CAN FD offers an opportunity to use existing CAN systems and CAN knowledge even when demands are high for number of nodes, transfer rates, and cycle times. Thomas Waggershauser from HMS explains how.

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.

The new Anybus CompactCom 40-series enables multi-network connectivity also for demanding and high-performance industrial devices.

HMS Industrial Networks now introduces Netbiter Remote Access into the Netbiter Remote Management solution. Remote Access is a technology that provides an instant, secure communication tunnel to remote equipment, such as PLCs and machines. It allows users to employ their usual PLC configuration software such as Rockwell RSlogix^® or Siemens TIA Portal^®, just as if they were connected to the machine on site. This makes it possible to instantly take action in case an operational problem occurs and reduces the need to travel to the site.

Anybus CompactCom 40-series products allow Ethernet Powerlink connectivity for industrial devices.

HMS Industrial Networks takes over sales and support of IXXAT products for machine control and safety in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Under the IXXAT brand, HMS is bringing a new CAN PC interface 
series for CAN FD to the market, supporting it with an extensive 
suite of drivers and tools.

IXXAT has extended its FRC-EP series with the new, compact FRC-EP170

HMS Industrial Networks now introduces the Netbiter EC350 – a new communication gateway which makes it easier to monitor and control industrial equipment remotely. The gateway comes with enhanced performance and connectivity making it ideal for remote management and configuration of power generators, cooling systems, UPSs, wind turbines or other industrial machinery.

HMS brings a reworked version of the extremely successful 
USB-to-CAN interface to market under the IXXAT brand.