FEATURES & BENEFITS
Transfer of up to 244 bytes in both directions
Converts standard and proprietary RS-232/485 protocols
Web-based drag-and-drop configuration interface
Industrial temperature range from -25 to +70 °C.
Proven Anybus technology: NP40 network processor
Security chip, safety switch and secure boot (Secure Boot)
Serial master – PROFIBUS slave
With AnyBus Communicator, you can integrate serial devices (RS-232/485) into a PROFIBUS network. No changes to the serial device are necessary for this.
The protocol converter can transfer large amounts of data, is easy to configure thanks to its drag and drop web interface and is based on the proven Anybus technology.
CONVERTS ALMOST ANY SERIAL PROTOCOL
The Communicator can convert almost any serial protocol, e.g. master/slave protocols such as Modbus RTU, but also vendor-specific query/response or product/resume protocols.
TYPICAL SERIAL APPLICATIONS
Typical serial applications include frequency converters, sensors, actuators, operator terminals, bar code readers, RFID reader or industrial scales.
Transmission of up to 244 data bytes
The trend is toward transferring more and more data. Therefore, AnyBus Communicator is designed to transfer large amounts of data. It can send 244 bytes of data to the higher-level PLC and receive 244 bytes of data from the PLC, so a total of 488 bytes can be transferred. With support for up to 150 Modbus commands, even complex multi-node configurations can be easily processed.
Drag and drop web interface
The configuration of the protocol converter is done quickly with the graphical web-based user interface. No software needs to be installed. Simply open your favorite web browser and get started.
Industrial temperature range
An industrial operating temperature range of -25 to +70 °C ensures that the Communicator is convincing even under demanding conditions.
Proven NP40 technology
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 switch
Even with sophisticated security measures, human error remains the main cause of breaches of safety regulations. Therefore, Communicator has a security switch that locks the configuration and prevents access to the Web-based configuration interface. When your configuration is complete, simply slide the safety switch to the locked position. Then the padlock LED on the Communicator lights up.
Security chip and safe boot up
To meet current and future security challenges, Communicator is equipped with the latest Anybus security chip. Secure Boot ensures that the firmware has not been tampered with.
Ethernet configuration port
No special configuration cable is required thanks to the Ethernet configuration connection. The connection to the protocol converter can also be easily established, e.g. to monitor the network traffic.
Optimized for DIN rail mounting
The slim form factor, forward-facing network connections and serial cable connector screw connection ensure that the Communicator can be installed and connected quickly and easily.
diagnostics
When 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.
Support
Sometimes you encounter a problem you need help with. That's why we added a support page with contact information to the user interface. There is also a button to create a support package to simplify troubleshooting.
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