Communication gateway Anybus AB7328-B

industrialEthernetCANopen

Overview
The Anybus Communicator – CAN to PROFINET-IRT (Item AB7328-B) converts CAN protocols (CANopen or custom CAN 1.0/2.0A/2.0B) to PROFINET-IRT, allowing any CAN-based device to integrate with PROFINET-IRT control systems. Designed for IP20 DIN-rail mounting, it delivers secure, high-speed data transfer and straightforward configuration.

Features and benefits

• No device changes required — Integrate CAN devices without hardware or software modifications; connect and configure via the Anybus Configuration Manager.
• Visual CAN frame builder — Simplify mapping with a graphical CAN frame editor.
• Wide protocol support — Supports CANopen and custom CAN 1.0/2.0A/2.0B; handles Produce/Consume and Request/Response transactions.
• Compact, DIN-rail design — IP20 enclosure with 27 mm width for installation close to equipment to reduce wiring.
• Dual-port (optional) — Dual Port switched Ethernet versions enable daisy chaining without external switches.
• PLCs and lifecycle support — Compatible with major PLC vendors; HMS provides lifecycle and network updates.
• Save/Load configurations — Reuse completed mappings across installations.
• Warranty and compliance — 3-year warranty; certified CE, UL, ATEX, WEEE.

Applications
Protocol conversion for machine builders, factory automation and retrofit projects where legacy or custom CAN devices must be integrated into PROFINET-IRT networks. Ideal for close-to-device installation on DIN-rail in control cabinets or field enclosures.

Technical specifications

• Item Number: AB7328-B
• Product name / Series: Anybus Communicator
• Brand: Anybus
• Country of origin: Sweden
• HS Code: 8517620000
• Protection Class: IP20
• Certifications: CE, UL, ATEX, WEEE
• Net dimensions (W×H×D): 27 mm × 120 mm × 75 mm
• Net weight: 150 g
• Mounting: DIN-rail (EN 50022)
• Input voltage: 24V DC (−10% to +10%)
• Current consumption: typ. 100 mA @24V DC, max 250 mA @24V DC
• Protections: Reverse polarity, short-circuit, isolation
• Operating / storage temp: −25 °C to 55 °C / −40 °C to 85 °C
• Connectors: 9-pin D-SUB (male); 2× RJ45
• CAN mode: Generic CAN; baudrate 20 kBit/s–1 Mbit/s; supports CAN 2.0A/2.0B (11/29-bit IDs); up to 128 CAN transactions (256 CAN frames)
• PROFINET mode: Slave; IRT; SNMP; bandwidth 100 MBit full duplex; cycle time down to 1 ms; input/output data size 512 bytes; Conformance Class C; GSDML available
• Packaging: Cardboard; housing: plastic; contains battery: No