Anybus Communicator: Modbus TCP server – EtherCAT slave (ABC4016)

This unit replaces the Anybus AB7901-F Communicator

The Anybus Communicator Modbus TCP server – EtherCAT slave is an industrial protocol gateway that allows you to seamlessly transfer data between PLC control systems over Modbus TCP and EtherCAT networks.

Anybus Communicators are designed to ensure reliable, secure, and high-speed data transfer between different industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus networks. Very easy to install and deploy, the stand-alone gateways enable transparent data exchange between PLCs, allowing you to integrate legacy equipment into modern, high-performance networks without any changes to the hardware and only minimal changes to the software.

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Award-winning Anybus NP40 industrial network processor

Anybus Communicators are built using the award-winning and proven Anybus NP40 industrial network processor providing network conformance, high performance, and reliability. When connecting between PLCs on different networks, extremely fast data cycling is enabled with data transfer of up to 1500 bytes in each direction, meeting most current control application needs as well as supporting future demands.

Quick installation is ensured thanks to the intuitive configuration, easy-to-understand documentation, and smart hardware and housing design.

Product Information

Excellent performance

Instant data transfer – The time it takes to transfer data between two PLCs consists of the cycle time on the first network plus the cycle time on the second network. Internal data transfer in the Communicators is negligible as it’s in line with the natural variation of the network cycle times (jitter).
Hardware-accelerated endian conversion (byte swap) – The Communicators can change the data representation (endianness) through a hardware-accelerated endian conversion to ensure data is presented correctly in each PLC. You can even convert different parts of the data area in various ways to handle different data types. It has no impact on performance, offloads the PLC of the data conversion task, and simplifies PLC programming.

Easy to Use

Dedicated ethernet configuration port – no special cables required.
Intuitive web-based drag-and-drop configuration interface – no need to install any additional software.
Forward-facing ports make it easy to connect cables and the slim form factor saves space on the DIN rail.
Troubleshoot problems with powerful diagnostics including live data monitor, status screen, and support package.

Latest Security Features

Secure boot functionality to detect tampering with firmware and resist attacks and infection from malware.
Security switch which 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.

Designed for industrial environments

Robust compact housing.
Industrial components are tested and certified according to CE and UL.
Wide temperate range, -25°C to 70°C.
DIN-rail mounting to enable installation close to connected devices, reducing the amount of wiring.

Modbus TCP server
Transfer up to 1 500 bytes to and from Modbus TCP (3 000 bytes total)
4 connections
Function codes 01-06, 15-16, 23, 43/14
Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports with 10/100 Mbit full duplex
Daisy chaining with integrated switch

EtherCAT slave according to IEC 61158 Type 12 (ETG.1000)
Transfer up to 1 486 bytes to and from EtherCAT
Network cycle time down to 100 μs
Supports CANopen over EtherCAT
Addressing modes: Logical, Node, and Position
Commands: APRD, ARMW, APWR, BRD, BWR, FPRD, FPRW, FPWR, FRMW, LRD, LRW, LWR
Synchronization modes: Free Run
Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports with 10/100 Mbit full duplex
Daisy chaining with integrated switch

GENERAL

Dimensions (L x W x H) with serial and power connector	98 x 27 x 144 mm 3.85 x 1.06 x 5,67 in
Weight	150 grams, 0.33 lb
Buttons and switches	Reset the button and security switch
LEDs	Gateway, Network 1 & Network 2
IP rating	IP20
Housing material	PC ABS, UL 94 VO
Mounting	DIN rail (35 * 7,5/15)

ENVIRONMENT

Operating temperature	-25 to 70° C, -13 to 158° F
Storage temperature	-40 to 85° C, -40 to 185° F
Relative humidity	0-95% non-condensing
Installation altitude	Up to 2 000 m

POWER

Input voltage	12 – 30 VDC
Current consumption	Typical: 160 mA @ 24V Max: 400 mA @ 12V
Power connector	3-pin plug with screw terminal
Protection	Reverse voltage protection and short circuit protection

ETHERNET PORTS

Ports	2+2 x Ethernet
Isolation	Galvanic isolation
Bitrate	10/100 Mbit full duplex
Connector	RJ45
Switch.	Dual port cut-through switch

MODBUS TCP

Mode	Server
Max number of connections	4
Input data size	1 500 bytes
Output data size	1 500 bytes

ETHERCAT

Mode	EtherCAT slave according to IEC 61158 Type 12 (ETG.1000)
Addressing modes	Logical, node, and position
Synchronization modes	Free run
Input data size	1 486 bytes
Output data size	1 486 bytes
Network redundancy	Device Level Ring (DLR), beacon-based
Minimum cycle time	100 μs
Features	Supports CANopen over EtherCAT (CoE)
ESI File	Available

CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

UL	_CUL_USfile number E214107
CE	2014/30/EU
KC	R-R-ABJ-Communicator
EMC	EN 61000-6-2 EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 EN 61000-6-4 EN 55032
Environment	IEC 60068-2-1 Ab IEC 60068-2-2 Bb IEC 60068-2-1 Ab IEC 60068-2-2 Bb IEC 60068-2-14 Nb IEC 60068-2-30 Db IEC 60068-2-78 Cab IEC 60068-2-78 Cab
Vibration and shock	IEC 60068-2-27 IEC 60068-2-6
Waste certification	WEE

CONFIGURATION

Configuration software	Web-based configuration
Configuration ports	Dedicated 10/100 Mbit RJ45 Ethernet configuration port and Ethernet ports

SECURITY

Secure boot	Ensures software authenticity
Security switch	Physical switch that enables/disables access to the web-based configuration interface

PRODUCT PACKAGING

Content	Gateway, power connector, start-up guide, compliance information sheet
Box material	Cardboard

MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURE

MTBF

> 1500000 h, Telcordia Method I Case 3 at 30° C

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