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ENGLISH
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Anybus
Communicator
- PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device
USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-202
Version 1.0
Publication date 2022-08-31

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device USER MANUAL SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0 Publication date 2022-08-31...
  • Page 2 The information in this document shall therefore not be construed as a commitment on the part of HMS Networks and is subject to change without notice. HMS Networks makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Table of Contents 1. Preface ..........................1 1.1. About This Document ......................1 1.2. Document Conventions ..................... 1 1.3. Trademarks ........................2 2. Safety ............................ 3 2.1. Intended Use ........................3 2.2.
  • Page 4 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 7. PLC Configuration ........................40 7.1. Export Product GSDML File ....................40 7.2. Export Product GSD File ....................40 8. Verify Operation ........................41 8.1. Communicator Status Monitor ................... 41 8.2.

  • Page 5: Preface

    ® ™ Preface Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 1. Preface 1.1. About This Document ® ™ This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Communicator For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support.

  • Page 6: Trademarks

    Additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation. Helpful advice and suggestions. 1.3. Trademarks ® Anybus is a registered trademark of HMS Networks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Page 2 of 60 SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0...

  • Page 7: Safety

    ® ™ Safety Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 2. Safety 2.1. Intended Use The intended use of this equipment is as a communication interface and gateway. The equipment receives and transmits data on various physical layers and connection types. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1. Cabling Have the following cables available: • Ethernet cable for configuration • Ethernet cable for connecting to network • PROFIBUS cable for connecting to network • Power cable 3.2.

  • Page 9: Hms Software Applications

    ® ™ HMS Software Applications Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 3.5. HMS Software Applications Download the software installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support. IPconfig Use the HMS software application IPconfig and scan your network to discover and change the Communicator IP address and to access the Communicator built-in web interface.

  • Page 10: About Anybus Communicator

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device About Anybus Communicator 4. About Anybus Communicator 4.1. How the Communication Works Figure 1. Process data traffic overview The Communicator enables communication between a Master device connected to a PROFINET network and a Master device connected to a PROFIBUS network.

  • Page 11: How The Data Exchange Works

    ® ™ How the Data Exchange Works Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 4.2. How the Data Exchange Works Figure 2. The Communicator internal memory areas The data exchanged between the Communicator and the PROFINET and the PROFIBUS resides in the Communicator internal memory buffer.

  • Page 12: Installation

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Installation 5. Installation 5.1. External Parts Figure 3. External parts A. Power connector PROFINET port x 2 Security switch B. Rotary Switch x 3 G. PROFIBUS DSUB connector K. Factory reset button For PROFIBUS address H.

  • Page 13: Din Rail Mounting

    ® ™ DIN Rail Mounting Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 5.2. DIN Rail Mounting IMPORTANT The equipment must be electrically grounded through the DIN rail for EMC compliance. Make sure that the equipment is correctly mounted on the rail and that the rail is properly grounded. Figure 4.

  • Page 14: Connect To Profinet Network

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Connect to PROFINET Network 5.3. Connect to PROFINET Network Figure 5. Connect to PROFINET network 1. Connect the Communicator, upper connector, to your PROFINET network. EtherNet/IP Connector Description Not used Not used Not used Not used...

  • Page 15: Connect To Profibus Network

    ® ™ Connect to PROFIBUS Network Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 5.4. Connect to PROFIBUS Network Figure 6. Connect to PROFIBUS network 1. Connect the Communicator, lower connector, to your PROFIBUS network. PROFIBUS Connector Description Shield Not used Line B GND Bus +5 V Bus Out...

  • Page 16: Rotary Switch Settings

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Rotary Switch Settings 5.5. Rotary Switch Settings 5.5.1. Rotary Switches Default Setting By default, the value on the three rotary switches are set to 000. Figure 7. Rotary switches default setting 000. Page 12 of 60 SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0...

  • Page 17: Set A Node Address With Rotary Switches

    ® ™ Rotary Switch Settings Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 5.5.2. Set a Node Address with Rotary Switches About the Rotary Switch Settings Use Windows Calculator (or similar application) to convert between hexadecimal (hex) and decimal (dec). •...
  • Page 18 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Rotary Switch Settings Before You Begin Ensure that the Communicator is disconnected from power. Figure 8. Disconnect Communicator from power Procedure Use a screwdriver to change the rotary switch position. Ensure that the rotary switches engage correctly.
  • Page 19 ® ™ Rotary Switch Settings Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Example 1. To set the node address 12 hex = 18 dec 1. The rear rotary switch A is not used, ensure that it is set to 0. 2.
  • Page 20 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Rotary Switch Settings To Do Next Connect the Communicator to power. See Connect to Power (page 17). Figure 9. Connect Communicator to power Result The set node address is active as soon as the Communicator is powered on. NOTE Changing the address settings on the rotary switches during operation is ignored.

  • Page 21: Connect To Power

    ® ™ Connect to Power Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 5.6. Connect to Power CAUTION Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting it to the equipment. IMPORTANT Using the wrong type of power supply can damage the equipment. Ensure that the power supply is connected properly and of the recommended type.

  • Page 22: Security Switch

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Security Switch 5.7. Security Switch When the security switch is in its locked position, the Communicator built-in web interface can not be accessed and the Communicator can not be configured using the built-in web interface. Network specific parameters, configured via the PLC is still available.
  • Page 23 ® ™ Security Switch Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Security Switch Status LED Figure 12. Security switch locked status LED When the security switch is in its: • locked position, the security switch status LED turn solid green. •...

  • Page 24: Lock The Cables

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Lock the Cables 5.8. Lock the Cables Figure 13. Lock the cables To strain relieve the cables, place a cable tie in the holder and lock the cables. Page 20 of 60 SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0...

  • Page 25: Din Rail Demount

    ® ™ DIN Rail Demount Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 5.9. DIN Rail Demount Before You Begin IMPORTANT Be careful when removing the Communicator from the DIN-rail. If not removed properly, the DIN rail locking mechanism and the product cover can break. Have a flat-blade screwdriver, size 5.5 mm, available.
  • Page 26 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device DIN Rail Demount Hold the screwdriver in the DIN rail locking mechanism while you unhook the Communicator from the DIN rail. Figure 15. Unhook the Communicator Page 22 of 60 SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0...

  • Page 27: Communicator Configuration

    ® ™ Communicator Configuration Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 6. Communicator Configuration 6.1. Connect the Communicator Procedure Connect to PROFINET and PROFIBUS network Network 1 = PROFINET Network 2 = PROFIBUS Connect to PC and Power Connect an Ethernet cable between the Communicator and your PC. Connect the Communicator to a power supply.

  • Page 28: Access The Built-In Web Interface From Hms Ipconfig

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig 6.2. Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig Before You Begin Download the software application HMS IPconfig installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support.
  • Page 29 ® ™ Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device To open the Open web page built-in web interface, click Communicator. Result You are redirected to the Communicator built-in web interface Home page. SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0 Page 25 of 60...

  • Page 30: Access The Built-In Web Interface From A Web Browser

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser 6.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser Before You Begin NOTE The Communicator configuration port default IP address is 192.168.0.10. NOTE To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall.

  • Page 31: Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview

    ® ™ Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 6.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview Use the Communicator built-in web interface to configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Communicator. Figure 16. The Communicator built-in web interface Home page Menu item Description Home...

  • Page 32: Profinet Settings

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device PROFINET Settings 6.5. PROFINET Settings 6.5.1. PROFINET IP Settings To Use DHCP Server Figure 17. IP Settings, DHCP enabled By default, DHCP is disabled. To enable DHCP, select the DHCP enabled checkbox. The IP settings will be provided by the high level network DHCP server.
  • Page 33 ® ™ PROFINET Settings Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device To Configure IP Settings Manually Figure 18. PROFINET IP Settings, DCHP disabled 1. Ensure that the DHCP enabled checkbox is deselected. 2. Configure the IP settings. Setting Description IP address The PROFINET network IP address in IPv4 dot-decimal notation Subnet mask...
  • Page 34 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device PROFINET Settings Naming the Host Figure 19. IP Settings Hostname You can label the Communicator. • The maximum allowed length of the Hostname is 64 characters. • No symbol characters, punctuation characters, or whitespace are permitted. •...

  • Page 35: Profinet Station Name Settings

    ® ™ PROFIBUS Settings Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 6.5.2. PROFINET Station Name Settings Figure 20. PROFIBUS page, Station name A PROFINET device is identified by its Station name in the PROFINET network. Enter a Station name for the Communicator. •...

  • Page 36: I/O Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device I/O Configuration 6.7. I/O Configuration Figure 22. I/O configuration page Enter the desired Size for the network input data and output data. By default, the Communicator is set to use the same I/O sizes for both the PROFINET and the PROFIBUS networks.
  • Page 37 ® ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Convert Between Big-Endian and Little-Endian To convert between big-endian and little-endian you must reverse the byte order. Figure 23. I/O data map, Endian swap To reverse the byte order: In the web-interface left sidebar menu, click .
  • Page 38 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device I/O Configuration Build Detailed Endian Swap If you have multiple data types, you can use the Detailed endian swap to change different parts of the data area in different ways. Figure 24.
  • Page 39 ® ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device • To duplicate an endian swap object: Select the checkbox in front of the endian swap object that you want to duplicate and click the Duplicate selected button. You can select multiple endian swap objects and duplicate the group.

  • Page 40: Apply Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Apply Configuration 6.8. Apply Configuration Before You Begin NOTE When you apply the configuration, any existing configuration is overwritten. Figure 28. Before you can apply the configuration, ensure that there is no active communication on the PROFINET network or the PROFIBUS network where the Communicator is connected.

  • Page 41: Configuration Notes

    ® ™ Configuration Notes Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 6.9. Configuration Notes You can add notes to describe the Communicator configuration. 6.9.1. Add Configuration Note To open the Configuration Notes window, click on the comments icon Figure 29. Configuration note, comment icon To add a new configuration note, click Add.

  • Page 42: View And Edit Configuration Notes

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Configuration Notes Write your configuration note and click accept Figure 31. Write a configuration note The configuration note is added to the list. To close the window, click close 6.9.2. View and Edit Configuration Notes To view and/or edit a note, click on the comments icon Figure 32.
  • Page 43 ® ™ Configuration Notes Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Figure 33. Example: The Configuration Notes window with added notes SCM-1202-202 Version 1.0 Page 39 of 60...

  • Page 44: Plc Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device PLC Configuration 7. PLC Configuration 7.1. Export Product GSDML File Option for PROFINET IO-Device. Option if the PLC program requires a product file, GSDML (Generic Station Description Markup Language) file, describing how the Communicator can be used on the high level network.

  • Page 45: Verify Operation

    ® ™ Verify Operation Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 8. Verify Operation 8.1. Communicator Status Monitor On the Home page, you can get a quick overview of the network and the Communicator operating status. Figure 36. Home page Gateway status Overview the Communicator LED indications remotely.
  • Page 46 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Communicator Status Monitor Status Symbols Symbol Description Internal error has occurred and operation cannot be guaranteed. Out of Specification. Check Function: • Initial state where non network components are started and configured. •...

  • Page 47: Communicator Led Indicators

    ® ™ Communicator LED Indicators Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 8.2. Communicator LED Indicators NOTE Before you can verify operation you must configure the Communicator. Figure 37. Gateway status (A), Lower connector (B), Upper connector (C) and (D) Security Switch LED A - Gateway status Operation Status Description...
  • Page 48 ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Communicator LED Indicators LED B - PROFINET, Upper connector Operation Status EtherCAT EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP PROFINET Red, solid FATAL event Duplicated EtherNet/IP IP IP address conflict detected FATAL event address Red, one flash Unsolicited state change Station name not set...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    ® ™ Maintenance Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 9. Maintenance 9.1. Configuration File Handling 9.1.1. Export Configuration You can export the current configuration, in order to import and use the same settings to configure additional Communicator. Figure 38. Files & firmware page To export a configuration file: •...

  • Page 50: Import Configuration

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Configuration File Handling 9.1.2. Import Configuration To easily configure multiple Communicator with the same settings, you can import a configuration file. Before You Begin The supported file format is .conf. Procedure Figure 39.

  • Page 51: Clear And Revert Configuration

    ® ™ Clear and Revert Configuration Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 9.2. Clear and Revert Configuration You can restore all settings in a configuration to the default settings. Procedure Figure 40. Files & firmware page To Clear the Configuration When you want to clear a configuration and return to the default settings.

  • Page 52: Firmware Management

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Firmware Management 9.3. Firmware Management 9.3.1. View the Firmware Version On the Support page, you can view the current applied firmware version. Figure 41. Support page, Product information example 9.3.2. Firmware and Configuration Compatibility Compatibility after firmware upgrade Current configuration is still compatible after upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 53: Update Firmware

    ® ™ Firmware Management Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 9.3.4. Update Firmware Before You Begin Ensure that the Communicator is disconnected from the OT networks. Procedure Figure 42. Files & firmware page To update the firmware: On the Files & firmware page, click Upload. In the Upload Firmware window, click Select firmware (.hiff).

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting 10.1. Diagnostics 10.1.1. I/O Data On the Diagnostics, I/O data page you can monitor how the data flow between the PROFINET side and the PROFIBUS side, including any configured endian conversions. Figure 43.

  • Page 55: Event Log

    ® ™ Diagnostics Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 10.1.2. Event Log Figure 44. Event log page example How To Analyze the Information The log follows the FIFO principle, first in and first out. The oldest (first) value is processed first. Time (d:hh:mm:ss.ms) The date and time when the event occurred.

  • Page 56: Reset To Factory Settings

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Reset to Factory Settings 10.2. Reset to Factory Settings Before You Begin Procedure To reset the Communicator: Disconnect the Communicator from power. Figure 45. Disconnect power Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen to press and hold the Reset button. Figure 46.
  • Page 57 ® ™ Reset to Factory Settings Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device While holding the reset button, reconnect the Communicator to power. Figure 47. Hold Reset button and reconnect power Release the reset button. The Communicator enters exception state. Reboot the Communicator.

  • Page 58: Firmware Upgrade Error Management

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Firmware Upgrade Error Management 10.3. Firmware Upgrade Error Management If the firmware update process is interrupted or if the power is lost during the update process, the Communicator goes into fallback mode. The last working firmware is still available on the flash, but it is not active.
  • Page 59 ® ™ Firmware Upgrade Error Management Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Leave the Communicator for 10 minutes. The Gateway status led indicator flashes red and green until the firmware upgrade is completed. Figure 51. Firmware upgrade LED indication Result The Communicator recover and return to normal operation.

  • Page 60: Support

    ® ™ Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device Support 10.4. Support 10.4.1. Support Package Figure 53. Support page example Before you create a ticket for technical support, generate a support package. The support package contains information about what has occurred and will help the Anybus technical support team resolve the support case as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    ® ™ Technical Data Anybus Communicator - PROFINET Device to PROFIBUS Device 11. Technical Data For complete technical specifications and regulatory compliance information, please visit www.anybus.com. 11.1. Technical Specifications Article identification ABC4023 Configuration connector RJ45 Upper connector RJ45 x 2 Lower connector 9-pin D-sub Power connector...
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