Anybus Communicator PROFIBUS makes it easy to integrate your serial RS-232/485 based industrial devices and equipment to PROFIBUS control systems without any changes to the device. Just connect, configure and you’re done.
Not only can you transfer large amounts of data with the Anybus Communicator, but you can also quickly configure it using the drag and drop web interface.
CONVERT ALMOST ANY TYPE OF SERIAL PROTOCOL
The Communicator can convert both standard serial protocols such as Modbus RTU and proprietary serial request/response or produce/consume based protocols.
TYPICAL SERIAL APPLICATIONS
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Barcode Readers
- RFID Readers
- Industrial Scales
Support for up to 150 Modbus commands means even complex configurations with multiple nodes can be handled with ease.
→ Step-by-step Configuration Guide
Demand for more data is constantly growing and the Communicator has been equipped to handle the challenge. It can transfer 244 bytes from the PLC to the Gateway and 244 bytes from the gateway to the PLC, 488 bytes in total.
To make sure you spend as little time as possible configuring the Communicator, we have built a graphical and responsive web-based user interface. No software needed to be installed, just open your favorite web browser and get started.
An industrial operating temperature range of -25 to +70 °C ensures the Communicator can excel under harsh conditions.
The Communicator is built on the award-winning and proven Anybus NP40 network processor. With hundreds of thousands of NP40s used in Embedded applications across the world, it is the industry benchmark for reliable industrial communication.
Even with sophisticated security measures, human error is still the main cause of security breaches. To simplify security, we added a physical security switch on the Communicator. It locks your configuration and prevents any access to the web-based configuration interface. Just flip it when your configuration is done and watch the padlock LED on the product light up.
To meet current and future security challenges, the Communicator is equipped with the latest Anybus security chip. Secure boot ensures the firmware has not been tampered with.
With a dedicated Ethernet configuration port you don’t need any special configuration cable. In addition, it is easy to connect to the gateway to monitor network traffic.
It's fast and simple to install and connect the Communicator, thanks to:
When opening the Communicator web interface you immediately see the status of the PROFINET connection and serial connection. You can even see the status of individual serial nodes. It’s also equipped with a serial log and an event log for further analysis.
Sometimes you run into a problem where you need help. That’s why we have included a support page in the user interface with contact information. There is even a button to generate a support package to simplify troubleshooting.
PROFIBUS FEATURES
- PROFIBUS DPV1 & DPV0 Device (slave)
- Transfer up to 244 bytes to and from PROFIBUS (488 bytes total)
- Automatic baud rate detection up to 12 Mbit/s
- PROFIBUS slave address setting via onboard rotary switches or web interface
- Supports Sync and Freeze and Watchdog
- Supports I&M 0-3
- 1x D-sub 9-pin female PROFIBUS connector
- GSD file available
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