AB7699-F, Anybus X-gateway – EtherNet/IP Scanner - EtherCAT SlaveAB7699-FThe Anybus X-gateway EtherNet/IP Master to EtherCAT Slave enables you to connect any EtherNet/IP device or equipment to EtherCAT control systems., Anybus gateways ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use.Reach new marketsNo PLC card slot neededSlim hardware design3-year warrantyTarget new markets using different protocols without needing to change your hardware or software, thereby decreasing your time to market and development costs.The gateway does not use a card slot in the control system, leaving room for other equipment.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.The gateway is designed to be robust and long-lasting.

This article will show you when to use the default Ether CAT ESI file for the Ether CAT slave X-gateway and when you should use the "Gateway ESI Generator" tool to create an ESI File.  , APPLICABLE PRODUCTS Communicator Classic with EtherCAT Slave Interface- AB7061 Communicator CAN with EtherCAT Slave Interface- AB7311 Anybus X-gateway CANopen Master with EtherCAT Slave Interface- AB7300 Anybus X-gateway Modbus TCP Client with EtherCAT Slave Interface- AB9000 Anybus X-gateway with EtherCAT Slave Interface- AB7506, AB7527, AB7556, AB7682, AB7684, AB7685, AB7686- AB7687, AB7688, AB7689, AB7690, AB7691, AB7692, AB7693- AB7694, AB7695, AB7696, AB7697, AB7698, AB7699, AB7900- AB7901, AB7961, AB7969, AB7970   PRE-REQUISITES Where to download the ESI File  1., In the section Configuration Files, you will find the generic ESI file for the EtherCAT slave side of the X-gateway.  , In the Section Software, you will find the "Gateway ESI Generator" tool for the X-gateway   IN THIS ARTICLE  When to use the generic ESI File   You can use the generic ESI file if your EtherCAT master is able to read out the PDO size from our X-gateway.  , In TwinCAT V3, for example, you can find this functionality here:     When to create an ESI file using our "Gateway ESI Generator" tool If your EtherCAT master does not support reading out the PDO data sizes, you can create a customized ESI file by means of the "Gateway ESI Generator" tool:   First, make sure to choose the right product, since the "Gateway ESI Generator" can be used for several types of Anybus gateways. , When to use the generic ESI file or create a customized one using the "Gateway ESI Generator"

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS  AB7553, AB7668, AB7669, AB7670, AB7503, AB7524, AB7699, AB7957, AB7671, AB7672, AB7677, AB7678, AB7680, AB7673, AB7674, AB7675, AB7676, AB7679,   PRE-REQUISITES  Access to the IO device user guide A PC, if using EtherNet/IP tool    IN THIS ARTICLE  Intro and Overview Get Assembly Instance Number Get Assembly Size   Intro and overview Setting up the EIP scanner from the webpage requires the EtherNet/IP adapter devices Assembly object (0x04) input and output instances to be entered. , The scanner is configured for exact matching, meaning the assembly instance sizes need to be set correctly or the connection will fault.  , Some devices my allow you to read the instances from a GUI, you may need to navigate though its menu to find the correct info.   , Set the instance for the one you need to check., ADDITIONAL RESOURCES How can I find out the Connection Points / Assembly Instances from the EDS File?, How To Find Connection Points / Assembly Instance and Sizes for EtherNet/IP Scanner X-gateway Without EDS or Manual

We understand that staying updated on the current and future happenings is of vital importance to our joint success., To this end, we would like to inform you of the changing life cycle and schedule for the following product(s)., Reason for Change Anybus Communicator Classic, X-gateways, Linking devices and .NET gateways are very successful, well established and field proven., The need to continue to add new features is limited and as a result Anybus has decided to focus development efforts on newly released products., DeviceNet Master-EtherNet/IP Slave AB7953 Anybus X-gateway PROFIBUS DP-V0 Master CC-Link IE Field Network Slave AB7954 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave PROFINET IO Slave AB7955 Anybus X-gateway DeviceNet Master CC-Link IE Field Network Slave AB7956 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave EtherNet/IP Slave AB7957 Anybus X-gateway EtherNet/IP Master CC-Link IE Field Network Slave AB7958 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave Ethernet Modbus-TCP Slave AB7959 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave PROFIBUS DP-V0 Slave AB7960 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave DeviceNet Slave AB7961 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave EtherCAT Slave AB7963 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave CANopen Slave AB7964 Anybus X-gateway CC-Link IE Field Network Slave Modbus-RTU Slave AB7985 Anybus X-gateway PROFIBUS DP-V0 Master- PROFINET IRT Fiber Optic Slave AB9071 Anybus PROFIBUS to .NET Bridge AB9077 Anybus PROFINET to .