Industrial gateway Anybus AB7316-B

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Description
The Anybus Communicator – CAN to Modbus-RTU is a protocol gateway that converts CAN protocols to Modbus-RTU, enabling CAN-based machines and devices to connect to Modbus-RTU control systems. Anybus Communicators deliver secure, high-speed data transfer between industrial networks and are designed for straightforward configuration and operation.

Features and benefits

• No hardware or software changes needed: Integrate CAN devices into a Modbus-RTU system without modifying the device—connect, configure and operate.
• CAN frame building: Visual CAN frame creation with Anybus Configuration Manager.
• Compatible: Supports CANopen and custom CAN 1.0, 2.0A and 2.0B protocols.
• Slim hardware design: DIN-rail mounting (IP20) to install close to devices and reduce wiring.
• 3-year warranty: Manufacturer warranty for product lifecycle support.
• Any PLC: Compatible with PLCs from major vendors.
• Convert proprietary protocols: Supports Produce/Consume and Request/Response transactions.
• Save & Load: Save completed configurations for reuse.
• Daisy chaining: Dual-port switched Ethernet versions support daisy chaining.
• Trusted partner: Developed to comply with major network standards and organizations.
• Easy integration: No code or function blocks required.
• Life cycle management: HMS provides product and network updates during lifecycle.

Technical summary (key items)

• Item number: AB7316-B
• Brand: Anybus
• Model / product family: Anybus Communicator
• Country of origin: Sweden
• Certifications: CE, UL, ATEX, WEEE (UL references included)
• Protection class: IP20
• WEEE category: IT and telecommunications equipment
• HS Code: 8517620000
• Mechanical dimensions (net): 27 mm W x 120 mm H x 75 mm D
• Net weight: 150 g; Packed weight: 300 g
• Packed dimensions: 135 x 55 x 170 mm
• Mounting: DIN-rail (EN 50022)
• Housing: Plastic; Packaging: Cardboard; Recyclable
• Power & consumption: 24 V DC (-10% to +10%), typ. 100 mA, max 250 mA; 2-pin 5.08 mm Phoenix connector; reverse polarity and short-circuit protection; isolation
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to 55 °C; Storage: -40 °C to 85 °C
• Connectors / I/O: D-Sub 9-pin options

Technical specifications

• CAN: Generic CAN; baud 20 kBit/s–1 Mbit/s; supports CAN 2.0A/2.0B (11- and 29-bit IDs); up to 128 CAN transactions (256 frames); update modes: cyclic, on data change, single shot, trigger byte; Data Word Swap option
• Modbus-RTU: Slave mode (passive); 256 Modbus registers per direction; input/output data size 512 bytes; baud 1200–57600 bps; supported function codes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,15,16,22,23; Modbus diagnostics
• Physical controls: DIP and rotary switches for termination and configuration
• Warranty: 3 years