Doc: HMSI-27-309, Rev. 3.11Anybus Communicator PROFINET User Manual
Chapter 1
1. About the Anybus Communicator for
PROFINET
1.1 General
The Anybus Communicator module for PROFINET acts as a gateway between virtually any serial ap-
plication protocol and a PROFINET IO-based network. Integration of industrial devices is enabled
without loss of functionality, control and reliability, both when retro-fitting to existing equipment as well
as when setting up new installations.
Subnetwork
The Anybus Communicator can address up to 31 nodes, and supports the following physical standards:
•RS-232
•RS-422
•RS-485
Ethernet Interface
Ethernet connectivity is provided through the patented Anybus technology; a proven industrial commu-
nication solution used all over the world by leading manufacturers of industrial automation products.
•PROFINET IO
• Modbus-TCP server (read only)
• Security framework with per user access rights and IP access control
• Server Side Include (SSI) functionality
• Web server and Email client capability
• Easy file management via FTP
• 10/100 Mbit/s, twisted pair
PC configuration
and monitoring
Serial communication devices
Multi-drop up to 31 nodes
Multi-Node Serial Sub NetworkSingle-Node Serial Sub Network
PC configuration
and monitoring
PROFINET IO Controller
(e.g a PLC)
PROFINET IO Controller
(e.g a PLC)
Serial communication
device
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