Easy fieldbus selection

Halmstad, Sweden— AnyBus is a line of master modules for CANopen, ControlNet, InterBus, and Profibus networks. AnyBus provides OEM flexibility by allowing a user to plug any device into the fieldbus of preference. According to the company, AnyBus modules use a standard mechanical, electrical, and software interface to a customer application.

By Staff July 1, 1998

Halmstad, Sweden— AnyBus is a line of master modules for CANopen, ControlNet, InterBus, and Profibus networks. AnyBus provides OEM flexibility by allowing a user to plug any device into the fieldbus of preference. According to the company, AnyBus modules use a standard mechanical, electrical, and software interface to a customer application. Data exchange is handled via a dual-port memory located on the module. The user application accesses data of other active nodes on the network, translated to a standard format in the device’s module. All fieldbus-specific tasks are handled by the AnyBus modules and communication does not load up the application process. HMS Fieldbus Systems AB