Anybus X-gateway - Modbus TCP Client - CC-LinkSlave

The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect PLC control systems and their connected devices between Modbus TCP and CC-Link networks.

FAST COPYING OF I/O DATA

The X-gateways primary function is with the fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks.This offloads your PLC from working with additional calculations. The gateway acts as a Slave on the CC-Link network and as a full Master/Client on the Modbus TCP network. The data transmission between the two networks is completely transparent with a maximum I/O data capacity of 256 bytes in each direction.

EASY CONFIGURATION - NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED!

Configuration is made via Ethernet and a built-in web page. The configuration page is used to configure Ethernet TCP/IP settings, Modbus-TCP client/server configuration and I/O data size transfer between Modbus TCP and the chosen network.

Features and benefits

• Fast copying of cyclic I/O data between a Modbus TCP and a CC-Link network (5 ms)
• Allows for the integration of Modbus TCP based server/slave devices into other PLC control systems
• Fulll Modbus TCP Client/Master functionality, eliminates the need for an PLC controller on the Modbus TCP network
• Connects up to 64 Modbus Servers/Slave devices
• Max I/O data capacity of 256 bytes in each direction
• Possibility to build web pages displaying and controlling a factory floor process with data from the other connected network
• SD memory card slot allows for backup, configuration and easy module replacement
• Robust stand-alone housing for use in harsh industrial environments
• Global free technical support and consultancy

Modbus TCP Client/Master interface

Modbus TCP Client and Server setup is made via an included visual web configuration interface without the need for any programming.

• Modbus TCP Client functionality according to Modbus specification V1.1B 
• Support for Modbus TCP functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 23
• Connects up to 64 Modbus TCP servers/slaves
• Supports up to max 256 bytes of Input and 256 bytes of Output data
• 10/100Mbit operation in full or half-duplex
• Integrated FTP server provides easy file management using standard FTP clients
• Web server with dynamic data capability and Server Side Include (SSI) capability
• Email client with dynamic data capability and Event-triggered email handling
• Downlink Live List providing Modbus-TCP transaction status to uplink PLC
• Control and Status words for downlink network control/status
• Individual Modbus TCP server port number setting
• Byte Swap feature
• Full Modbus address range (1-65536)
• Dual Modbus TCP RJ-45 ports available simultaneously

   

CC-Link Slave interface

CC-Link Slave settings can be made either via on-board switches, or by importing the provided .CSP file into engineering tool of the controlling PLC.

• Complete CC-Link slave Version 1 and 2 functionality
• CC-Link Conformance BAP-05027-B specification
• Transparent CC-Link communication (Standard Mode)
• PLC Profile compliant communication (PLC profile mode)
• Max. 896 bits/128 words (368 bytes) of I/O data in each direction
• Supports CC-Link baudrates 156 kbit/s – 10 Mbit/s
• Up to 4 occupied stations
• Up to 8 extension cycles (version 2 only)
• CC-Link configuration via on-board switches or via .CSP file
• 1x 5-pin, 5.08 Phoenix plug network connector

Technical specifications