Any device, any network

Embedded communication

Want to add a built-in communication interface into your device? Embedded an Anybus CompactCom network interface is fastest, easiest, and most reliable way to enable integrated connectivity from any device to any network. Plus, we’ll provide expert guidance to ensure the process goes smoothly. 

 

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The fast track to get connected

Gateways for manufacturers

Want to connect your machine or device to any network without changing your hardware or software? Anybus Gateways offer a plug-and-play solution that makes it easy to expand your market and increase security, whatever your application.  

 

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Quick, reliable integration

Gateways - solving connectivity on the factory floor

Whether you want to integrate a new machine, connect legacy equipment, or segment your network, our gateways provide quick, reliable solutions to factory floor connectivity challenges.

 

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Fast and easy implementation of functional safety

Functional safety solutions

Connect to safety networks like PROFIsafe, CIP Safety, or FSoE with Ixxat Safety solutions. Based on proven and pre-certified technology, our solutions minimize your development risk, cost, and time to market. 

 

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Connect wireless via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular

Industrial wireless

In industrial environments, cables often have limitations. They can be damaged or impractical over long distances or in complex layouts. Anybus industrial wireless solutions provide products to connect serial, Ethernet, or CAN-based machines using Bluetooth, industrial Wi-Fi, or cellular technologies. Plus, we offer on-site expertise to ensure successful installation. 

 

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Connect your PC to any industrial Ethernet network

PC intrfaces

The INpact range of PC interfaces makes it easy to connect PC-based applications to all major Industrial Ethernet networks. By offering a protocol-independent platform, INpact simplifies integration and significantly reduces development time and costs. Suitable for use in gateways, HMIs, and data acquisition systems, it provides a flexible, future-ready solution for connecting industrial PCs and embedded systems across a wide range of applications. 

 

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Product categories

Products for industrial network connectivity

What users say

Case studies and testimonials

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Connecting robot accessories to any industrial network

Robots need accessories to work efficiently. But what’s the easiest way to connect the accessories to factory networks? The easiest way is to use Anybus’ ready-made products and expertise, as RSP found out.
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Anybus CompactCom Helps Increase Efficiency in Automated Container Ports

When BTG needed their IRM400 range of positioning measurement systems to send real-time data over different industrial networks, they called Anybus. And that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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SVIA: Connectivity between Profibus, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP with Anybus X-gateway

Anybus X-gateways connect DeviceNet-based robot cells to several other industrial networks. This is cheaper than using a robot cabinet with multiple networks installed and provides clear cuts between the robot cell and the factory network.

Q&A

What is the best way to connect an industrial device to a network?

The fastest and easiest way is to use a network gateway. This is a stand-alone protocol converter that "translates" signals between a device and a network. HMS offers network gateways for industrial use under the Anybus brand and for building automation under the Intesis brand.

If you want integrated network connectivity, the Anybus embedded products is a good choice. They integrate into an industrial device to provide high-speed, real-time communication to the major networks on the market — Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet.

You can build a networking solution from scratch if you have in-house network expertise. This gives you control, but you must redo development and network certification for each network.

Which are the most relevant networks to implement?

PROFINET and EtherNet/IP share first place in the network rankings with 18% market share, followed by the strong contender EtherCAT, now at 12%.

Every year, HMS Networks analyzes the industrial network market to estimate the distribution of new connected nodes in factory automation. As an independent supplier of solutions within Industrial ICT (Information and Communication Technology), HMS has a substantial insight into the industrial network market.

Read the latest network study here

Is wireless used in industrial applications?

Wireless technology is growing quickly, also in industrial applications. Last year, 8% of newly installed nodes in factory automation were wireless. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are commonly used, but 5G cellular technology is also gaining interest.

 

Who is using HMS products for industrial network connectivity?

Users include most major industrial and building automation companies such as  Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electrics, Toshiba, Sony, Panasonic, ABB, Daikin, Hitachi, etc.

 

Additional resources

Want to find out more?

Guide to connecting devices to industrial networks

Learn about six ways to connect devices to Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet networks

Technologies

The technologies HMS works with for network connectivity, 5G and industrial wireless.

Training on HMS Solutions

Become your own expert! Find out more about training on HMS solutions.

Talk to an expert about Industrial network connectivity

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