Communication gateway Anybus AB7317-B

industrialProfiNetCANopen

Overview
A protocol converter that connects CAN devices to PROFINET-IO control systems, enabling transparent data exchange between CAN-based equipment and PROFINET networks.

Product description
The Anybus Communicator AB7317-B converts CAN protocols (including CANopen or custom CAN 1.0/2.0A/2.0B formats) to PROFINET-IO (Slave). It provides a visual configuration tool for CAN frame building and supports saving/loading of configurations for reuse. The device is designed for DIN-rail mounting and IP20 environments to be installed close to field devices.

Features and benefits

• No hardware or software changes required — integrate CAN-based field devices into PROFINET-IRT control systems with minimal effort.
• Visual CAN frame building — configure CAN transactions using the Anybus Configuration Manager.
• Protocol compatibility — supports CANopen and custom CAN 1.0/2.0A/2.0B protocols.
• Slim form factor — 27 mm width and DIN-rail mounting reduce panel space and cabling length.
• Dual-port Ethernet options — versions with dual RJ45 switched ports allow daisy-chaining without external switches.
• Wide PLC compatibility — interoperable with PLCs from major manufacturers.
• Supports Produce/Consume and Request/Response transactions — handles cyclic, on-change, single-shot and triggered updates.
• Configuration management — save and reuse completed configurations across installations.
• Lifecycle support — HMS provides product updates and lifecycle maintenance.
• Easy integration — no custom code or function blocks required on the PLC.

Technical specifications

• Item Number: AB7317-B
• Brand: Anybus
• Model name: Anybus Communicator
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• Certifications: CE, UL, ATEX, WEEE
• UL info: E214107 (Ord. Loc UL508, CSA C22.2 NO. 142); E203225 (Haz. Loc CL I DIV2 GP A,B,C,D T4)
• EMC / Standards: EN 61000-6-4; EN 55016-2-3 Class A; EN 55022 Class A; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-4-x series
• Protection class: IP20
• 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 (nom/max): 100 mA / 250 mA @ 24V DC
• Power connector: 2-pin 5.08 mm Phoenix plug
• Protections: reverse polarity, short-circuit, isolation
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to 55 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
• Housing: plastic
• Connectors: male 9-pin D-SUB (CAN); 2x RJ45 (Ethernet)
• CAN mode & baud: Generic CAN, 20 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s; supports CAN 2.0A/2.0B (11/29-bit IDs)
• CAN transactions: up to 128 transactions (256 CAN frames) — Produce, Consume, Query/Response; cyclic, on-data-change, single-shot, trigger-byte modes; data word swap option
• PROFINET mode: Slave; supports Soft Real-Time (RT); max 64 slots / 1 sub-slot; DCP; acyclic exchange
• PROFINET bandwidth & I/O: 10/100 Mbit full/half duplex (cycles down to 1 ms); Input/Output data size: 512 bytes each; Conformance Class: B; GSDML available
• Packing: packed weight 300 g; packaging material: cardboard