A protocol converter that connects DeviceNet and EtherCAT control systems

Anybus X-gateway – DeviceNet Adapter - EtherCAT Slave

Item number AB7686-F

The Anybus X-gateway DeviceNet Adapter to EtherCAT Slave enables you to connect any DeviceNet 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.

Features and benefits

  • Reach new markets

    Target new markets using different protocols without needing to change your hardware or software, thereby decreasing your time to market and development costs.

  • No PLC card slot needed

    The gateway does not use a card slot in the control system, leaving room for other equipment.

  • Slim hardware design

    The gateway is designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, enabling you to install it with ease, close to connected devices, thereby reducing wiring requirements.

  • 3-year warranty

    The gateway is designed to be robust and long-lasting. A 3-year guarantee is provided

  • Easy configuration – No programming required!

    Quickly establish the connection between the two networks with the included Anybus Configuration Manager software. No programming skills are required for the setup process.

  • Increased PLC performance

    The gateway allows for fast transfer of cyclic I/O data between the two networks, offloading your PLC from working with additional calculations.

  • Trusted partner

    Anybus has a long history of working with all the major network organizations to ensure compliant, high-performing, and compatible products.

  • Life cycle management

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

Services and training

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Training with HMS Academy

Training from HMS Academy reduces the total cost and time of your project and gives improved quality and efficiency of the solution.

HMS offers trainings related to products, technologies and more. This could be in the form of an onsite training, online training or by running one of our E-learning sessions.

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Technical services

Technical Services from HMS helps customers with any type of assistance needed in addition to the products bought from HMS. The Technical Services page offers a list of all services we provide.

The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.

Typical activities are project planning, setting up evaluation demos, creating and validating product configurations, providing guidance during field trials, and more.

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Contact support

Technical Services from HMS helps customers with any type of assistance needed in addition to the products bought from HMS. The Technical Services page offers a list of all services we provide.

The services are provided by HMS’ global team of skilled and experienced engineers who work together with you, providing various services.

Typical activities are project planning, setting up evaluation demos, creating and validating product configurations, providing guidance during field trials, and more.

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Discuss in the forum

If you would like to discuss with other people with the same interest please reach out through our forum

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Sustainability

HMS strives to minimize the climate impact in our own operations and in the value chain.

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Production

In modern production facilities, HMS manufactures industrial communication products with extreme quality demands.