metal housing for stand-alone operation with DIN rail mounting
  • Free technical support and consulting services via Twincomm and the HMS service portal

EtherNet-IP-interface

  • EtherNet/IP Adapter/Slave
  • EtherNet/IP CONFORMANCE TESTED™ by ODVA
  • Support for Generic Device profile
  • Dual port cut-through switch implemented in the Anybus NP40 processor
  • Device Level Ring (DLR) Beacon-based
  • Supports QuickConnect Class B
  • CIP energy object support
  • Customized identity information
  • Explicit messaging up to 1500 using Large Forward Open
  • Multiple I/O assembly support
  • Modular device support

Other interfaces

Modbus RTU interface

  • Selectable RS-232/422/485
  • Supports Modbus RTU Master/Slave
  • Connects up to 128 serial slave devices in master mode and supports up to 4096 values
  • Serial baud rate 300 bps - 921,6 kbps

IEC61850 (Optional)

  • Client/Server functionality
  • Goose Publisher/Subscriber functionality

IEC60870-5-104 (Optional)

  • Client/Server functionality
  • Up to 8192 data objects (each data object with value, quality and timestamp); 32 server devices supported in client configuration

Ethernet interface

  • 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Supports Modbus TCP Client/Server
  • Connects up to 128 server devices in client mode and supports up to 4096 values
  • IT features: OpenVPN client, DHCP server, integrated
  • Firewall, SNTP, COM server, NAT routing

3G Modem (Optional)

  • SMS Send and Receive
  • Telecontrol access to the control room communicating IEC60870-5-104 or IEC61850 remote telecontrol protocols

Easy web-PLC-programming

The application logic can be programmed on the device either using the integrated graphical web editor or by using a predefined configuration loaded to the device. The graphical web editor is a very intuitive and easy to use interface to program software applications and configure the gateway. No engineering tools are required and it can easily be accomplished by service technicians.

Technical Data
Dimensions (L•B•H) 73x46x103 mm
+ 5.1mm height for versions with 3G modem
Weight 320 g
Operating temperature 0 t/m +55 °C
Housing Continuously hot-dip aluminium-zinc coated steel sheet
Power Supply 24 VDC via Weidmüller 3.50/03
Current consumption
(at 24 VDC)
max. 0.1 A (without IO's)
max. 0.5 A per digital output
Modem version:
max. 0.14 A (without IO's)
max. 0.5 A per digital output
LED indicators 5x
SD card slot Supports micro SD cards up to 32 Gbyte
Ethernet connector 1x 10/100 BaseT RJ45
EtherNet-IP connector 2x RJ45
Serial connector Weidmüller BL 3.50/08
CAN connector Weidmüller BL 3.50/04
3G Modem 3G Tri Band UTMS modem (optional)
comes with SIM card slot in the back
Protection class IP20, NEMA rating 1
Mounting DIN-rail (EN 50022 standard)
Supported protocols IEC61850 Client/Server (optional), IEC60870-5-104 Client/Server (optional),
Modbus TCP Client/Server and Modbus RTU Master/Slave
Profile support VHP ready 4.0
Required software CHIPtool voor IP configuration
Configuration methodes Integrated webserver / WebPLC
Certifications CE
Contents of delivery
- SG Gateway
- MicroSD memory card 4Gb
- Power supply, Serial and CAN connectors
- 3G Antenna (3G versions only)
- Configuration software for Windows™
- User Manual

Part number(s)

ASG4100-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
no IEC-support
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPno IEC-support
ASG4102-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC60870-5-104 Client/Server
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC60870-5-104 Client/Server
ASG4104-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC61850 Client/Server
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC61850 Client/Server
ASG4106-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Server
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Server
ASG4108-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
no IEC-support + DNP3 Outstation
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPno IEC-support + DNP3 Outstation
ASG4110-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC60870-5-104 Client/Servert + DNP3 Outstation
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC60870-5-104 Client/Servert + DNP3 Outstation
ASG4112-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC61850 Client/Servert + DNP3 Outstation
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC61850 Client/Servert + DNP3 Outstation
ASG4114-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Servert +
DNP3 Outstation
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Servert +DNP3 Outstation
ASG4115-C
SG-gateway EtherNet/IP
IEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Servert +
DNP3 Outstation + 3G
SG-gateway EtherNet/IPIEC60870-5-104 Client/Server + IEC61850 Client/Servert +DNP3 Outstation + 3G

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