Anybus X-gateway – EtherCAT Slave - EtherCAT Slave

The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect or extend PLC control systems and their connected devices on an EtherCAT network.

FAST COPYING OF I/O DATA

The X-gateways primary function is with the fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two PLC systems. This offloads your PLC from working with additional calculations. The gateway acts as a Slave on both networks and provides a simple network extension. The data transmission is completely transparent with a maximum data capacity of 512 bytes in each direction.

EASY CONFIGURATION - NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED!

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.

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Features and benefits

• Fast copying of cyclic I/O data between the two EtherCAT networks (10-15 ms)
• Proven and tested with all PLC manufacturers
• Supports up to a maximum of 512 bytes of Input and Output data in each direction
• Optional control and status information added to the I/O data for diagnostic purposes
• Robust stand-alone housing for use in harsh industrial environments
• Global free technical support and consultancy

EtherCAT Slave interface

EtherCAT Slave settings can be made by importing the provided .XML file into engineering tool of the controlling PLC.

• Complete EtherCAT slave according to DS 301 V4.022
• Supports CANopen over EtherCAT
• Max 512 bytes of Input and 512 bytes of Output data (PDO + SDO)
• Baudrate 100 Mbit/s full duplex
• 4 FMMU channels (can be used freely by the EtherCAT master for any purpose.)
• 4 SM channels
• Bit-oriented FMMU operation
• Position addressing, node addressing and logical addressing
• PDI Watchdog
• Output I/O Sync Manager Watchdog
• Integrated switch allowing for a daisy-chain topology
• 2x RJ45 EtherCAT connectors

Technical specifications

Ordering Information

ORDER CODE: AB7900

INCLUDED COMPONENTS:
- Quick start documentation
- USB configuration cable
- Configuration software available for download
- (Power supply not included)
 

GUARANTEE:  3 years

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