With AnyBus Communicator, you can integrate serial devices (RS-232/422/485) into a Modbus RTU network. No changes to the serial device are necessary for this.The AnyBus Communicator is a tried and tested and reliable protocol converter that connects non-networked devices with Modbus RTU. The Communicator performs intelligent protocol conversion and provides the serial data of the higher-level PLC as I/O data.The Communicator is a compact stand-alone gateway for IP20 and DIN rail mounting that requires a 24-volt power supply. It meets the current Modbus RTU specification and has been successfully tested for network compatibility.CONVERTS ALMOST ANY SERIAL PROTOCOLThe Communicator can configure almost any serial protocol, such as master/slave protocols such as Modbus RTU, ASCII, DF1, as well as vendor-specific query/response or Produce/Resume protocols.TYPICAL SERIAL APPLICATIONSTypical serial applications include frequency converters, sensors, actuators, operator terminals, bar code rea