Connect non-industrial devices with a CAN-based protocol to PROFIBUS
Integrate your CAN-based industrial devices and equipment to a PROFIBUS 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-industrial devices with a CAN-based protocol to PROFIBUS. The gateway performs intelligent protocol conversion and presents the CAN data to the Master PLC/Controller as easily processed I/O data.
The Anybus AB7312 Communicator
The Communicator is a slim stand-alone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24-volt power supply. The Communicator is conformance tested to current PROFIBUS specifications guaranteeing network compatibility.
Typical CAN applications
Typical serial applications include variable frequency drives, sensors, actuators, human-machine interfaces, barcode readers, RFID readers, and industrial scales among others.
Product Information
- CAN protocol converter gateways connecting CAN devices to Fieldbus/Ethernet networks
- Support for custom CAN 1.0, 2.0A, and 2.0B protocols
- Handles mixed Produce/Consume and Request/Response protocols and transactions
- No hardware or software changes needed to your devices
- No PLC code or function blocks required
- Compatible with PLCs from all leading manufacturers
- Versions with Dual Port switched Ethernet allows for daisy-chaining and eliminates the need for external switches
- High performance, fast throughput, max 5 ms
- Anybus Configuration Manager included for easy visual CAN frame building
- Dynamic transaction controlled by the network master
- Global free technical support and consultancy
The Anybus Configuration Manager (ACM) is included with the purchase of the Anybus Communicator.
- Graphical CAN frame building support using several ready-made CAN functions
- Can configure any CAN 2.0A or 2.0B based protocol (11 and 29-bit identifiers)
- Configures up to 128 transactions containing a total of 256 CAN frames
- Monitor/Modify function of process I/O data informing of the CAN transaction status
- Diagnostic transaction Live List in the network I/O informing of the CAN transaction status
- Multi-language support, supporting English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese
- Handy Save/Load function allows for a completed configuration to be re-used for many other installations
- Password protection prevents unauthorised upload and download of configurations
- Complete PROFIBUS-DP slave according to IEC 61158
- Max 244 bytes of Input and 244 bytes of Output data – 416 bytes data length in total
- Automatic PROFIBUS baud rate detection (9600 bit / s – 12 Mbit / s)
- Supports PROFIBUS features: Sync and Freeze and Watchdog
- PROFIBUS uplink configuration via on-board switches or via .GSD file
- 1x D-sub 9-pin female PROFIBUS connector
Communicator CAN
| Protocol | Configurable CAN 1.0, 2.0A and 2.0B based protocols |
| Baud rate | 20 kbit/s – 1 Mbit/s |
| Physical standards | CAN |
Technical details
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 120 x 75 x 27 mm 4,72 x 2,95 x 1,06” |
|
| Weight | 150 grams, 0.33 lb | |
| Protection class | IP20 Nema rating 1 | |
| Enclosure material | PC ABS, UL 94 | |
| Installation position | Any | |
| Mounting | DIN rail (35 * 7,5/15) | EN 50022 |
Certifications
| UL | File Number: E203225 | UL 508 Ind. Cont. Eq. |
| Hazardous Locations | CLASS 1, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D, T4 | ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2000 |
| CE | 2004/108/EC | EN 61000-6-4 EN 61000-6-2 |
| ATEX | Zone 2, Cat 3 (except Modbus RTU) | EN 60079-11 EN 60079-15 |
Electrical characteristics
| Power | 24 VDC +/- 10 % |
| Current consumption | Max 300 mA, Typical 100 mA |
Hardware characteristics
| Reverse voltage protection | Yes | |
| Short circuit protection | Yes | |
| Galvanic isolation on the subnetwork | Yes | EN 60950-1 |
Environmental characteristics
| Operating temp | -25 to 55 o C, -13 to 131 o F | IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-2 |
| Storage temp | -40 to 85 o C, -40 to 185 o F | IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-2 |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% non condensing | IEC 60068-2-30 |
| Installation altitude | Up to 2 000 m |
Immunity and emission for the industrial environment
| Electrostatic discharge | +/- 4 kV | EN 61000-4-2 |
| Electromagnetic RF fields | 10 V/m 80 MHz – 1 GHz 3 V/m 1,4 GHz – 2,0 GHz 1 V/m 2,0 GHz – 2,7 GHz |
EN 61000-4-3 |
| Fast Transients | +/- 1 kV | EN 61000-4-4 |
| Surge protection | +/- 1 kV | EN 61000-4-5 |
| RF conducted interference | 10 V/rms | EN 61000-4-6 |
| Emission (at 10 m) | 40 dB 30 MHz – 230 MHz 47 dB 30 MHz – 1 GHz |
CISPR 16-2-3 |
Order Code: AB7312
Included Components:
- Quickstart documentation
- USB configuration cable
- CAN D-sub connector is supplied with every single-piece Communicator shipment
- All configuration software available for download
- (Power supply not included)
Guarantee: 3 years
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