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Anybus X-gateway User Manaul
Chapter 1
1. About the Anybus X-gateway
1.1 Introduction
The Anybus X-gateway is a series of network gateways, used to provide a seamless connection between
two networks of different types.
The gateway is based on patented Anybus
technology; a proven industrial communi-
cation solution used by leading manufac-
turers of industrial automation products
all over the world.
The X-gateway enhances the common
gateway concept by providing gateway
versions with both master and slave func-
tionality, as well as Ethernet capabilities.
1.2 Functional Overview
Internally, the gateway consists of two Anybus-S network interface cards, interconnected through an
intelligent gateway platform, which forwards data from one network to the other and vice-versa, as
shown below. This design allows almost any combination of network systems, in both master and slave
configurations.
Note:
This document does not describe any features specific to a particular network. Such information
is instead available in supplementary documents, known as “X-gateway Interface Addendums”.
Network 1
Network 2
24V DC
Network 2
Network 1
Anybus-S Network Interface
Anybus-S Network Interface
