The HMS Industrial Networks Anybus Communicator PROFINET User Manual provides installation, configuration, and operation instructions for the gateway device.
The Anybus Communicator PROFINET acts as a gateway between serial protocols and a PROFINET IO network, supporting up to 31 nodes and Ethernet speeds of 10/100 Mbit/s. It offers features such as Modbus‑TCP server, web server, FTP, and email client, with built‑in security and SSI functionality.
This manual covers hardware and software installation, network configuration, use of the Anybus Configuration Manager, protocol settings, troubleshooting, and technical specifications such as environmental limits and wiring requirements.
| Maximum Ambient Temperature | 55 °C |
|---|---|
| Working Voltage | 250 V RMS or 250 VDC |
| Pollution Degree | 2 |
| Material Group | IIIb |
| Secondary Circuit Transient Rating | 500 V |
| Terminal Tightening Torque | 5–7 lb‑in (0.5–0.8 Nm) |
It can address up to 31 nodes on the sub‑network.
The device supports 10/100 Mbit/s twisted‑pair Ethernet.
A red LED indicates serial communication failure; try again, check the serial port, close other applications, or select another port.
This manual explains 5 error codes. Open a code for its meaning, causes and what to do: