Enable communication between industrial devices and PROFINET IRT networks

Anybus CompactCom 40 Brick PROFINET IRT -Fiber Optic - Transparent Ethernet

Item number AB6776-C

The Anybus CompactCom 40 PROFINET IRT - Transparent Ethernet is a communication interface that can be embedded into any industrial device or machine to enable communication with PROFINET networks. The pluggable design enables integration late in the assembly process, the addition of specific network connectors, and compliance with protection class requirements.

Features and benefits

  • High performance  

    Powered by the award-winning NP40 network processor, the Anybus CompactCom guarantees fast data transfer and low latency, making it ideal for the most demanding industrial applications.

  • Versatile Event-Based Hardware Interfaces

    Enjoy fast and flexible event-based application hardware interfaces with the option to choose from 8/16-bit parallel or high-speed SPI, and I/O via the shift register interface.

  • Quick time to market

    HMS provides comprehensive support throughout the integration journey, ensuring a quick time to market.

  • PNO pre-certified

    Pre-certified with PNO for network compliance, enabling faster network certification.  

  • Life cycle management

    HMS maintains every part of the Anybus CompactCom, including network updates, throughout the product’s lifecycle.

  • Design flexibility

    Add your own connectors and peripherals, offering design flexibility that matches your unique needs.

  • Fully embedded – meet IP requirements

    The brick can be fully embedded within your product, conserving valuable space, and enabling you to provide IP class-certified protection.

  • Robust Security Measures

    Mandatory software signatures prevent unauthorized downloads to the Anybus CompactCom, while robust encryption techniques safeguard against illicit copying.

  • Transparent Ethernet channel

    Includes a Transparent Ethernet channel, allowing users to tap into the potential of their high-end processors for developing personalized IT functions.

  • Supports hardware changes

    Possible to swap or install late in the manufacturing process.