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Anybus X-gateways allow connection of your ControlNet adapter device or network to many other fieldbus or Industrial Ethernet networks.
Anybus Communicator is a stand-alone protocol converter enabling you to connect your device to ControlNet.
Anybus CompactCom The ready-made communication interface for your device, proven and trusted by millions of devices.
ControlNet is one of three open network standards (DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP), all of which use a common application layer, the "Common Industrial Protocol" (CIP). The Family of CIP Networks is specified and published by ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association - http://www.odva.org) and CI (ControlNet International - http://www.controlnet.org).
ControlNet offers good real-time capabilities providing high-speed deterministic transmission for time-critical I/O data and messaging data. ControlNet was developed by Rockwell Automation and today, it is managed by the ControlNet International User organization. ControlNet is a very popular network for time critical applications based on Rockwell Automation technology.
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Anybus Communicator connects sub-points on a ControlNet control system within a Subway Infrastructure in Beijing, China, giving substantial cost and time savings
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