Network enable your serial RS-232/422/485 based industrial devices and equipment to Modbus Plus 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-networked industrial devices and equipment to Modbus Plus. The gateway performs an intelligent protocol conversion and presents the serial data to the Master PLC/Controller as easily processed I/O data.
The Communicator is slim stand-alone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24-volt power supply. The Communicator is conformance tested to current FIPIO specifications guaranteeing network compatibility.
CONVERT ALMOST ANY TYPE OF SERIAL PROTOCOL
The Communicator is capable of converting almost any type of serial protocol such as Modbus RTU,ASCII, DF1 or any other types of proprietary Request/Response or Produce/Consume protocol.