HMS Networks expands range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner
HMS now launches the Anybus® Communicator™ EtherNet/IP™ Scanner, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherNet/IP devices to different industrial networks and control systems.
Growing EtherNet/IP Market
The EtherNet/IP market continues to expand, currently accounting for 21% of the global market share, making it the second-largest industrial network worldwide and the leading industrial network in the U.S. This growth has led to an increasing demand for high-performance gateways that seamlessly integrate EtherNet/IP devices with major industrial networks. The Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner meets this need by providing a reliable solution for connecting EtherNet/IP devices to EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET control systems.
Next-generation technology
Like all Anybus next-generation gateways, the Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner provides reliable, secure, and user-friendly technology:
Proven and fast communication using Anybus NP40 technology
The award-winning Anybus NP40 industrial network processor ensures that the Communicators meet demanding requirements in terms of industrial performance, reliability, and security. Featuring new hardware and software, the gateways enable instant data transfer – up to 10 times faster than their predecessors. Users can also exchange significantly more data between the networks as the gateways transfer up to 1 500 bytes to and from connected PLCs.
Robust and secure communication
Built using carefully selected industrial components and verified against the CE and UL industry standards, the gateways are designed to handle harsh industrial environments. To protect users from cyberattacks, the gateways have an onboard physical security switch that prevents unauthorized configuration changes and secure boot functionality to resist attacks and infections from malware.
Fast installation and intuitive configuration
Fast installation and smooth configuration procedures are guaranteed thanks to an optimized housing design, an intuitive GUI, and easy-to-understand documentation.
Installation is simplified thanks to the compact gateway design with forward-facing ports and DIN-rail mounting, which allows gateway installation close to connected devices, reducing the amount of required wiring.
Users can configure the gateways through drag-and-drop functionality in the web-based GUI, which is accessible via a dedicated Ethernet port. To further simplify installation, users can directly import EDS files into the GUI, eliminating the need to install third-party software. In the GUI, users can monitor data passing through the gateway and diagnose issues before they become problems.
Hands-on assistance is available, as a QR code in the GUI provides a step-by-step installation and configuration guide. This allows users to access helpful instructions on their phones, even if the local equipment is offline.
"We are delighted to add the Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner gateway to our family of next-generation gateways," states Fredrik Brynolf, Anybus Gateway Product Manager at HMS Networks. "Our customers have expressed a need for a modern gateway with high-speed data transfers to connect EtherNet I/P devices with various control systems. The Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner meets this need and, importantly, it’s also incredibly intuitive to use."
Anybus Communicators are available off the shelf as stand-alone ready-to-install units. Users can personalize the Communicators to meet OEM and brand labeling requirements. The gateways can also be pre-configured to be used as tightly integrated communication components of an automation device or a machine.
Use Case
The Anybus Communicator EtherNet/IP Scanner is the easiest and most reliable way to connect EtherNet/IP devices to control systems.
source: https://www.hms-networks.com/news/news-details/11-11-2024-hms-networks-expands-range-of-next-generation-gateways-with-anybus-communicator-ethernet-ip-scanner
