Anybus Communicator - Lonworks

Integrate your Modbus serial RS-232/422/485 based industrial devices and equipment to a LONWORKS control system without the need for any changes to the device. Just connect, configure and you're done!

The Anybus Communicator is a proven and trusted protocol converter gateway that connects non-networked industrial devices and equipment on a Modbus RTU network  to Lonworks.

CONVERT CLASSIC MODBUS REGISTERS FOR I/O DATA

The gateway makes it possible to convert Modbus registers data to LonWorks Variables (SNVT‟s and/or UNVT‟s). You can create a set of variables according to LonMark functional Profiles or you can create your own set of variables with User defined Network Variables (UNVT‟s). 

The Communicator is slave a on the Modbus RTU side. This means that you connect this to a Modbus network which has a Modbus RTU Master connected. The configuration requires no programming and is made by an included configuration tool in Windows environment. 

The Communicator is slim stand-alone gateway designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, requiring a 24-volt power supply. The Communicator is conformance tested to current Lonworks specifications guaranteeing network compatibility.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Convert almost any RS-232/422/485 Request/Response or Produce/Consume protocol in just a few minutes — For example Modbus RTU, ASCII, DF1.
• Pre-defined for Modbus RTU. Avoid the hassle of scripting and serial Modbus frame building with the 6-step Modbus RTU wizard.
• No hardware or software changes are required for the connected automation device
• Compatible with PLCs from leading manufacturers such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric etc
• Complete protocol conversion performed by the Communicator, no PLC function blocks required
• Handy Save/Load function means a completed configuration can be re-used for many other installations
• Included “Anybus Configuration Manager” with flexible serial frame building capabilities
• Versions with Dual Port switched Ethernet allows for daisy chaining and eliminates the need for external switches
• Global free technical support and consultancy

SERIAL FEATURES

No high level programming skills are needed to set up the Anybus® Communicator as configuration is accomplished using the included, easy to use Windows™ based ACM (Anybus Configuration Manager).

• Selectable RS-232/422/485 interface
• Pre-defined 6-step Modbus-RTU configuration wizard
• Selectable pre-loaded DF1 commands. No scripting or serial frame building required!
• Ability to configure ASCII or vendor specific protocols (Request/Response or Produce/Consume via a visual frame building interface 
• Multi-language support for English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Polish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese
• Handy Save/Load function allows for a completed configuration to be re-used for many other installations
• Password protection prevents unauthorized upload and download of configurations
• Serial Line Listener and In-built Checksum calculations for diagnostic and troubleshooting

LONWORKS INTERFACE FEATURES

• Certified for Lonmark application layer guidelines V3.2
• Lonworks network variables and configuration of the gateway is made via the included configuration tool (network commissioning requires 3^rd part tools)
• Lonworks FT-X1 Transceiver
• Up to 256 input + 256 output LonWorks Network Variables / Modbus Word Registers
• Amount and type of network variables configurable, data linking between Lonworks variables (SNVT's) and Modbus Registers
• Lonworks baudrate 78 kbit/s
• 1x D-sub 9-pin male RS-232 configuration port 
• 1x 5-pin, 5.08 Phoenix network connector

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMMUNICATOR RS-232/422/485

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CERTIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

HARDWARE CHARACTERISTICS

IMMUNITY AND EMISSION FOR INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

Content of delivery

• Configuration Cable (RS232) Port
• Installation sheet
• Dsub with screw terminals for sub network

Ordering Information

ORDER CODE: AB7009-B

INCLUDED COMPONENTS:
- Quick start documentation
- Configuration program LWTool
- D-sub connector with screw terminals for serial sub-network
- Configuration software available for download
- (Power supply not included)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
-  USB-RS-232 configuration adapter (Order Code: 019570)
GUARANTEE:  1 years