Anybus Communicator CAN - ControlNet

CAN-based industrial equipment and devices can be integrated into the ControlNet control system without any changes to the device. Simply connect and configure!

Anybus Communicator is a proven and trusted protocol converter gateway that connects non-industrial devices with CAN-based protocols to ControlNet. the gateway performs intelligent protocol conversion and presents CAN data to PLCs/controllers as easy-to-handle I/O data.

The Communicator is a slim standalone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN rail mounting and requires 24 volt power. The Communicator has been tested for conformance to the current ControlNet specification to ensure network compatibility.

Typical CAN Applications

Typical serial applications include inverter drives, sensors, actuators, human-machine interfaces, barcode readers, RFID readers and industrial scales.

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Description

I. Features and Benefits

  • CAN protocol gateway to connect CAN devices to the fieldbus/Ethernet network
  • Supports custom CAN 1.0, 2.0A and 2.0B protocols
  • Handles mixed Produce/Consume and Request/Response protocols and processing.
  • No hardware or software changes to the device are required
  • No PLC code or function blocks required - compatible with PLCs from all major manufacturers
  • Versions with dual-port switched Ethernet allow daisy-chaining and eliminate the need for external switches.
  • High performance, fast throughput, up to 5 ms
  • Anybus Configuration Manager included for easy visualization of CAN frameworks
  • Dynamic trading controlled by web hosts
  • Free worldwide technical support and consultation
  • For application notes and instructional videos on how to configure the gateway, see www.anybus.com

 

 

II. CAN Configuration Highlights

CAN CONFIGURATION - ANYBUS CONFIGURATION MANAGER

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

  • Graphical CAN frame creation supports the use of many off-the-shelf CAN functions.
  • Any CAN 2.0A or 2.0B based protocol can be configured (11 and 29 bit identifiers)
  • Configure up to 128 data processing, totaling 256 CAN frames.
  • Monitors/changes process I/O data and displays CAN data processing status.
  • Diagnostic Data Processing for Network I/O Online Device List showing CAN Data Processing Status
  • Multilingual support: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
  • Simple store/load functionality supports complete configurations that can be reused in many other installations
  • Password protection prevents unauthorized configuration uploads and downloads 

 

ControlNet Interface Features

  • ODVA's ControlNet Conformance Test™. 
  • ControlNet Specification Version: Communication Adapter Specification 12
  • Maximum 450 bytes of input data and 450 bytes of output data
  • ControlNet baud rate 5 Mbit/s
  • Supports Polled & Bitstrobed, I/O state change/cycle I/O.
  • Support for media redundancy
  • MacID node address setting via DIP switch.
  • Network Access Port (NAP)
  • Implement ControlNet network configuration through .EDS file.
  • RG-6 Quad Shielded Cable Available
  • 2x BNC Network Connectors

 

 

Technical Specifications

Communicator CAN

AgreementConfigurable protocols based on CAN 1.0, 2.0A and 2.0B
baud20 kbit/s - 1 Mbit/s
Physical StandardsCAN

Technical Details

Dimensions (L x W x H)120 x 75 x 27 mm
4,72 x 2,95 x 1,06”
weights150 grams, 0.33 pounds
Protection LevelIP20 Nema Grade 1
Shell MaterialPC ABS, UL 94
Mounting Positionarbitrarily
InstallationDIN rail (35 * 7,5/15)EN 50022

 

Certificates

ULFile Ref: E203225UL 508 Ind. Cont. Eq. 
Dangerous placesclass 1, division 2, groups a, b, c and d, t4ansi/isa-12.12.01-2000
CE2004/108/ECEN 61000-6-4
ATEXZone 2, Cat 3 (except Modbus RTU) EN 60079-11

Electrical Characteristics

Power supply24 VDC +/- 10 % 
power wastageMax 300 mA, Typical 100 mA

 

Hardware Characteristics

Reverse Voltage Protection
Leakage protection
Sub-grid side electrical isolationEN 60950-1

Environmental Characteristics

Working Temperature-25 to 55 degrees Celsius, -13 to 131 degrees FahrenheitIEC 60068-2-1
IEC 60068-2-2
Storage Temperature-40 to 85 degrees Celsius, -40 to 185 degrees FahrenheitIEC 60068-2-1
IEC 60068-2-2
Relative Humidity5-95% Non-condensingIEC 60068-2-30
Mounting HeightUp to 2 000 m

 

Resistance to disturbances and radiation in industrial environments

Electrostatic discharge+/- 4 kVEN 61000-4-2
High Frequency Electromagnetic Field10 V/m 80 MHz - 1 GHzEN 61000-4-3
Fast Transients+/- 1 kVEN 61000-4-4 
Surge Protection+/- 1 kVEN 61000-4-5
RF interference10 V/rmsEN 61000-4-6
Radioactivity (10 meters)40 dB 30 MHz - 230 MHzCISPR 16-2-3

V. Delivery contents

  • Configure Cable (RS232) Port
  • Installation Manual
  • Screw terminals with Dsub for subnets

 

VI. OrdersInformation

Order Code: AB7314

Contained components:
- Quick Start Documentation
- With each one-piecemanual labor
USB Configuration Cable included with all unit shipments - per unitmanual laborCAN D-sub connector is included with all devices.
- All configuration software is downloadable
- (Power not included)

Guarantee:  3 year warranty. For purchase instructions and terms and conditions, please contactsupport@hongtronics.com