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Articles Entry: Source:Network Published Time:2014-5-13
The - The Anybus X-gateway family upgraded to make industrial networking even easier

REVIEW
Anybus X-gateways are used in thousands of industrial applications all over THE world to enable communication between two industrial networks (fieldbus or industrial Ethernet). These popular “network translators?are now modernized as HMS Industrial Networks introduces a new version of Anybus X-gateways, designed to meet the future of the automation industry. The new version contains several new features, but is fully backwards compatible meaning that existing users can easily upgrade to the new version without hassle.
 
USB interface and new configuration software 
The new X-gateway comes with a USB interface, enabling the users to
easily connect the gateway to a PC and configure the network communication via the Windows-based tool “Anybus Configuration Manager.?No programming is necessary.
 
New design for easier installation
The new housing with upright design requires less rack space and enables easier installation in the switching cabinet. The flexible design also allows mounting on the side (flat) similar to the previous version of the X-gateway. Additionally, X-gateway now offers even lower power consumption. 
 
Ethernet focus
As part of the new release, HMS introduces connectivity to CC-Link IE Field in the X-gateway family. Furthermore, several of the industrial Ethernet versions now include integrated dual-port Ethernet interfaces with an integrated switch, removing the need for external switches.
 
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