The Anybus Communicator – CAN to CANopen converts CAN protocols to CANopen, enabling you to connect any CAN-based device or equipment to CANopen control systems. Anybus Communicators ensure reliable, secure, high-speed data transfers between different industrial networks while being easy to use. 

Features and benefits

No hardware or software changes needed 
Integrate your CAN-based industrial devices and equipment to a PROFINET-IRT control system without the need for any changes to the device. Just connect, configure and you're done! 

CAN frame building
Use the Anybus Configuration Manager for easy visual CAN frame building.

Compatible 
Convert CANopen, or any custom CAN 1.0, 2.0A, or 2.0B protocol, in just a few minutes.  

Slim hardware design 
The Communicator is designed for IP20 and DIN-rail mounting, enabling you to install it with ease, close to connected devices, thereby reducing wiring requirements. 

3-year warranty 
The Communicator is designed to be robust and long-lasting. A 3-year guarantee is provided. 

Any PLC 
Compatible with PLCs from all leading manufacturers

Convert proprietary protocols 
Converts Produce/Consume and Request/Response protocols and transactions.

Save & Load 
The Save/Load function enables a completed configuration to be re-used for other installations. 

Daisy chaining  
Versions with Dual Port switched Ethernet allow for daisy chaining and eliminate the need for external switches. 

Trusted partner 
Anybus has a long history of working with all the major network organizations to ensure compliant, high-performing, and compatible products. 

Easy integration
No code or function blocks needed

Life cycle management  
HMS maintains every part of the Communicator, including network updates, throughout the product’s lifecycle. 

Downloads & Support

CAN Features

CAN Mode:
Generic CAN

CAN Baud Rate:
20 kBit/s to 1 Mbit/s

CAN Supported Functionality:
CAN standards 2.0A/2.0B (11 and 29 bit identifiers); 128 CAN transactions (total 256 CAN frames) - Produce, Consume, Query/Response; Cyclic, On Data Change, Single Shot, Trigger Byte update modes; Data Word Swap option

CANopen Features

CANopen Mode:
Slave mode

CANopen Baud Rate:
10 kbit/s - 1000 kbit/s

CANopen Supported Functionality:
PDO, SDO;DS301 v4.02

CANopen Input Data Size:
512 bytes

CANopen Output Data Size:
512 bytes

CANopen Configuration File:
EDS available