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Gateway and Wireless solutions

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Overview
Anybus offers a range of gateway and wireless solutions designed to simplify industrial networking. These solutions enable connectivity between devices, machines, and networks, supporting both wired and wireless communication. The product line includes Anybus X-gateway, Anybus Communicator, Anybus Wireless Bolt, and Anybus Wireless Bridge.
Why Anybus?
Anybus technology is trusted and proven, with millions of devices connected to fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks. The gateways provide best-in-class connectivity to PLC systems from leading vendors like Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Schneider Electric. They offer quick and easy integration, acting as translators between industrial networks and devices.
Product Specifications
  • Anybus X-gateway: Connects any two networks, facilitating fast I/O data transfer. It supports over 250 network combinations and is easily configured via the Anybus Configuration Manager.
  • Anybus Communicator: Protocol converters that connect devices to major industrial networks without hardware or software changes. Configuration is done using the Anybus Configuration Manager software.
  • Anybus Wireless Bolt: Provides wireless access to machines, supporting Ethernet, CAN, or Serial communication. It is ideal for data acquisition and monitoring.
  • Anybus Wireless Bridge: Establishes robust wireless connections, often used as cable replacements in hard-to-reach locations. Supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Technical Services
The HMS Technical Services Team offers assistance, training, and consulting to optimize the use of HMS products. Services include Wireless Infrastructure Solution Assistance, Implementation Assistance, and Application Verification/Troubleshooting Assistance.
Applications
  • Extending production lines by connecting new machines on different networks.
  • Upgrading to industrial Ethernet by retrofitting old PLC systems.
  • Connecting building equipment like sensors and HVAC systems to industrial networks.
  • Creating network segments for logical and electrical separation within plants.
Conclusion
Anybus solutions provide flexible and efficient connectivity options for industrial environments, supporting a wide range of applications and network types. Their ease of configuration and integration makes them a valuable asset for system integrators and machine builders.
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Gateway and Wireless solutions Anybus X-gateway Anybus Communicator Anybus Wireless Bolt Anybus Wireless Bridge

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Anybus Gateways Industrial networking made easy™ Connecting devices to any fieldbus, industrial Ethernet and IoT platform Let’s face it. Network connectivy is an absolute jungle. Staying up-to-date with fieldbuses, industrial Ethernet networks and IoT platforms is time-consuming and resourcedemanding. Luckily, Anybus gateways offer quick and easy system integration by acting as translators between industrial networks and industrial devices — wired or wirelessly. With more than 300 unique versions to choose from, Anybus gateways solve any type of connectivity problem, whether it is a network-to-network...

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Wireless Technical Services Let Anybus wireless experts help you in your project The HMS Technical Services Team is here to help you make the most out of your HMS products. We offer technical assistance, training and consulting to help projects move forward efficiently and successfully, from idea to fully implemented and deployed solutions. This saves time and money and increase quality of the project. Anybus Wireless Infrastructure Solution Assistance Anybus Wireless & Infrastructure Application Verification/TrouImplementation Assistance ble-shooting Assistance This service will help you to...

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Anybus Gateways Solving connectivity problems on the factory floor Extend a production line Extend an existing production segment by connecting new machines that communicate on other networks. Upgrade to industrial Ethernet The easy way to migrate from fieldbus to industrial Ethernet. Retrofit an old PLC system, and connect it to a newer system, keeping existing I/O modules and wiring infrastructure. Make PLCs talk Connect two PLC systems from different brands such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff, ABB etc. Anybus gateways are included in most of the major PLC manufacturers’...

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Connect to IoT platforms Proven and secure solutions to integrate factory floor data with IT technologies and protocols such as OPC UA and MQTT and IoT systems such as ThingWorx, Microsoft Azure, etc. 6 Connect any device to networks Connect serial or CAN-based devices to fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks. System integrators can retrofit and connect existing machinery to new networks and choose the best automation device for your needs, regardless of manufacturer. Machine builders and device manufacturers can make their products compatible with any network — the fastest and easiest way...

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Anybus Communicator Connect any device to a fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network Anybus® Communicator™ is a family of protocol converters that connect devices to all major industrial networks. The Communicator is capable of converting almost any standard or user specific and proprietary protocol. This means that you do not have to worry about making any hardware or software changes to your device. Simply connect a Communicator and you will be able to connect to any network. Easy configuration The device connection is configured using the easy to use Anybus Configuration Manager software. Just...

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Anybus Communicator Connect any device to an industrial Ethernet network or Profibus The new generation Anybus® Communicators provide an even better and easier way to connect your device to the major industrial Ethernet networks as well as Profibus. These products will co-exist with the Communicator Classic offer in order to give access to the latest Greenfield installations, as well as existing Brownfield systems. Easy configuration The set-up and configuration of the Communicator is easily done by using the Graphical user interface provided by HMS. Simply connect the Communicator, create the...

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Anybus X-gateway Connect any two industrial networks — fieldbus or industrial Ethernet Anybus® X-gateways™ help you to easily connect any two networks, enabling a consistent information flow throughout the entire plant. A fast transfer of cyclic I/O data is enabled between the two networks, offloading the PLC from working with additional complex calculations. The X-gateways are tested and proven with equipment from all leading manufacturers of PLCs such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, ABB, Omron, Hitachi, Beckhoff, Phoenix Contact, Bosch Rexroth and more. Easy configuration...

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Example: PLC to PLC communication (slave/slave gateway) Example: Distributed network master (master/slave gateway) EtherNet/IP X-gateway 1. Modbus-TCP server 2. PROFINET Device 1. EtherNet/IP adapter (slave) 2. PROFIBUS master Specialized gateways Specialized X-gateway for CANopen connectivity. Acts as CANopen master/client to 10 other networks. Specialized X-gateway for Modbus-TCP connectivity. Acts as ModbusTCP master/ client to 10 other networks. EtherNet/IP Linking Devices Connect any PROFIBUS, Modbus-TCP or serial device/network to ControlLogix™ and CompactLogix™ PLCs from Rockwell Automation....

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Anybus Wireless Bridge Replace CAN, Serial or Ethernet cabling with a robust wireless connection Anybus® Wireless Bridge™ is ideal for system integrators needing to establish a robust wireless connection for industrial use. The Wireless Bridge is often used in pairs but can also be used as an access point connecting up to 7 clients. Range: Mounting: IP class: Configuration: Connectors: Wired: Wireless: Up to 400 meters DIN-rail or wall-mounted IP65 Push-button or web based M12 (DSUB on serial version) Ethernet, Serial or CAN Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Bluetooth Bluetooth Low Energy Wi-Fi Network cable...

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Anybus Wireless Bolt Enable wireless machine access Anybus® Wireless Bolt™ is ideal for machine builders wanting to give their machines wireless access. It is mounted onto a cabinet or a machine and connects using Ethernet, CAN or Serial communication. There are numerous of different possibilities to use the Wireless Bolt depending on your application/needs. Range: Mounting: IP class: Configuration: Screwed onto machine (M50 hole — 50.5 mm) IP67 outside (IP21 inside) Web based, AT Commands or Easy Config modes Connector: 2x9p;3,5 Plug Connector or RJ45 connector with PoE Wired: Wireless: Ethernet,...

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