Anybus CompactCom

Interchangeable Active and Passive modules with instant plug and play connectivity providing a complete communication solutuion!
Why Anybus CompactCom is the right choice!
The growing use and fragmentation of Industrial Ethernet and Fieldbus communication makes it even more difficult to decide which networks to support when you release a new product. Is only Profibus enough for you or do you need to support several fieldbuses? What about Ethernet, which industrial versions will be the right choice? Should you have USB or RS232? Will your customers ask for wireless like WiFi or Bluetooth? Is there any new technology coming up? Where do you intend to sell your product, which networks are used in different countries and different industries? What about conformance and certification?

There are many factors that need be considered before selecting the right communication interface for your product. With Anybus-CC you have full flexibility and can choose from a wide range of connectivity solutions for your product. Gone are the days of a long and complex indesign for network connectivity. The flexibility of the Anybus-CC is unrivaled. You can choose from modules supporting Fieldbus networks, any Ethernet protocol, USB, Wireless or even a Serial interface without having to make any hardware or software changes to your product. With fewer requirements to size, cost, interface methods and performance, the Anybus-CC reaches an even wider target market for automation devices.

Ideal applications
Anybus CompactCom has been designed to meet many types of industrial automation products. HMI's, Robot controllers, Drives, Micro PLC's Valve manifolds, Instruments, Weigh scales, Temperature controllers, Bar-code scanners, I/O blocks are just some of todays products that are integrating Anybus-CC.

PLC

HMI

Motion Controller

Micro Drive

Valve Manifold

Instant Connectivity
Anybus CompactCom provides an instant connectivity to any industrial network. Its as close to plug and play for industrial automation as you can get. With your integrated Anybus-CC slot you can simply exchange a Profibus module and insert an EtherNet/IP module and be instantly connected to that network with no changes or programming required.

Active & Passive Modules
There are two versions of Anybus-CompactCom modules available.

Active Modules: Handles the full protocol stack up to Layer 7, suitable for networks such as Profibus, EtherNet/IP or CC-Link. All necessary software and hardware is included on the active Anybus-CC modules and they can be interfaced through an asynchronous serial interface or via a parallel interface. Both interface alternatives support the same data
exchange methods, functionality and features.
8-bit 2kB Dual Port Ram Parallel Interface
Asynchronous half duplex SCI Serial Interface

Passive Modules: Provides the physical layer of selected network and handles basic communications tasks such as converting serial communications to any supported network. It is suitable for RS485, USB, Bluetooth or as an Ethernet Serial Server.
Passive SCI Serial Interface (Transparent passthrough) (ABCC technical)