Anybus X-gateway – PROFIBUS Master – Modbus RTU Slave

The Anybus X-gateway allows you to seamlessly inter-connect PLC control systems and their connected devices between PROFIBUS and CANopen 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 Master on the PROFIBUS network and a Slave on the Modbus RTU network. 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.

Features and benefits

• Fast copying of cyclic I/O data between PROFIBUS and Modbus RTU 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
• Powerful Master interface for PROFIBUS eliminates the need for a PLC controller
• 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

PROFIBUS Master/Scanner interface

An Anybus X-gateway with an integrated PROFIBUS Master interface can be used when there is no existing PROFIBUS controlling PLC.

• Complete Profibus DP Master functionality according to IEC 61158
• Controls up to 125 slaves
• Optional Live List of the active status of the connected slaves (max 64 slaves)
• Maximum 512 bytes of I/O data in each direction
• Supports all baudrates up to 12Mbit/s
• Supports multiple masters (token passing)
• Profibus Master/Slave configuration via the included Anybus Configuration Manager Windows tool via an RS-232 configuration port
• 1x D-Sub9 Male and 1x D-Sub9 Female connector

Modbus RTU Slave interface 

Modbus RTU network address settings made via on-board configuration switches 

• Complete Modbus RTU slave functionality
• Max 512 bytes of Input and 512 bytes of Output data
• Modbus diagnostics support
• Configuration via on-board DIP switches
• Modbus RTU baudrate 12-57,6 kbit/s
• 1x D-sub 9-pin female network connector

Technical specifications