Product Listing by Category: Gateways

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a network gateway? 

You need to start with two pieces of information:
(1) What protocol is on the network?
(2) What protocol does the device talk?
Then check the list below or use the Gateway Chooser. If we have it, this tool will take you right to it.

Are these gateways
easy to set up?

"Easy" is a relative term. If you are new to gateways, the answer is probably "no". But many customers who have used other gateways do tell us that ours are easier to set up than any other gateway they've used. Plus, all the drivers you need are included in the one low price.
Network Gateways The goal of Control Solutions' gateway products is to put devices having a common building automation protocol on a network having a different protocol than the device was made for. In addition to building automation protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus), we provide support for putting these devices on Ethernet via SNMP. The most commonly requested protocol combinations are available now, with more on the way.
Our flagship gateways are listed on this page. If you don't see what you need here, you can use the Gateway Chooser to help you select the right model, or determine if we even have what you are looking for.

Use the following to connect ZigBee devices to a wired network
Babel Buster BB2-7040

Babel Buster® BB2-7040 is a BACnet client/server device that functions as a ZigBee Coordinator and gateway. After setting up the appropriate mappings in the BB2-7040, data from ZigBee sensors will appear as BACnet objects on BACnet IP and/or BACnet MS/TP. Data written to BACnet objects can also be propagated to ZigBee actuators by the BB2-7040. The BB2-7040 supports both BACnet IP and BACnet MS/TP. BBMD and COV support are included. Up to 400 objects may be mapped to up to 100 ZigBee devices.

Use the following if your network is BACnet MS/TP
Babel Buster BB2-3010

Babel Buster BB2-3010 is a fully configurable universal Modbus RTU to BACnet MS/TP gateway. The Babel Buster BB2-3010 is a Modbus RTU master used to make multiple Modbus RTU RS-485 devices accessible on a BACnet network. The BB2-3010 can also be a Modbus RTU slave for connecting a PLC to the MS/TP network, or for putting MS/TP devices on a Modbus network. The BB2-3010 also includes a BACnet client for reading and writing other MS/TP devices. COV support is included. Up to 300 objects are provided with object types fully configurable.
Babel Buster 485XM

Babel Buster 485XM is our original Modbus RTU to BACnet MS/TP gateway, which is now replaced by the BB2-3010. The Babel Buster 485XM is an RTU master used to make multiple Modbus RTU RS-485 devices accessible on a BACnet network. BACnet data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. Standard BACnet objects (AI, AV, BI, BV) are used for mapping Modbus registers. As of v2.51, the BB485XM can also function as a Modbus slave, allowing PLC's to be treated as BACnet slaves.
Babel Buster 485XL

Babel Buster 485XL is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to BACnet MS/TP gateway. The 485XL is used to make LonWorks TP/FT-10 devices accessible on a BACnet network. Babel Buster 485XL can poll multiple LonWorks devices. BACnet data is translated to LonWorks network variable data, and vice versa. Standard BACnet objects are used for mapping LonWorks network variables. Any BACnet client capable of reading and writing object properties can exchange data with LonWorks devices, and configure the gateway.
Use the following if your network is BACnet IP
Babel Buster BB2-7010

Babel Buster BB2-7010-01 (formerly Babel Buster IP/XM) contains three different clients and three different servers. The IP/XM includes BACnet/IP client and server, Modbus TCP client and server (master and slave), and Modbus RTU master and slave. Modbus data is accessible from BACnet and vice versa. Babel Buster BB2-7010-02 adds a fourth protocol, an SNMP client and server. SNMP data is available to BACnet IP and vice versa.
Babel Buster IP/XL

Babel Buster IP/XL is a BACnet IP slave (server) device that functions as a LonWorks device manager. NV Structures may be parsed to multiple BACnet objects when reading. Multiple BACnet objects may be packed into a single structured variable when writing. All standard SNVT’s are supported. Objects mapped to Network Variable Outputs (NVO) will poll their assigned variable at the interval you specify. Network Variable Inputs (NVI) are written each time the mapped BACnet object is written.

Babel Buster SP-CU

Babel Buster SP Custom is the ultimate "universal" BACnet IP gateway. You write your own Script Basic program to communicate via RS-232 or RS-485 serial, or via TCP socket connection, to your non-BACnet device. Translate your data as needed, then place that data into BACnet objects accessible to any BACnet IP Client.

Use the following if your network is LonWorks Free Topology
Babel Buster 485

Babel Buster 485 is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to Modbus RTU gateway used to make multiple Modbus RTU RS-485 devices accessible on a LonWorks network. Babel Buster 485 can be RTU master or slave, and can be bound to any number of LonWorks devices. LonWorks network variable data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. Modbus polling rates and LonWorks network update rates are fully configurable. Register mapping and network variable types (SNVT) are fully configurable.
Babel Buster 232

Babel Buster 232 is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to Modbus RTU gateway used to make a single Modbus RTU RS-232 device accessible on a LonWorks network. Babel Buster 232 can be RTU master or slave, and can be bound to any number of LonWorks devices. LonWorks network variable data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. Modbus polling rate and LonWorks network update rates are fully configurable. Register mapping and network variable types (SNVT) are fully configurable.
Babel Buster 10/100

Babel Buster 10/100 is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to Modbus TCP gateway used to make multiple Modbus TCP Ethernet devices accessible on a LonWorks network. Babel Buster 10/100 can be TCP client or server (master or slave), and can be bound to any number of LonWorks devices. LonWorks network variable data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. Modbus polling rates and LonWorks network update rates are fully configurable. Register mapping and network variable types (SNVT) are fully configurable.
Use the following if your network is Modbus RTU
Babel Buster BB2-3010

Babel Buster BB2-3010 is a fully configurable universal Modbus RTU to BACnet MS/TP gateway. The Babel Buster BB2-3010 is a Modbus RTU master used to make multiple Modbus RTU RS-485 devices accessible on a BACnet network. The BB2-3010 can also be a Modbus RTU slave for connecting a PLC to the MS/TP network, or for putting MS/TP devices on a Modbus network. The BB2-3010 also includes a BACnet client for reading and writing other MS/TP devices. COV support is included. Up to 300 objects are provided with object types fully configurable.
Babel Buster BB2-7010

Babel Buster BB2-7010-01 (formerly Babel Buster IP/XM) contains three different clients and three different servers. The IP/XM includes BACnet/IP client and server, Modbus TCP client and server (master and slave), and Modbus RTU master and slave. Modbus data is accessible from BACnet and vice versa. Babel Buster BB2-7010-02 adds a fourth protocol, an SNMP client and server. SNMP data is available to BACnet IP and vice versa.
Babel Buster SPX

Babel Buster SPX is more than a protocol translator. It is a self contained server that collects and distributes data according to the rules you create. As a serial to Ethernet adapter, the SPX will autonomously poll multiple serial devices and store the data for later forwarding via Modbus TCP, and vice versa. SPX includes Modbus RTU master or slave (user selectable) and Modbus TCP client and server. Virtual device register re-mapping is also supported.
Babel Buster 485-DS

Babel Buster 485-DS is a minimal configuration LonWorks to Modbus RTU gateway. This version of the original Babel Buster 485 gateway has been specially programmed to be strictly a Modbus slave, and provide raw access to LonWorks network variables without binding or network management. A single 485-DS gateway supports a single LonWorks device. The "network management" stays on the Modbus side.
Use the following if your network is Modbus TCP
Babel Buster BB2-7010

Babel Buster BB2-7010-01 (formerly Babel Buster IP/XM) contains three different clients and three different servers. The IP/XM includes BACnet/IP client and server, Modbus TCP client and server (master and slave), and Modbus RTU master and slave. Modbus data is accessible from BACnet and vice versa. Babel Buster BB2-7010-02 adds a fourth protocol, an SNMP client and server. SNMP data is available to BACnet IP and vice versa.
Babel Buster X2

Babel Buster X2 is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to Modbus/TCP and SNMP gateway. The X2 can access LonWorks data without network management requirements. All necessary device management is included within the X2. Babel Buster X2 includes both client and server sides of Modbus TCP. The Modbus master (client) can query other Modbus TCP devices. The Modbus slave (server) allows other devices to query Babel Buster. LonWorks network variable data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. All register data is also accessible as SNMP MIB objects.
Babel Buster SPX

Babel Buster SPX is more than a protocol translator. It is a self contained server that collects and distributes data according to the rules you create. As a serial to Ethernet adapter, the SPX will autonomously poll multiple serial devices and store the data for later forwarding via Modbus TCP, and vice versa. SPX includes Modbus RTU master or slave (user selectable) and Modbus TCP client and server. Virtual device register re-mapping is also supported.
Use the following if your network is SNMP
Babel Buster SPX Babel Buster SPX is more than a protocol translator. It is a self contained server that collects and distributes data according to the rules you create. You can use Babel Buster as an alarm notification device using SNMP traps. The primary applications for Babel Buster SPX are serial to Ethernet conversion for Modbus devices, and SNMP access to serial or Ethernet Modbus devices. The Modbus RTU port can operate as master or slave. The Modbus TCP interface can operate as master and slave at the same time. Babel Buster SPX is an SNMP agent (does not include SNMP manager). Serial port is RS-485 only.
Babel Buster
BB2-7010-02

Babel Buster BB2-7010-02 contains four different clients and four different servers. The BB2-7010-02 includes BACnet/IP client and server, Modbus TCP client and server (master and slave), SNMP client and server (agent), and Modbus RTU master and slave. The server polls remote devices according to the rule templates you fill in. The remote devices can be BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, or Modbus RTU (RS485). SNMP v2c traps can be generated by data from any of these sources according to rule templates you fill in.
Babel Buster SP

Babel Buster SP is more than a protocol translator. It is a self contained server that collects and distributes data according to the rules you create. You can use Babel Buster as an alarm notification device using SNMP traps. The primary applications for Babel Buster SP are serial to Ethernet conversion for Modbus devices, and SNMP access to serial or Ethernet Modbus devices. The Modbus RTU port can operate as master or slave. The Modbus TCP interface can operate as master and slave at the same time. Babel Buster SP is an SNMP agent (does not include SNMP manager). Serial port is RS-485/422 or RS-232.
Babel Buster X2

Babel Buster X2 is a fully configurable universal LonWorks to Modbus/TCP and SNMP gateway. The X2 can access LonWorks data without network management requirements. All necessary device management is included within the X2. Babel Buster X2 includes both client and server sides of Modbus TCP. The Modbus master (client) can query other Modbus TCP devices. The Modbus slave (server) allows other devices to query Babel Buster. LonWorks network variable data is translated to Modbus register data, and vice versa. All register data is also accessible as SNMP MIB objects.
Accessories

Accessories available include PC COM port adapters for RS-485, serial to USB adapters, and power supplies.

LonWorks - BACnet - Modbus - SNMP

Open system architecture is a key element in today's control system designs. Connectivity using standard protocols is a vital ingredient in an open system. The ability to use multiple protocols in a single system enhances the flexibility of the system while allowing one to take advantage of a wider variety of products available on the market. Control Solutions gateways maximize system connectivity options. Options include

• Modbus to LonWorks and LonWorks to Modbus translation
• SNMP to Modbus and Modbus to SNMP translation
• Modbus to BACnet and BACnet to Modbus translation
• LonWorks to BACnet translation