SCENARIO
Keep a well-performing, non-networked device e.g. a bar-code scanner, 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.

SOLUTION
Anybus® Communicator™ connects to the devices 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. 

• Versions available for all major fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks
• Performs complete serial protocol conversion, no PLC function blocks or programming required
• Keep your existing device as is — No hardware or software changes needed!

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See some customer sample configurations for Bar code scanners, Sensors and RFID applications

SCENARIO
Require integrated fieldbus and industrial Ethernet connectivity for new range of e.g Sensors. Require a mix of traditional fieldbuses but also want to have PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and CC-Link IE Field to expand your global market reach. In addition, there is size, cost, time and conformance issues.

SOLUTION
Anybus® CompactCom™ products are ready-made communication interfaces for fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, which you design in to give your sensor multi-network slave/adapter interface. The ideal choice, is an Anybus Brick. Its small size, connector flexibility, cost and time to market make this a great fit. In addition, all Anybus CompactCom products are pre-conformed for full network compliance.

• Real-Time Industrial Ethernet with fast data transfer: up to 1500 bytes of process data each way with very low latency 
• Multi-network capability through just one in-design
• Available in Chip, Brick and Module formats

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SCENARIO
Need to connect two different cells on the factory floor where Bar code scanners and Sensors are connected to two different PLC systems. 

SOLUTION
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  

• Over 200 individual network combination gateway versions available - compatible with all PLC brands
• Master/Scanner interfaces for CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFIBUS can eliminate the need for an additional expense of a PLC Master Controller.

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