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With the new Anybus Communicator, connecting EtherCAT SubordinateDevices (slaves) to Common Ethernet-based Control Systems (PLCs) has never been easier. The Communicator provides reliable and high-speed data transfer, making it perfect for applications that require large amounts of data to be transferred quickly. Thanks to its intuitive web interface and drag-and-drop functionality, configuring the Communicator is fast and straightforward. Furthermore, you have peace of mind knowing that the Communicator is built with proven and trusted Anybus technology.

With the Anybus Communicator, you can connect your devices with confidence and get back to focusing on what matters most – your business. 

SCAN FOR ETHERCAT DEVICES

 With the Anybus Communicator, you can quickly and effortlessly scan the EtherCAT network for devices directly from the web user interface. The Communicator automatically identifies each device and maps its data to   the control system, eliminating the need to manually search for device description files (ESI) and import them.

With the Anybus Communicator, scanning for EtherCAT devices is a simple and hassle-free process, allowing you to save time and focus on more important tasks.  

USECASE

Excellent performance

• Instant data transfer - The time required for data is made up of the cycle time of the first network plus the cycle time of the second network. The internal data transfer in the communicator is negligible because it corresponds to the natural fluctuations of the network cycle times (jitter).

• Hardware-accelerated endian conversion (byte swap) - Communicators can change the data representation (endianness) using hardware-accelerated endian conversion to ensure that data is represented correctly in each PLC. You can even convert different parts of the data area in different ways to handle different types of data. This has no impact on performance, relieves the PLC of the data conversion task, and simplifies PLC programming.

Easy startup

• Dedicated Ethernet configuration port - no special cables required.
• Intuitive web-based drag-and-drop configuration interface - no need to install additional software.
• Scan for EtherCAT devices  - automatically identifies each device and maps its data toward the control system.
• Front-facing connectors make it easy to connect cables, and the slim form factor saves space on the DIN rail.
• Troubleshoot with powerful diagnostics, including live data monitor, status screen, and support package.

Latest security features

• Secure boot functionality to detect firmware tampering and protect against malware attacks and infections.
• Security switch that locks your configuration and prevents any unauthorized access.
• The ports used in production have been disabled to prevent malware from being loaded via the ports.

For industrial environments

• Robust, compact housing.
• Industrial components are CE and UL tested and certified.
• Wide temperature range, -25°C to 70°C.
• Top-hat rail mounting for installation close to the connected devices, reducing wiring effort.

EtherCAT Features

• EtherCAT MainDevice
• Transfer up to 1500 to and from EtherCAT (3000 bytes in total)
• 1 ms cycle time (configurable)
• Up to 24 EtherCAT SubordinateDevices (slaves)
• CANOpen Over EtherCAT (CoE)
• Cyclic data transfer using Process Data Objects (PDOs)
• Scan for EtherCAT SubordinateDevices (ESI files are not supported)
• Live list - Monitor EtherCAT SubordinateDevice status from control system
• Data exchange control – Enable/disable EtherCAT SubordinateDevice from control system
• Clone configuration – scan an EtherCAT network once and re-use the configuration for identical systems

The following features are not supported:

-          Acyclic data transfer using Service Data Objects (SDOs) (only cyclic data transfer using PDOs supported)

-          Ethernet over EtherCAT (EoE)

-          Servo Profile over EtherCAT (SoE)

-          Redundancy with ring topology

-          Import EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) files (EtherCAT SubDevices need to be scanned)

-          Select SubDevice data to be mapped towards the control system (default data is always mapped)

Common Ethernet Features

• Common Ethernet
• Cover multiple protocols with a single gateway and reduce storage costs
• Supports EtherNet/IP adapter, Modbus TCP server or PROFIENT IO device
• Transfer 1 448 bytes with EtherNet/IP, 1 500 bytes with Modbus TCP and 1 024 bytes with PROFINET to and from the gateway
• Download your protocol firmware from the product support page (free)
• Load your protocol firmware via the gateway web-configuration interface
• Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports with 10/100 Mbit full duplex
• Daisy chaining with integrated switch