Anybus CompactCom B40 Brick

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The Anybus CompactCom B40 for Common Ethernet enables fast communication between a device and multiple industrial Ethernet networks (PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Powerlink and BACnet/IP). You use the same hardware for all networks and simply download the firmware required for one specific network. With a single development you have direct access to all popular Industrial Ethernet networks.

B40 Brick plug-on print

The B40 Brick is a plug-on PCB (brick) for PCB mounting and provides the flexibility to add your own connectors and network isolation. The B40 Brick is ideal for manufacturers of embedded devices who are looking for a semi-integrated solution where connector flexibility, required installation size and costs are important elements.

Anybus CompactCom B40

Real-time Industrial Ethernet Communications

The Anybus CompactCom B40 enables fast real-time communication. The module supports generic device profiles and comes with a two-port switch implemented in the network processor: the award-winning Anybus NP40. With its fast data transfer and very low latency, it is the perfect match for even the most demanding industrial applications.

6 Industrial networks in one

Give devices on-demand access to all popular Industrial Ethernet networks with Anybus Compact Common Ethernet.

Features and benefits

A ready-to-use Industrial Ethernet connectivity solution
Flexibility to add your own connectors and peripherals to reduce size and costs
One hardware platform for all Ethernet versions. Simply download new firmware to enable communication with another network
Easy mounting to your host PCB design
Short in-design with free help from HMS ensures a fast time-to-market
Pre-certified for network compliance for all networks (enables faster network certification)
Fast data transfer: up to 1500 bytes of process data in each direction, up to 1500 bytes of explicit messages
Very low latency of process data
Event-based interface method allows easy access to input and output data at any time
Fast, event-based application hardware interfaces: 8/16-bit parallel and fast SPI. I/O (shift register interface) is also available
Ready for IIoT: includes email client, web server with customizable content, SSI functionality and FTP server (network specific)
Extensive flash-based file system with access to two drives (internal and external)
Transparent Socket Interface for the entire Ethernet frame (support 20 socket connections)
Solid security: Mandatory software signatures prevent unauthorized software from being downloaded to the module. In addition, encryption is used to prevent unauthorized copying.