How to configure 

The Anybus Configuration Manager included with the Communicator, is pre-configured for use with Modbus-RTU. It uses visual template wizards that guide you through the easy 6-step configuration. 

How it works

Modbus RTU is an open, serial (RS-232/422/485) protocol derived from the Master/Slave architecture. It is the most used serial protocol used today, mostly due to its ease of use and reliability. Modbus RTU messages are a simple 16-bit CRC (Cyclic-Redundant Checksum). The simplicity of these messages is to ensure reliability.

The Anybus Communicator functions as a Modbus RTU Master towards your connected serial-based slave devices. Towards the Controlling PLC, the Communicator is a slave device on the upper network.

Modbus RTU configuration highlights - Anybus Configuration Manager

The Anybus Configuration Manager (ACM) is included with the purchase of the Anybus Commuicator.

• Communicator functions as a Modbus RTU Master towards the serial devices
• Selectable RS-232/422/485 serial interface
• Pre-configured Modbus commands. No scripting or serial frame building required!
• Ability to make popular checksum calaculations 
• In-built Line Listener to analyze serial telegrams on the sub-network
• Multi-language support, supporting English, German, Spansh, 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 unauthorized upload and download of configurations