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HMS Anybus Communicator: the new generation of gateways has arrived at F.Fonseca


The new Anybus Communicator Gateways from HMS represent an advanced solution for integrating industrial field devices based on RS232/485 serial ports into widely used industrial Ethernet networks such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and, additionally, PROFIBUS. These gateways have been developed to facilitate communication between legacy devices and modern control systems, maintaining compatibility and optimising automation processes.
One of the main innovations introduced by this new generation of equipment is the web-based configuration interface with drag-and-drop functionality, which significantly simplifies parameterisation. In addition, the gateways allow seamless integration into existing systems without the need for changes to the devices to be connected. Flexibility is further enhanced by the possibility of selecting the desired protocol through the installation of dedicated firmware, making the adaptation process quick and efficient.
This equipment offers greater data transfer capacity and more advanced diagnostic features, with a transmission rate of up to 1,500 bytes in both directions. The new generation also features a more compact design, facilitating installation in small spaces. The integration of chips with enhanced security ensures effective protection against intrusion attempts, raising the level of reliability of the solution. As such, the new Communicator Gateways are positioned as an ideal solution for the integration of shop floor equipment in Industry 4.0 contexts.
Its application is particularly suitable for devices such as energy analysers, meters, sensors, actuators, human-machine interfaces (HMI), barcode readers, industrial scales and RFID readers, among many other possibilities in the field of industrial automation and control.
For more information, see the complete range of HMS Anybus gateways at: ffonseca.com/en/protocol-converters.
One of the main innovations introduced by this new generation of equipment is the web-based configuration interface with drag-and-drop functionality, which significantly simplifies parameterisation. In addition, the gateways allow seamless integration into existing systems without the need for changes to the devices to be connected. Flexibility is further enhanced by the possibility of selecting the desired protocol through the installation of dedicated firmware, making the adaptation process quick and efficient.
This equipment offers greater data transfer capacity and more advanced diagnostic features, with a transmission rate of up to 1,500 bytes in both directions. The new generation also features a more compact design, facilitating installation in small spaces. The integration of chips with enhanced security ensures effective protection against intrusion attempts, raising the level of reliability of the solution. As such, the new Communicator Gateways are positioned as an ideal solution for the integration of shop floor equipment in Industry 4.0 contexts.
Its application is particularly suitable for devices such as energy analysers, meters, sensors, actuators, human-machine interfaces (HMI), barcode readers, industrial scales and RFID readers, among many other possibilities in the field of industrial automation and control.
For more information, see the complete range of HMS Anybus gateways at: ffonseca.com/en/protocol-converters.
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