Communication gateway Anybus ABC3000-A

industrialserialPROFIBUS DP

Product overview
The Anybus Communicator Serial Master to PROFIBUS IO-Device is a protocol gateway that connects RS-232/RS-485 devices and equipment to PROFIBUS control systems. It translates serial protocols to PROFIBUS DP (Device/Slave) and supports Modbus RTU Master configurations for integration into industrial automation networks. Designed for factory-floor deployment, it provides deterministic data exchange and industry-grade connectivity.

Features and benefits

• Easily convert proprietary RS-232/485 protocols using a drag-and-drop frame builder to define frames, insert/extract data and handle variable-length transactions.
• Support for up to 32 Modbus RTU servers (slaves) and 150 Modbus commands; selectable 3 ms serial update rate, graphical transaction builder and PLC/controller triggers.
• PROFIBUS DP device (slave) with automatic baud-rate detection; transfer up to 244 bytes in each direction (488 bytes total); GSD file available for PLC integration.
• Fast, deterministic transfers—processing aligned with network jitter and combined cycle times of connected networks.
• Configurable via a responsive web-based UI over Ethernet with a dedicated configuration port—no additional software required.
• Built-in diagnostics: live connection status, serial traffic analysis, Live List and Data Exchange Control for node monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Legacy support for importing Communicator Classic serial configurations for drop-in replacement.
• Security features including secure boot, physical configuration-lock switch and network segmentation to limit transferred data.
• Industrial mounting and design: slim DIN-rail housing, front-facing ports, cable tie provisions and a 5-year warranty.
• CRA-ready development (IEC 62443-4-1 process), HTTPS configuration and role-based access control to assist Cyber Resilience Act compliance.

Contents of delivery

• Gateway
• Power connector (5.08 Phoenix plug)
• Start-up guide
• Compliance information sheet

User interface and configuration
The product provides a graphical web-based user interface accessible via the dedicated Ethernet configuration port. Configuration and diagnostics are performed in the browser; no additional configuration software is required.

Technical specifications

• Item Number: ABC3000-A
• Model name: Anybus Communicator
• Model Code: 40-SER-PDP-A
• Brand: Anybus
• PROFIBUS mode: DP Device (PROFIBUS-DP Slave)
• PROFIBUS baud rate: 9600 bit/s – 12 Mbit/s
• PROFIBUS address: 0–125
• PROFIBUS I/O size: 244 bytes IN / 244 bytes OUT
• Modbus-RTU mode: Client / Master; input/output buffer: 1500 bytes; up to 32 Modbus servers; supports standard and custom Modbus functions
• Serial interfaces: RS-232, RS-485
• Connectors: 1x 7-pin 5.08 Phoenix power connector; 1x D-sub 9-pin PROFIBUS; RJ45 configuration port
• Power input: 12–30 V DC; typical current 90 mA @ 24 V DC; max 125 mA @ 24 V DC
• Isolation: Yes; reverse polarity and short-circuit protection
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to 70 °C
• Housing: PC ABS UL 94 V0; protection class IP20; DIN-rail mounting (EN 50022)
• Dimensions (net): 27 mm W × 144 mm H × 98 mm D; net weight: 150 g
• Certifications: CE, UL, KC, WEEE, EMC
• Origin: Sweden
• Warranty: 5 years