Security gateway Anybus AB7321-B

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Overview
The Anybus Communicator AB7321-B converts CAN protocols to CC-Link, enabling connection of CAN-based devices to CC-Link control systems. It provides reliable, secure and high-speed data transfer between CAN networks and CC-Link while offering straightforward configuration and DIN-rail installation.

Features and benefits

• No hardware or software changes required — integrate CAN-based devices into a CC-Link system without modifying the device.
• CAN frame building — visual CAN-frame construction using the Anybus Configuration Manager.
• Protocol support — supports CANopen and custom CAN 1.0, 2.0A and 2.0B protocols.
• Slim DIN-rail design — IP20 housing, 27 mm width for installation close to field devices.
• Wide PLC compatibility — works with PLCs from major manufacturers.
• Proprietary protocol conversion — supports Produce/Consume and Request/Response transactions.
• Save & Load configurations — reuse completed configurations across installations.
• Daisy chaining — Dual-port switched Ethernet versions allow daisy chaining without external switches.
• Lifecycle support — HMS provides firmware and network updates throughout product life.
• Easy integration — no code or function blocks required on the PLC.

Connections and physical characteristics

• Connectors: male 9-pin DSUB for CAN; 1×5-pin 5.08 Phoenix plug for power.
• Mounting: DIN-rail (EN 50022 standard).
• Protection class: IP20.
• Housing material: plastic; packaging material: cardboard.

Applications

• Convert CAN protocols to CC-Link to connect CAN devices to CC-Link controllers.
• Suitable for CANopen and custom CAN networks; CAN baud rates from 20 kBit/s to 1 Mbit/s.
• CC-Link operation as slave: supports CC-Link slave versions 1 and 2, transparent CC-Link, PLC profile compliance.

Technical specifications

• Item Number: AB7321-B
• Brand: Anybus
• Model: Anybus Communicator – CAN to CC-Link
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• HS Code: 8517620000
• Product Certifications: CE, UL, ATEX, WEEE
• UL Information: E214107; E203225 (see full certificate references)
• Environment / EMC standards: EN 61000-6-4, EN 55016-2-3 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6
• Net Width: 27 mm; Net Height: 120 mm; Net Depth: 75 mm; Net Weight: 150 g
• Packed dimensions: 135×55×170 mm; Packed Weight: 300 g
• Input Voltage: 24V DC (-10% to +10%); Typical Current: 100 mA @ 24V DC; Max Current: 250 mA @ 24V DC
• Power connector: 2-pin 5.08 Phoenix plug; Reverse polarity protection; Short circuit protection; Isolation
• Operating temperature: -25 °C to 55 °C; Storage temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C
• DIP & Rotary switches: 3× rotary for CAN address and baudrate
• CAN mode: Generic CAN; CAN baud rate: 20 kBit/s to 1 Mbit/s; Supports CAN 2.0A/2.0B (11/29-bit IDs); 128 CAN transactions (total 256 CAN frames)
• CC-Link mode: Slave; CC-Link input/output size: 896 bits / 128 words (368 bytes) each; CC-Link configuration file: CSP available
• WEEE Category: IT and telecommunications equipment; Recycle / Disposal: Yes
• Warranty: 3-year guarantee