The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect PLC control systems and their connected devices between Modbus RTU and POWERLINK networks.
The X-gateways primary function is with the fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks. This offloads your PLC from working with additional calculations. The gateway acts as a Slave/Device on both networks. The data transmission is completely transparent with a maximum data capacity of 254 bytes in each direction.
The connection between the two networks is quickly set up in the Anybus Configuration Manager software, included with the X-gateway. No programming skills are needed to set up the X-gateway. As factory default the X-gateways have a pre-defined I/O size of 20 bytes I/O.
Modbus RTU network address settings made via on-board configuration switches
POWERLINK Device/Slave settings can be made either via the built-in web interface, or by importing the provided .XDD file into engineering tool of the controlling PLC.
Dimensions (L•W•H) | 114 x 44 x 127mm or 4,49 x 1,73 x 5,00" |
Weight | 400g or 0,880 lbs |
Operating temperature | -25 to +65 °C or -13 to +149 °F |
Storage temperature | -40 to +85 °C or -40 to +185 °F |
Power supply | 24 VDC +/- 20% via 2-pole 5.08 mm Phoenix pluggable screw connector |
Current consumption | max. 400mA (Typical 200mA) |
Enclosure material | Aluminium and plastic |
Installation position | Vertical / Flat* |
Galvanic isolation | YES, on both BUS/Ethernet side |
Mechanical rating | IP20, NEMA rating 1 |
Mounting | DIN-rail (EN 50022 standard) |
I/O configuration | via USB port with Anybus Configuration Manager software |
Certifications | CE, CULUS, RoHS |