Description
Anybus Communicator allows you to integrate serial devices (RS-232/485) into an EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP or PROFINET network. This requires no changes to the serial device.The protocol converter can transfer large amounts of data, is easy to configure thanks to its drag & drop web interface and is based on the proven Anybus technology. Converts almost every serial protocolThe Communicator can convert almost any serial protocol, for example Master/slave protocols such as Modbus RTU, but also manufacturer-specific query/response or production/consumption protocols. Typical serial applicationsE.g. Frequency converters, sensors, actuators, operating terminals, bar code readers, RFID-reader or industrial scales. Features & BenefitsTransmission of up to 1 500 bytes in both directionsSelectable Industrial Ethernet network (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP or PROFINET)Web-based drag-and-drop configuration interfaceIndustrial temperature range of -25 to +70 °C.Proven Anybus technology: NP40 network processorSafety chip, safety switch and safe boot-up (Secure Boot) Transfer of up to 1,500 data bytesThe trend is to transfer more and more data. That's why Anybus Communicator is designed to transfer large amounts of data. It can send 1,500 bytes of data to the higher-level PLC and receive 1,500 bytes of data from the PLC. Depending on the higher-level industrial network, a total of up to 3,000 bytes can be transferred. With support of up to 150 Modbus commands, even complex configurations with several nodes can be processed without any problem.Drag and drop web interfaceThe configuration of the protocol converter is done quickly with the graphical web-based user interface. There is no need to install any software. Simply open your preferred one Web browser and start.Industrial temperature rangeAn industrial operating temperature range of -25 to +70 °C ensures that the Communicator convinces even under demanding conditions.Proven NP40 technologyThe Communicator is based on the proven Anybus NP40 network processor. The NP40 is used in countless embedded applications around the world and is the industry benchmark for reliable industrial communication.Safety switchEven with sophisticated security measures, human error remains the main cause of breaches of security regulations. Therefore, the Communicator has a safety switch that locks configuration and prevents access to the web-based configuration interface. Once your configuration is complete, simply slide the safety switch into the lock position. The padlock LED on the Communicator then lights up.Safety chip and safe bootingIn order to meet current and future security challenges, the Communicator is equipped with the latest Anybus security chip. The "Secure Boot" - the safe boot - ensures that the firmware has not been tampered with.Ethernet configuration portThanks to the Ethernet configuration connection no special configuration cable is needed. The connection to the protocol converter can also be easily established via this, for example B. around the Network traffic.Ethernet interface.- The protocol converter can be used for several Industrial Ethernet protocols- Supports Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP or PROFINET (Modbus TCP default)- Transfer of up to 1,448 bytes for Ethernet/IP, 1486 bytes for EtherCAT, 1,500 bytes for Modbus TCP and 1,024 bytes for PROFINET to and from the protocol converter- Free download of the firmware for the Industrial Ethernet protocol from the product support page- Load the protocol firmware using the Web-based configuration interface- 2 x RJ45 Ethernet ports with 10/100 Mbit/s full duplex- Line topology with integrated switchOptimised for DIN rail mountingThe narrow form factor, front-facing network connections and the screw connection of the serial cable connection ensure that the Communicator is installed and installed quickly and easily can be connected.diagnosticsWhen you open the Communicator web interface, you immediately see the status of the PROFINET connection and the serial connection. You can also see the status of individual serial nodes. For analysis purposes, the serial page and events are logged.
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