Gateways

The “translators” of the industrial world. They enable communication between different hardware protocols, allowing older systems to talk to modern networks.

Anybus (HMS Networks) | Gateway Solutions

Anybus is the global leader in industrial communication. Their products are essentially universal translators, supporting over 200 network combinations. They are the “go-to” brand when you need a Siemens PLC to talk to an Allen-Bradley system or an old serial device.

 

Anybus Communicator

Model number: AWB2030-B

Connects RS-232/485 serial devices to any major Fieldbus or Industrial Ethernet network.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Powered by the NP40 processor, enabling instant data transfer with ultra-low latency.

  • Features a physical security switch to prevent unauthorized configuration changes and secure boot to protect against malware.

  • Supports the transfer of up to 1,500 bytes of data in each direction, far exceeding standard converters.

Anybus X-gateway

Model Number: ABC4091-A

Seamlessly bridges two different industrial networks (e.g., PROFIBUS to EtherNet/IP).

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Functions as a master on one side and a slave on the other to move cyclic I/O data between dissimilar PLC systems.

  • Uses a simple “Configuration Manager” tool—no need for complex PLC code to handle the protocol translation.

  • Most Ethernet versions include an integrated OPC server for easy data flow into SCADA or ERP systems.

Moxa | Protocol Gateways

Moxa specializes in “Edge Connectivity.” Their MGate series is famous for its extreme ruggedness and diagnostic tools that help engineers find communication errors in seconds. They are particularly strong in Modbus-to-Ethernet integration and harsh-environment setups.

MGate MB3000

Model Number: MGate MB3480

The industry standard for converting Modbus RTU/ASCII to Modbus TCP; available in 1, 2, or 4-port versions.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • A single click allows the gateway to automatically detect and route Modbus slave IDs, saving hours of manual setup.

  • Allows urgent commands (like emergency stops or critical alerts) to “cut the line” for immediate response in busy networks.

  • Features dual DC power inputs to ensure communication stays live even if one power supply fails.

MGate 5000

Model Number: NPort IA5450A-T

Multi-protocol conversion (e.g., Modbus to PROFINET, J1939 to EtherNet/IP) with enhanced security features.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Built with security-by-design principles to protect factory networks from external cyber threats.

  • Includes a built-in “Protocol Analyzer” that lets you see the raw data traffic via a web browser for easy troubleshooting.

  • Most models are Class 1 Division 2 (C1D2) and ATEX certified for use in oil, gas, and chemical facilities.

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