MEDICAL, MILITARY & INDUSTRIAL HMS Networks expands range of
high-performance Anybus gateways HMS Networks says the new Anybus Communicator gateways enable fast and simple communication between industrial networks for improved operational performance.
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MS Networks has expanded its second- generation Anybus Communicator range of high-performance gateways, to enable more and faster data to be transferred across networks in industrial applications. Thirteen new versions for data connectivity between EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS, and PROFINET make it simple for users to connect between different control systems, remove automation islands and maximize operational performance.
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 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 enables gateway installation close to connected devices, reducing the amount of
32 JUNE 2023 | ELECTRONICS TODAY needed wiring.
Users can configure the gateways using drag-and-drop functionality in the web-based GUI, which is accessible via a dedicated Ethernet port on the gateways. In the GUI, users can also monitor network traffic and diagnose issues before they become problems.
Hands-on assistance is also available, as a QR code in the GUI provides a step-by-step installation and configuration guide.
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All this makes the Communicators excellent choices for anyone looking to connect data between industrial networks.
“We are very excited to release these Communicators, our most advanced range of gateways,” said Fredrik Brynolf, product manager for Anybus gateways at HMS Networks.
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“The Communicators are reliable, powerful, and secure. On top of this, they offer a new level of user-friendliness thanks to the optimized design and the intuitive GUI. All this makes the Communicators excellent choices for anyone looking to connect data between industrial networks. The Communicators make it simple to connect PLCs, remove automation islands, and maximize operational performance.”
About HMS Networks is a market-leading provider of solutions in industrial information and communication technology (Industrial ICT). HMS develops and manufactures products under the Anybus®, Ixxat®, Ewon® and Intesis® brands. Development takes place at the headquarter in Halmstad and also in Ravensburg, Nivelles, Igualada, Wetzlar, Buchen, Delft and Bilbao. Local sales and support are handled by branch offices in Germany, USA, Japan, China, Singapore, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, India, UK, Sweden, South Korea and UAE, as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners. HMS employs over 750 people and reported sales of SEK 1,972 million in 2021. HMS is listed on the NASDAQ OMX in Stockholm, category Large Cap, Information Technology.
Anybus Communicators are available off the shelf as stand-alone ready-to-install units. Users can personalise the Communicators to meet OEM and brand labelling requirements. The gateways can also be pre-configured and locked to be used as tightly integrated communication components of an automation device or a machine.
HMS Networks
www.anybus.com
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