Designed as a compact device for standard DIN rail mounting, the Communicator operates as a Profinet I/O device on the Profinet network. It supports serial signal levels up to 57kbit/s. One Anybus Communicator is needed to connect one field device with an RS-232 interface to Profinet, while up to 31 automation devices using RS-485 interface can be connected via one Communicator to Profinet. The Anybus Communicator contains an integrated Web server for setting and monitoring of data.HMS Industrial Networks Inc.www.anybus.comPhone: 773.404.3486