Anybus X-Gateway Modbus-TCP Modbus-TCP AB9008

Anybus X Gateway - Modbus TCP Master / Client
It allows you to quickly and easily integrate a Modbus TCP network into another network without the need for programming knowledge.

Fast and powerful network of translators
The X-gateway acts as a translator between a Modbus TCP network and the other industrial network. The primary focus is the fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between Modbus-TCP and the other chosen network (approx. 5ms). With Modbus-TCP Master/Client functionality, the X-gateway eliminates the need for another Modbus-TCP PLC client/master on the Modbus-TCP side, helping to reduce infrastructure costs.

Modbus TCP master/client functionality
On the Modbus-TCP side of the Anybus X gateway, a maximum data size of 256 byte input and 256 byte output is supported, including Control and Status words. Up to 64 Modbus servers, and up to 64 different input/output transactions can be configured in the X-gateway.

Fieldbus / Ethernet Slave functionality
On the fieldbus/Ethernet upload side of the X-gateway it appears as a standard I/O module and is configured with a standard device file (GSD/EDS) via the PLC engineering tool.

Simple visual web-based configuration- No programming required
Configuration is handled through a web interface that can be accessed by simply plugging into a computer port via a regular Ethernet cable. No programming skills are required, meaning the network and devices are up and running quickly.

Dual port Ethernet switch technology
On the Modbus TCP side, the x-gateway features an integrated 2-port switch on Ethernet, allowing Ethernet installations to be placed in the bus or line topology without the need for external switches. As a result, system integrators benefit from significantly reduced installation and maintenance costs.