commModule APL Hardware Module

June 21, 2022
commModule APL from Softing allows for fast and cost-effective Ethernet-APL implementation for process automation devices.

commModule APL is a ready-to-use and pre-certified hardware module designed to support device manufacturers in implementing Ethernet-APL field devices for the process industry quickly and reliably.

 

Providing connectivity to Ethernet-APL as well as an application software that can be easily configured to implement the required behavior of the respective field device, the module is delivered with a pre-installed PROFINET stack. It provides a configurable application data model and commands mapping to migrate existing HART and Modbus devices to Ethernet-APL without needing to write a single line of code. The assignment to HART or Modbus commands is done with the accompanying commScripter tool.

 

commModule is pre-certified in accordance with ATEX and IECEx.

  • Fast and cost-effective Ethernet-APL implementation for process automation devices
  • PROFINET protocol software according to PA profile 4.02 already onboard
  • Allows for intrinsically safe hardware designs for use in hazardous areas
  • Easy integration into HART and Modbus devices