The Anybus CompactCom M40 EtherNet/IP IIoT Secure is a communication module that provides industrial devices with instant EtherNet/IP connectivity. The module is conformance tested and communicates with the host device via the patented Anybus CompactCom host interface. Any device that supports this standard can take advantage of the features provided by the module, allowing seamless network integration regardless of network type. The module supports both linear and ring network topology and is a ready-made security solution which enables network-secure and encrypted communication. The module is also able to communicate with IoT protocols such as OPC UA and MQTT. This means that the EtherNet/IP data is processed as usual by the CompactCom - and data from the device can also be sent to an IT system via OPC UA or MQTT

Features & Benefits

• A complete, interchangeable communication module with connectors
• Short in-design with free assistance from HMS ensures a fast time to market
• ODVA pre-certified for network compliance (enables faster network certification)
• Fast data transfer: Up to 1448 bytes of process data in each direction, Up to 1500 bytes of explicit messaging
• Low latency
• Event-based interface method enables easy access to input and output data at any time
• Fast, event-based application hardware interfaces: 8/16-bit parallel and high speed SPI The module also support a I/O interface (shift register interface)
• Black channel support enables CIP safety implementation
• IIoT functionality: Includes Email Client, Secure Web server with customizable content, JSON functionality and Secure File Transfer WebDAV
• Extended flash-based file system with two-disc access (internal and external)
• Transparent Socket Interface handling the complete Ethernet frame (support for 20 socket connections)

Technical specifications

SECURE NETWORK & ENCRYPTION

The Anybus CompactCom M40 EtherNet/IP IIoT Secure module is a ready-made security solution which enables network-secure, encrypted communication on OPC UA Secure channels, and Secure MQTT communication. It also enables secure access to the embedded web server and secure file transfer.

In order to secure the network communication over TLS, the device is equipped with a security chip providing secure key storage together with a hardware-accelerated cryptographic engine.

The embedded web server includes web pages for security configuration such as certificate installation and user account management.

Security Functions

Get your industrial devices IIoT ready with Anybus CompactCom security platform

The Anybus CompactCom 40 IIoT Secure Brick provides network security features such as

• TLS support for secure data transfer
• Security chip for secure key storage
• Hardware accelerated cryptographic operations
• Hashed password storage
• Secure web server w. customizable content
• Secure file transfer server (WebDAV)
• Secure Boot
• Solid security: Mandatory software signatures prevent unauthorized software to be downloaded to the module. Furthermore, encryption is used to prevent illicit copying

CERTIFICATES & SECURE COMMUNICATION

Certificates are a main component in secure communication. They are used to identify the owner of the certificate. A node will trust a certificate if it trusts the Certificate Authority (CA) that has issued the certificate. Trusted certificates are used to ensure secure communication.

Which certificates to use, depend on the installation. HMS Networks offers a tool that generates device and CA certificates, to be used during development.

 Adapter - Slave interface

• EtherNet/IP CONFORMANCE TESTED™ by ODVA
• Support for Generic Device profile
• Dual port cut-through switch implemented in the Anybus NP40 processor
• Device Level Ring (DLR) Beacon-based
• CIP energy object support
• Support for CIP Safety (via the black channel to the IXXAT Safe T100 Module)
• Black channel support enables CIP safety implementation
• Customized identity information
• Explicit messaging up to 1500 bytes using Large Forward Open
• Multiple I/O assembly support
• Modular device support
• 2x RJ-45 EtherNet/IP 10/100 Mbit/s ports available simultaneously

IoT Protocols

Connect to IoT-software with OPC UA or MQTT

•  Tap data from the host device, all ADI data is readable (application parameters)
•  Provide on-the-fly statistics from your device
• Predictive maintenance — Spot problems before they occur
• Collect data to perform data analysis (local server or on IT level)