AB7003 Anybus Gateway

HMS Anybus Communicator Serial To CANopen Gateway, DIN-Rail Mount, 24 VDC Powered, 0 to 55 deg. C.

With the Anybus Communicator you can connect your non-networked device to any major fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network. The Communicator performs an intelligent conversion between the RS-232/422/485 protocol of the automation device and the chosen industrial network. This compact gateway consumes very little space in a switching cabinet and is easily mounted on a standard DIN rail.

Features & Benefits

• Convert almost any RS-232/422/485 Request/Response or Produce/Consume protocol in just a few minutes. For example Modbus RTU, ASCII, DF1.
• Pre-defined for Modbus RTU. Avoid the hassle of scripting and serial Modbus frame building with the 6-step Modbus RTU wizard.
• No hardware or software changes are required for the connected automation device
• Compatible with PLCs from leading manufacturers such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric etc.
• Complete protocol conversion performed by the Communicator, no PLC function blocks required
• Handy Save/Load function means a completed configuration can be re-used for many other installations
• Included Anybus Configuration Manager with flexible serial frame building capabilities
• Versions with Dual Port switched Ethernet allows for daisy chaining and eliminates the need for external switches
• Global free technical support and consultancy