HMS have just announced the availability of a new version of their Anybus  X-gateway range as described in the following press release

New Anybus X-gateway

The Anybus X-gateway family upgraded to make industrial networking even easier

Anybus X-gateways are used in thousands of industrial applications all over the world to enable communication between two industrial networks (fieldbus or industrial Ethernet).

These popular “network translators” are now modernized as HMS Industrial Networks introduces a new version of Anybus X-gateways, designed to meet the future of the automation industry.

The new version contains several new features, but is fully backwards compatible meaning that existing users can easily upgrade to the new version without hassle.

USB interface and new configuration software

The new X-gateway comes with a USB interface, enabling the users to easily connect the gateway to a PC and configure the network communication via the Windows-based tool “Anybus Configuration Manager.” No programming is necessary.

New design for easier installation

The new housing with upright design requires less rack space and enables easier installation in the switching cabinet.

The flexible design also allows mounting on the side (flat) similar to the previous version of the X-gateway.

Additionally, X-gateway now offers even lower power consumption.

Ethernet focus

As part of the new release, HMS introduces connectivity to CC-Link IE Field in the X-gateway family. Furthermore, several of the industrial Ethernet versions now include integrated dual-port Ethernet interfaces with an integrated switch, removing the need for external switches.

Making system integration easier

“This new version of the Anybus X-gateway will provide machine builders, system integrators, OEMs and end users with a modern communication gateway that is very easy to use when it comes to configuration and integration,” comments Markus Bladh, Product Manager at HMS.

“The X-gateway product family is a proven and trusted solution already in place in thousands of industrial automation plants. For these existing users, HMS ensures backwards compatibility within their industrial automation systems – keeping the same high performance, reliability and low latency“.

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