The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect/extend PLC control systems and their connected devices between two PROFINET networks.

The Anybus X-gateway PROFINET-IO Device to PROFINET-IO Device enables you to connect any PROFINET-IO system to any PROFINET-IO control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.

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• Reach new markets

  Target new markets using different protocols without needing to change your hardware or software, thereby decreasing your time to market and development costs.

• No PLC card slot needed

  The gateway does not use a card slot in the control system, leaving room for other equipment.

• Slim hardware design

  The gateway is designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, enabling you to install it with ease, close to connected devices, thereby reducing wiring requirements.

• 3-year warranty

  The gateway is designed to be robust and long-lasting. A 3-year guarantee is provided

• Easy configuration – No programming required!

  Quickly establish the connection between the two networks with the included Anybus Configuration Manager software. No programming skills are required for the setup process.

• Increased PLC performance

  The gateway allows for fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks, offloading your PLC from working with additional calculations.

• Trusted partner

  Anybus has a long history of working with all the major network organizations to ensure compliant, high-performing, and compatible products.

• Life cycle management

  HMS maintains every part of the gateway, including network updates, throughout the product’s lifecycle.

• PROFINET Mode: Slave
• PROFINET Supported Functionality: Soft Real-Time (RT); Max 64 slots / 1 sub-slot; DCP support; Acyclic Data exchange
• PROFINET Bandwidth: 10/100Mbit full/half duplex down to 1ms
• PROFINET Input Data Size: 512 bytes
• PROFINET Output Data Size: 512 bytes
• PROFINET Conformance Class: Class B
• PROFINET Configuration File: GSDML available