Integrate your Modbus serial RS-232/422/485 based industrial devices and equipment to a LONWORKS 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 on a Modbus RTU network to Lonworks.
CONVERT CLASSIC MODBUS REGISTERS FOR I/O DATA
The gateway makes it possible to convert Modbus registers data to LonWorks Variables (SNVT‟s and/or UNVT‟s). You can create a set of variables according to LonMark functional Profiles or you can create your own set of variables with User defined Network Variables (UNVT‟s).
The Communicator is slave a on the Modbus RTU side. This means that you connect this to a Modbus network which has a Modbus RTU Master connected. The configuration requires no programming and is made by an included configuration tool in Windows environment.
The Communicator is slim stand-alone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24-volt power supply. The Communicator is conformance tested to current Lonworks specifications guaranteeing network compatibility.
Anybus Communicator LonWorks to Modbus-RTU slave single packed
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Convert almost any RS-232/422/485 Request/Response or Produce/Consume protocol in just a few minutes — For example Modbus RTU, 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
- Global free technical support and consultancy