Anybus CompactCom POWERLINK - DNA support

The Anybus CompactCom 40 POWERLINK products now support Dynamic Node Allocation (DNA) functionality.

 

 

POWERLINK DNA

What is DNA?


DNA enables the managing node to dynamically allocate a node number to the connected devices which simplifies the installation process and eliminates the risk of configuration errors.


Why add DNA functionality?

“We noticed that manually configuring the node numbers on the connected devices was causing some problems for customers and incorrect node numbers were accidentally assigned to devices”, explains Stefan Källström Embedded Product Manager. “So, we acted and updated the CompactCom POWERLINK with DNA functionality which means it’s no longer necessary to manually configure each connected device as the managing node can allocate the node numbers dynamically. We think this will simplify the installation process meaning that customers can start using the network quicker .”

 

DNA is supported in the following the CompactCom 40 POWERLINK products:

Link to Brick CompactCom POWERLINK Product page:

POWERLINK M40

Link to Module CompactCom POWERLINK page:

POWERLINK B40

Link to Chip CompactCom POWERLINK Product page:

CompactCom 40


About the CompactCom 40-series


The Anybus CompactCom 40-series allows industrial device manufacturers to gain access to all major Fieldbus and industrial Ethernet networks. It is designed for demanding applications, especially targeting real-time industrial Ethernet. Built on the award-winning NP40™ network processor from HMS Industrial Networks, it can be integrated into any industrial device in chip, brick, and module formats. 

Learn more about our CompactCom offering by visiting the embedded solutions page:

Embedded Solutions