The Anybus interface will Integrate your serial RS-232/422/485 based industrial devices and equipment to a DeviceNet control system without the need for any changes to the device. Just connect, configure and you're done. The Anybus Communicator is a proven and trusted protocol converter gateway that connects non-networked industrial devices and equipment to DeviceNet. The gateway performs an intelligent protocol conversion and presents the serial data to the Master PLC/Controller as easily processed I/O data. The Communicator is slim stand-alone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24v power supply. The Communicator is conformance tested to current DeviceNet specifications guaranteeing network compatibility.

Convert almost any RS-232/422/485 request/response or produce/consume protocol in just a few minutes. For example ModbusRTU, 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
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