Industrial gateway Anybus AB7006-B

communicationRS-485RS-232

Overview
A protocol converter that connects serial devices to ControlNet control systems, enabling RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 equipment to appear as processed I/O data to a PLC.

Product summary
Item number AB7006-B. The Anybus Communicator is a serial-to-ControlNet gateway pre-defined for Modbus RTU. DIN-rail (EN 50022) mounting, IP20 protection, 24 V DC supply. 3-year warranty.

Features and benefits

• Pre-defined Modbus RTU — 6-step Modbus RTU wizard for fast configuration without scripting.
• Protocol compatibility — Convert standard serial protocols (Modbus RTU, DF1) and proprietary request/response or produce/consume protocols.
• Improved PLC integration — Protocol conversion presents serial data as easy-to-process I/O for PLCs.
• Slim DIN-rail design — IP20 housing and compact dimensions for installation close to field devices to reduce wiring.
• Save/Load configuration — Reuse completed configurations across installations.
• Daisy chaining support — Dual-port switched Ethernet versions allow daisy chaining, reducing need for external switches.
• Lifecycle support and certifications — Maintained network updates and certifications (CE, UL, WEEE).

Included capabilities (serial/protocol)

• Serial interfaces: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485.
• Protocol modes: Standard Modbus RTU Master (Client); custom Request/Response; custom Produce/Consume transactions.
• Modbus RTU configuration wizard (6-step) and Save/Load.
• Supported baud rates and data formats (see technical specifications).

Technical specifications (selected)

• Item Number: AB7006-B
• Brand: Anybus
• Country of origin: Sweden
• Certifications: CE, UL, WEEE
• Protection class: IP20
• Mounting: DIN-rail (EN 50022)
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 27 × 120 × 75 mm
• Net weight: 150 g; Packed weight: 300 g
• Supply: 24 V DC (‑10% to +10%); Typical current: 100 mA @24 V; Max: 300 mA @24 V
• Power connector: 2‑pin 5.08 mm Phoenix plug
• Serial connector: 1 × D‑sub 9‑pin female
• Baud rates: 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 35700, 38400, 57600 bit/s
• Modbus‑RTU: Mode Client/Master; Input/Output data size: 512 bytes each; Supported function codes include 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,15,16,17,20,21,22,24
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C; Storage: ‑40 °C to 85 °C