Product Description

The Anybus X-gateway copies I/O-data in both directions thus enabling data exchange between the two networks. Default I/O configuration is 20 bytes Input and 20 bytes Output. Changing default settings is very easy using the windows based configuration software Anybus Configuration Manager X-gateway from HMS (free of charge).

The ControlNet interface is implemented according to the ControlNet international specification for a Communication adapter (profile number 12). A connection to the Anybus-S ControlNet module can be opened from a ControlNet scanner. The size of the connection can be up to 450 bytes in each direction. The ControlNet module can be read or written to by UCMM (Unscheduled) messages from another ControlNet adapter (slave) or scanner (master). The module is equipped with two BNC contacts for connection to ControlNet. If redundant operation is desired, both connectors are used; otherwise either connector A or B is used. The module is also equipped with a NAP (Network access port) for temporary connection of configuration tools. The minimum Network update time, (NUT), of the module is 5ms. The ControlNet interface module is certified by the ODVA and has proven conformance and interoperability with leading PLC´s, HMI´s etc 

The LonWorks interface is a high performance interface to LonWorks networks. The interface supports LonMark objects handling. The required network variables on the LonWorks side can be configured and stored in FLASH. It is based on MIP that allows high throughput and a configurable set of up to 256 input and 256 output network variables. The interface can, via the “LWtool” PC-based configuration utility program, link, and convert data between the other network side and devices located on a LonWorks Network. The LonWorks side of the product can be configured for any type of network variable e.g. SNVT’s or UNVT?s.