Initial Considerations - HMS Anybus CompactCom 30 Design Manual

Initial Considerations

3 Initial Considerations
There are two options to consider when starting the work to modify a host application developed
for Anybus CompactCom 30-series modules to also be compatible with the 40-series modules:
• Add support with as little work as possible i.e. reuse as much as possible of the current
design.
– This is the fastest and easiest solution but with the drawback that many of the new fea-
tures available in the 40-series will not be enabled (e.g. enhanced and faster commu-
nication interfaces, larger memory areas, and faster communication protocols).
– You have to check the hardware and software differences below to make sure the host
application is compatible with the 40-series modules. Small modifications to your cur-
rent design may be needed.
• Make a redesign and take advantage of all new features presented in the 40-series.
– A new driver and host application example code are available at
starterkit40
series and 40-series modules.
– You have to check the hardware differences below and make sure the host application
is compatible with the 40-series modules.
This documentation only deals with differences between the 30-series and the 40-series. For a
description of new and enhanced functionality in the Anybus CompactCom 40-series, please
consult our support pages, where you can find all documentation.
Link to support page: www.anybus.com/support.
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