Integrate existing HMI/displays into a PLC control system (fieldbus or industrial Ethernet)
Connect a non-networked HMI/display to a PLC control system (via its serial or CAN interface)
Embed multi-network capability into a new HMI/display series
Wirelessly access a machine using a tablet as a HMI for configuration and troubleshooting
Need to connect two different cells on the factory floor where HMIs and displays are connected to two different PLC systems running different industrial networks.
Anybus® X-gateways™ connect any TWO combinations of fieldbus or industrial Ethernet networks. The X-gateways primary function is fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks
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Keep a well-performing, non-networked device by connecting it to a PLC control system using its serial RS-232/422/485 or CAN-based interface. No need for any hardware or software changes.
Anybus® Communicator™ connects to the HMI/Displays RS-232/422/485 interface and translates the serial or CAN data stream into a fieldbus or industrial Ethernet protocol. The device will then be represented as a Slave/Adapter on the PLC control network.
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Require integrated fieldbus and industrial Ethernet connectivity for new range HMI range. Require a mix of traditional fieldbuses but also want to have several Industrial Ethernet networks to expand the global sales potential on all markets. In addition, there are cost, time and conformance issues.
Anybus® CompactCom™ products are ready-made communication interfaces for fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, which you design in to give your HMI/Display a multi-network slave/adapter interface. You choose the form factor depending on how integrated you want the solution to be — Chip, Brick or Module.
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Save on your machine costs by using your smartphone, tablet or laptop as an HMI replacement for making machine configuration and troubleshooting.
Anybus® Wireless Bolt™ is mounted onto the machine cabinet and connects via Ethernet, Serial RS-232/485 or CAN to the controller. Using either Bluetooth or WLAN you can access the controller and its live data, all from a safe distance.
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Anybus Communicator allows London Electronics to effortlessly connect the serial based displays to a PROFIBUS PLC network.
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