The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect PLC control systems and their connected devices between EtherNet/IP and PROFINET networks.

The X-gateways primary function is with the fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks
It offloads your PLC from working with additional calculations
The gateway acts as a device on the PROFINET network and as an adapter on the EtherNet/IP network
The data transmission between the two networks is completely transparent with a maximum data capacity of 512 bytes in each direction
Supports up to a maximum of 512 bytes of input and output data in each direction
Optional control status information added to I/O data for diagnostic purposes
Robust stand-alone housing for use in harsh industrial environments