历史上发展起来的网络通常会在某些时候造成问题。以前,CANopen、PROFIBUS或DeviceNet等经典现场总线是首选网络,而现在,基于以太网的总线系统更受青睐。然而,在实践中,从一个现场总线到另一个现场总线的协议变更也经常发生。由于通信电路板是控制电路板的一部分,通信模块的完全交换是昂贵的或经常不可能的。所谓的门户是作为一种投资保护而开发的。在德语中,它们被称为“协议转换器”。网关压缩目标网络能传输的所有数据。此外,它丢弃无法传输的数据或添加所需的数据。模块化网关解决方案通过KUNBUS网关等网关,实现不同网络和系统之间的连续、可靠通信。KUNBUS网关转换目标网络可以传输的所有数据。 It omits non-transferrable data and adds necessary data in the new network. Thus, the operators can transfer all necessary data from one closed network to another. With this Gateway series KUNBUS offers a protocol converter that can be attached to DIN rails and detached again easily by means of plug and play. The protocols themselves are located in compact modules, whose housings are just 22.5 x 101.4 x 115 in size. The modules are connected via a jumper to a gateway. The user can exchange the protocol modules easily and conveniently to connect one network to another. Customized solutions are also possible. The KUNBUS Gateways are equipped with an integrated web server; program parts are updated via FTP server.