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Explore the Anybus next-generation gateways, designed for performance, reliability, cybersecurity and ease of use.
HMS gateways and protocol converters simplify industrial connectivity by making it easy to connect devices, machines, controllers, and systems quickly and reliably. With over 250 models, we can solve almost any connectivity challenge. Whether you need protocol conversion, system integration, or want to improve network performance and security, we’ve got you covered.
Choose your equipment type and industrial networks to find the right gateway for your application.
Controller: Typically a PLC that monitors inputs and controls outputs based on programmed logic.
Devices: Machines, sensors, actuators, or other equipment that is monitored or controlled.
IIoT & IT: Software applications or higher-level enterprise systems.
A protocol converter that connects Modbus TCP devices to CC-Link PLCs
The Anybus X-gateway Modbus TCP Client to CC-Link Slave enables you to connect any Modbus TCP device or equipment to CC-Link control systems. It can be used when there is no existing Modbus TCP control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects serial devices to PROFINET-IRT control systems.
The Anybus Communicator – Serial Master to PROFINET-IRT converts serial protocols to PROFINET-IRT, enabling you to connect any RS-232/485 device or equipment to PROFINET-IRT control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects CANopen devices to EtherCAT PLCs
The Anybus X-gateway CANopen Master to EtherCAT Slave enables you to connect any CANopen Master device or equipment to EtherCAT control systems. It can be used when there is no existing CANopen control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects DeviceNet devices to PROFINET-IRT PLCs
The Anybus X-gateway DeviceNet Master to PROFINET IRT Device enables you to connect any DeviceNet device or equipment to PROFINET IRT control systems. It can be used when there is no existing DeviceNet control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects CAN devices to EtherCAT control systems.
The Anybus Communicator – CAN to EtherCAT converts CAN protocols to EtherCAT, enabling you to connect any CAN-based device or equipment to EtherCAT control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects CC-Link IE Field and Modbus RTU control systems
The Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Slave to Modbus RTU Slave enables you to connect any CC-Link IE Field control system to any Modbus RTU control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects DeviceNet and Interbus CU control systems
The Anybus X-gateway DeviceNet Adapter to Interbus CU Slave enables you to connect any DeviceNet control system to any Interbus CU control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
Connect a function block in a PLC and a .NET solution on a PC.
The Anybus PROFIBUS to .NET Bridge converts PROFIBUS to C#, enabling you to connect any PROFIBUS PLC control system with any .NET solution on a PC. The .NET Bridge uses simulators and code generators to simplify integration.
A protocol converter that connects serial devices to IIoT control systems.
The Anybus Communicator – Serial Master to IIoT converts serial protocols to IIoT, enabling you to connect any RS-232/485 device or equipment to IIoT control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects CC-Link IE Field and Modbus TCP control systems
The Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Slave to Modbus TCP Server enables you to connect any CC-Link IE Field control system to any Modbus TCP control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP control systems
The Anybus Communicator PROFINET IO Device to PROFIBUS DP Device enables you to connect any PROFINET IO control system to any PROFIBUS DP control system. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks. They include built-in cybersecurity features and are compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Thanks to our intuitive web-based user interface, they're also incredibly easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects serial devices to Industrial Ethernet control systems
The Anybus Communicator Serial Master to Common Ethernet enables you to connect any RS-232/485 device or equipment to PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, and high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks. They include built-in cybersecurity features and are compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Thanks to our intuitive web-based user interface, they're also incredibly easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects PROFINET IO and EtherCAT control systems
The Anybus Communicator PROFINET IO Device to EtherCAT slave enables you to connect any PROFINET IO control system to any EtherCAT control system. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks. They include built-in cybersecurity features and are compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Thanks to our intuitive web-based user interface, they're also incredibly easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects devices to Industrial Ethernet control systems
The Anybus Communicator Common Ethernet to Common Ethernet ATEX enables you to connect any device or equipment to PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, and high-speed data transfers. The intuitive user interface makes them incredibly easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects Modbus TCP devices to Modbus RTU control systems
The Anybus Communicator Modbus RTU Server to Modbus TCP client enables you to connect any Modbus RTU control system to any Modbus TCP devices. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks. They include built-in cybersecurity features and are compliant with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Thanks to our intuitive web-based user interface, they're also incredibly easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects EtherNet/IP and PROFINET-IRT control systems
The Anybus X-gateway EtherNet/IP Adapter to PROFINET-IRT Device enables you to connect any EtherNet/IP system to any PROFINET-IRT control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects CC-Link and EtherCAT control systems
The Anybus X-gateway CC-Link Slave to EtherCAT Slave enables you to connect any CC-Link control system to any EtherCAT control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
A protocol converter that connects Modbus TCP and Modbus TCP control systems
The Anybus X-gateway Modbus TCP Server to Modbus TCP Server enables you to connect any Modbus TCP control system to any Modbus TCP control system. Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.
No matter your industrial challenge, Anybus Gateways offer a simple, reliable solution. Discover how they help in the following scenarios:
