Plug-In Communication Modules for all Industrial Networks
HMS Industrial Networks has applied its vast experience from over 250.000 sold embedded Fieldbus interfaces, to develop a new family of plug-in communication modules for automation devices. The new Anybus-CompactCom (Anybus-CC) cards are designed to meet the increasing requirements of industrial communication and offer highest diversity of connectivity to all major Fieldbus, Ethernet, USB and wireless networks.
The Anybus-CC modules are designed similar to a Compact Flash card, featuring small size, low price and easy integration. These smart cards provide the performance and functionality level required to meet the communication demands of intelligent automation devices such as HMI´s, robots, inverters, instruments and scales. The modules are fully standardized regarding their mechanics and hardware/software interfaces. Automation devices with an Anybus-CC compliant slot on board can use all available modules and achieve instant connectivity to all major industrial communication standards. Anybus-CC considerably simplifies the development work required to implement a multi network communication interface and are - even in high volumes – an attractive alternative to in-house developed network interfaces.
The Anybus-CC family includes active and passive modules. Active modules are intelligent communication cards. They are equipped with a powerful RISC microprocessor and a multi-network controller to perform all hardware and software tasks of an industrial network interface. Typical examples are Profibus, DeviceNet or Industrial Ethernet. Passive modules implement the lower levels of communications interface only. Typical examples are RS-232/485, USB or Wireless.
The small but rugged housing is designed for use in industrial environments. The mechanics include an easy slide-in and reliable locking mechanism. No specific tools are necessary to install the modules and thus they can be installed anywhere in the delivery chain from the device manufacturer to the end customer. This simplifies logistics, reduces the stock level and allows easy selection of the desired network interface. The use of the standard CompactFlash connector reduces price and ensures availability from multiple sources.
The Software interface (API) between the Anybus module and the automation device has been fully standardised by HMS. The object oriented interface method permits a maximum of network independence and interchangeability. The Anybus-CC host application interface supports both asynchronous fast serial as well as a Dual Port Ram based parallel interfacing. High data throughput and low power consumption based on 3,3 Volt technology let the Anybus-CC modules fit well into all kind of modern automation devices.
The Anybus-CC modules are designed similar to a Compact Flash card, featuring small size, low price and easy integration. These smart cards provide the performance and functionality level required to meet the communication demands of intelligent automation devices such as HMI´s, robots, inverters, instruments and scales. The modules are fully standardized regarding their mechanics and hardware/software interfaces. Automation devices with an Anybus-CC compliant slot on board can use all available modules and achieve instant connectivity to all major industrial communication standards. Anybus-CC considerably simplifies the development work required to implement a multi network communication interface and are - even in high volumes – an attractive alternative to in-house developed network interfaces.
The Anybus-CC family includes active and passive modules. Active modules are intelligent communication cards. They are equipped with a powerful RISC microprocessor and a multi-network controller to perform all hardware and software tasks of an industrial network interface. Typical examples are Profibus, DeviceNet or Industrial Ethernet. Passive modules implement the lower levels of communications interface only. Typical examples are RS-232/485, USB or Wireless.
The small but rugged housing is designed for use in industrial environments. The mechanics include an easy slide-in and reliable locking mechanism. No specific tools are necessary to install the modules and thus they can be installed anywhere in the delivery chain from the device manufacturer to the end customer. This simplifies logistics, reduces the stock level and allows easy selection of the desired network interface. The use of the standard CompactFlash connector reduces price and ensures availability from multiple sources.
The Software interface (API) between the Anybus module and the automation device has been fully standardised by HMS. The object oriented interface method permits a maximum of network independence and interchangeability. The Anybus-CC host application interface supports both asynchronous fast serial as well as a Dual Port Ram based parallel interfacing. High data throughput and low power consumption based on 3,3 Volt technology let the Anybus-CC modules fit well into all kind of modern automation devices.
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