Industrial gateway Anybus AB7078-B

communicationsecurityRS-485

Overview
The Anybus Communicator is a protocol converter that connects serial field devices to PROFINET-IRT control systems. It maps serial protocols to PROFINET-IRT I/O, enabling integration of RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 equipment into industrial Ethernet environments with secure and deterministic data exchange.

Key product description
The Anybus Communicator AB7078-B operates as a Serial Master (Modbus RTU client/master) and translates common serial protocols (Modbus RTU, DF1 and proprietary request/response or produce/consume transactions) to PROFINET-IRT (Slave). A pre-defined Modbus RTU setup with a 6-step wizard simplifies commissioning. The device is designed for IP20 protection and DIN-rail mounting to reduce wiring effort and allow installation near connected equipment. Save/Load configuration enables reuse across installations. Models with Dual Port switched Ethernet support daisy chaining.

Features and benefits

• Protocol conversion without changes to existing serial devices or PLC software; pre-defined Modbus RTU support with 6-step wizard.
• Fast integration of Modbus RTU and other standard serial protocols (DF1) as processed I/O data for PLCs.
• Support for custom request/response and produce/consume transactions; trigger-initiated operations.
• Compact IP20 housing for DIN-rail (EN 50022) mounting to decrease cabling distances.
• Dual Port Ethernet options for daisy chaining, reducing need for external switches.
• Save & Load configuration for reuse and faster deployment.
• Long product lifecycle and manufacturer-provided network updates.
• Certifications: CE, UL, WEEE; hazardous-location UL information available.

Additional notes
Item number: AB7078-B. Brand: Anybus. Country of origin: Sweden. 3-year warranty.

Specifications

• Item Number: AB7078-B
• Denomination: Anybus Communicator – Serial Master to PROFINET-IRT
• Brand: Anybus
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• Product Certifications: CE, UL, WEEE
• UL Information: E214107 (Ord.Loc UL508, CSA C22.2 No. 14-10); E203225 (Haz.Loc CL I DIV2 GP A,B,C,D, ANSI/ISA 12.12.01, CSA C22.2 No. 213)
• Environment / EMC standards: EN 50082-2; EN 55011; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6
• WEEE Category: IT and telecommunications equipment
• Protection Class: IP20
• Net Width x Height x Depth: 27 mm × 120 mm × 75 mm
• Net Weight: 150 g
• Packed Dimensions (W × H × D): 135 × 55 × 170 mm; Packed Weight: 300 g; Packaging Material: Cardboard
• Mounting: DIN-rail (EN 50022)
• Input Voltage: 24 V DC (-10% to +10%)
• Power Connector: 2-pin 5.08 mm Phoenix plug
• Current Consumption (Nom): 100 mA @ 24 V DC; (Max): 300 mA @ 24 V DC
• Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes; Short Circuit Protection: Yes; Isolation: Yes
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C; Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
• Relative Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing; Max Installation Altitude: up to 2 000 m
• Housing Materials: PC ABS (UL 94)
• Baud Rates (serial / Modbus RTU): 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 35700, 38400, 57600 bit/s
• Serial Connector: 1× D-sub 9-pin female; Connectors: 1× D-sub 9-pin female, 2× RJ45
• Max Nodes (serial): 31
• Modbus-RTU Mode: Client / Master; Input/Output Data Size: 512 bytes each; Supported functions: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,15,16,17,20,21,22,24
• PROFINET Mode: Slave; Supported: IRT, SNMP; Bandwidth/Performance: 100 MBit full duplex, cycle time down to 1 ms; I/O Data Size: 512 bytes
• PROFINET Configuration File: GSDML available
• HS Code: 8517620000
• Warranty: 3-year guarantee