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Technical specifications for AB9001-B

  • Manufacturer:
    ANYBUS
  • Product Category:
    General Automation
  • Spare Part Number:
    AB9001-B
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    11.4×4.4×12.7 cm
  • Weight:
    0.16 kg
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Counliy of origin:
    Sweden
  • Modbus TCP role:
    Master / Client
  • PROFIBUS role:
    DP / DP-V1 Slave
  • Ethernet bandwidth:
    10/100 Mbit/s
  • Minimum transaction cycle:
    10 ms
  • Modbus TCP transactions:
    64
  • Modbus TCP input data:
    256 bytes
  • Modbus TCP output data:
    256 bytes
  • PROFIBUS input data:
    244 bytes
  • PROFIBUS output data:
    244 bytes
  • PROFIBUS address range:
    0 to 125
  • PROFIBUS baud rate:
    9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet connectors:
    2 x RJ45
  • PROFIBUS connector:
    9-pin female D-sub
  • Power connector:
    3-pin 5.08 mm Phoenix plug
  • Maximum current:
    300 mA at 24 V DC
  • Operating temperature:
    -25 to 60 degC
  • Protection class:
    IP20
  • Mounting:
    DIN rail EN 50022
  • Net weight:
    160 g

Information

Overview Manuals Common Applications Product Precautions
AB9001-B bridges Modbus TCP server devices into a PROFIBUS DP or DP-V1 control network through two independently configured interfaces.
  • Connects Modbus TCP server devices to a PROFIBUS master
  • Maps separate input and output data areas between the two networks
  • Supports PROFIBUS DP-V1 acyclic services and diagnostics
  • Uses browser-free gateway configuration through the documented configuration manager

The gateway uses two RJ45 Ethernet ports for Modbus TCP client communication and a 9-pin D-sub port for the PROFIBUS slave interface. Installation and commissioning cover 24 V DC power, DIN-rail mounting, Modbus server addresses and functions, PROFIBUS node and GSD, I/O byte allocation, isolation and diagnostic status.

Important Notice: Confirm AB9001-B, the installed gateway hardware and firmware, DIN-rail position, 24 V DC power and grounding, both RJ45 Ethernet links, Modbus TCP server addresses and function codes, PROFIBUS D-sub connector, node address, GSD and byte map, configuration-manager file, successor compatibility and controlled end-to-end data-validation results before commissioning.

Apter Power AB9001-B Manuals and Guides

The first document is an Apter Power model-specific engineering reference. The second opens the exact manufacturer manual or datasheet for this product.

Modbus TCP device integration
Maps documented Ethernet device data into a PROFIBUS PLC process image.
Legacy PROFIBUS cell modernization
Retains an installed PROFIBUS controller while adding Ethernet-connected field equipment.
Multi-server data concentration
Coordinates the approved Modbus TCP transaction list before presenting values to the master.
Gateway replacement and migration
Provides an as-found mapping reference before migration to the official replacement gateway.
Read the applicable Anybus installation instructions before work. Verify AB9001-B, the installed host system and all configured field interfaces before isolation, wiring or commissioning.
1
Confirm AB9001-B on the product label and record the installed firmware and configuration file.
2
Isolate the 24 V DC supply and connected network equipment before removing conductors.
3
Record both RJ45 connections, IP settings, server addresses and the complete transaction list.
4
Record the PROFIBUS node address, GSD, baud-rate behavior and input/output byte allocation.
5
Use ESD controls and inspect the DIN-rail latch, power plug, D-sub and Ethernet connectors.
6
Restore protective separation and route communication cables away from interference sources.
7
Load the approved gateway configuration before reconnecting the PLC and field devices.
8
Verify every mapped byte, PROFIBUS diagnostics, Modbus exception handling and controlled process response.

Alternative Names

Anybus X-gateway AB9001-B AB9001B

Technical notes

Mount AB9001-B on the documented DIN rail, isolate the 24 V DC supply and record the two Ethernet connections, PROFIBUS node address, GSD and byte mapping before exchange. Restore the Modbus TCP transaction list and PROFIBUS I/O map, then validate each data word and gateway diagnostic in a controlled sequence.

FAQ View All FAQ

  • What networks does AB9001-B connect?
    AB9001-B connects Modbus TCP server devices on Ethernet to a PROFIBUS DP or DP-V1 master by operating as a Modbus TCP client and PROFIBUS slave.
  • How much process data can AB9001-B exchange?
    The official datasheet specifies 256 bytes of Modbus TCP input and output data, and 244 bytes of PROFIBUS input and output data. The configured mapping must stay within both interfaces' limits.
  • Which Modbus functions are supported by AB9001-B?
    The official datasheet lists functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16 and 23. Configure only the functions and addresses approved for each connected server.
  • How is AB9001-B addressed on PROFIBUS?
    Use the recorded PROFIBUS node assignment within the documented 0 to 125 range and ensure the same address and GSD definition are present in the master project.
  • What should be backed up before replacing AB9001-B?
    Back up the gateway configuration and record IP settings, server addresses, transaction commands, byte mapping, PROFIBUS node, GSD, connector positions, firmware and diagnostic state.
  • How should AB9001-B be wired and mounted?
    Mount it on EN 50022 DIN rail, use the 3-pin 5.08 mm power plug for the documented 24 V DC supply, connect Ethernet through the RJ45 ports and PROFIBUS through the 9-pin female D-sub.
  • How is AB9001-B validated after installation?
    Confirm power and network status, master recognition and Modbus server communication, then compare every mapped input and output byte and review exception and PROFIBUS diagnostic behavior.
  • What should be checked when migrating from AB9001-B to its successor?
    HMS identifies ABC3200-A as the replacement. Recreate the protocol roles, transaction list, byte order, I/O sizes, IP settings, PROFIBUS node and master mapping, then run controlled end-to-end data tests.
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