Imagine a factory line that stops because two devices cannot talk to each other. That is a real cost you can avoid. The Anybus Communicator Serial Master to PROFIBUS Gateway RS232 RS485 Converter lets you link serial equipment to a PROFIBUS network quickly and reliably. If you have RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 or Modbus devices that need to exchange data with a PROFIBUS master, this converter is the bridge you need.
Anybus Communicator Serial Master to PROFIBUS Gateway RS232 RS485 Converter
Many plants use older serial devices while the control system runs on PROFIBUS. The mismatch creates integration delays and extra wiring. This problem matters because every minute of downtime hurts productivity and profit. The Anybus gateway solves it by translating serial protocols into PROFIBUS messages, allowing up to 31 nodes to share the same network without rewiring or custom code.
Usages of Anybus
Use the converter in a machine that still runs on RS-485 sensors but needs to report data to a PLC on PROFIBUS. It works for retrofitting legacy motor drives into a modern automation line. It also fits in test benches where engineers connect handheld serial tools to a PROFIBUS bus for diagnostics. Anywhere a serial master must become a PROFIBUS slave, Anybus fits the job.
Benefits
- Fast integration saves weeks of engineering time.
- Reduces wiring complexity and lowers material costs.
- Supports multiple serial standards, so you can reuse existing devices.
- Compact DIN-rail design fits tight control cabinets.
- Reliable operation from 0 C to 55 C keeps production running.
Key Features
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, DF1 and Modbus RTU Master support.
- Baud rates from 1 200 to 57 600 bit/s for serial side.
- PROFIBUS baud rates from 9 600 bit/s up to 12 Mbit/s.
- Handles up to 31 PROFIBUS nodes on a single bus.
- 24 V DC power input with 100 mA typical consumption.
- IP20 housing made of flame-retardant PC ABS.
- DIN-rail mounting (EN 50022) for easy installation.
- 9-pin D-sub connectors for both serial and PROFIBUS links.
- Device address range 0-125 for flexible network planning.
- CE and UL certifications for safety in industrial environments.
Specifications
| Product Information |
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| Product Name |
Anybus Communicator – Serial Master to PROFIBUS (p. 1) |
| Item Number |
AB7000-C |
| Successor Model |
ABC3000-A |
| Physical Dimensions |
|
| Net Width |
27 mm |
| Net Height |
120 mm |
| Net Depth |
75 mm |
| Net Weight |
150 g |
| Housing Material |
PC ABS, UL 94 |
| Mounting Type |
DIN-rail (EN 50022 standard) |
| Power Supply |
|
| Input Voltage |
24V DC (-10% to +10%) |
| Power Connector |
2-pin, 5.08 Phoenix plug connector |
| Current Consumption (Typical) |
100mA @ 24V DC |
| Current Consumption (Max) |
300mA @ 24V DC |
| Environmental |
|
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 85°C |
| Relative Humidity |
0-95% non-condensing |
| Protection Class |
IP20
|
| Serial Interface |
|
| Connector |
1x D-sub 9-pin female |
| Supported Protocols |
RS-232, RS-422, RS485, DF1, Modbus RTU Master |
| Baud Rate |
1200 to 57600 bit/s |
| Max Nodes |
31 |
| PROFIBUS Interface |
|
| Connector |
1x D-sub 9-pin female |
| Mode |
Slave |
| Baud Rate |
9600 bit/s to 12 Mbit/s |
| Input/Output Data Size |
244 bytes each (344 max total) |
| Device Address Range |
0-125 |
| Certifications |
|
| Safety |
CE, UL (Ord.Loc UL508 & Haz.Loc CL I DIV2) |
| Compliance |
RoHS, WEEE, EMC |
