Valve Manifolds and Anybus technology

Valves and Valve Manifolds communication is becoming more and more important. The drivers to use networks in these products are reduced wiring costs when using a fieldbus network compared to traditional wiring, and also the fact that a fieldbus networks can transfer much more information to and from the valves than just the control signals. Diagnostics, alarms and other intelligent functions can be used to optimize the control of the valves and also allow predictive maintenance to maximize uptime of the production process.

Two categories of Anybus products are suitable for Valves and Valve Manifolds:

Anybus-IC
This product is developed to target basic functionality when replacing controls based of traditional I/O signals, like a valve manifold, with fieldbus or Ethernet connectivity. Today Anybus-IC is available in Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus-TCP and EtherNet/IP, which are the most common protocols in applications like valve manifolds. Anybus-IC also offers some special functions for valve applications, such as DeviceNet_QuickConnect. The Anybus-IC also makes it possible to use IP65 connectors, since connectors are mounted outside the Anybus-IC, giving an option to use M12 standard IP65 connectors.

If your are looking for a simple, quick and cost efficient way to implement a communication solution in your valve product, Anybus-IC is a optimal choice. Read more

Anybus-CompactCom
HMS latest product development is a high functionally but low-cost embedded unit that integrate the complete communication technology, hardware and software, into a compact unit. The Anybus-CompactCom interchangeability gives manufacturers of valves maximum flexibility and after one “design in” their product can support all major networks. Read more