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Industrial Connectivity Made Simple

Anybus, part of HMS Networks, delivers trusted solutions for connecting, monitoring, and securing industrial systems worldwide. From enabling communication between different networks, to monitoring system health, to safeguarding against cyber threats – Anybus helps industries achieve smarter, more reliable operations.

Anybus products are widely used to simplify industrial connectivity across industrial ethernet networks, fieldbus systems, and modern automation platforms.

Anybus for Industrial Ethernet and Connectivity

Anybus solutions support seamless communication across industrial ethernet and fieldbus protocols, helping organisations standardise and optimise industrial connectivity across machines, PLCs, and control systems.

Whether connecting legacy devices or integrating modern control architectures, Anybus technologies help bridge communication gaps across industrial ethernet networks and mixed protocol environments.

Anybus Wireless

Anybus Wireless solutions enable industrial-grade Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication, replacing cables and enabling mobility without compromising reliability.

Benefits at a Glance:

  • Cable replacement made easy – Eliminate costly and fragile cabling in moving or hard-to-reach equipment
  • Industrial-grade reliability – Designed for harsh environments with robust wireless performance
  • Flexible wireless options – Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Improved mobility & flexibility – Connect AGVs, cranes, robots, and handheld devices seamlessly
  • Reduced installation & maintenance costs – No need for cable runs, especially across moving machinery
  • Secure wireless communication – Encryption and authentication built-in for safe operations

Anybus Gateway

Staying up-to-date with fieldbuses, industrial Ethernet networks and IoT platforms is time-consuming and resource demanding.

Anybus Gateways are the industry standard for protocol conversion and industrial device integration. They connect machines, PLCs, and networks that otherwise couldn’t “talk” to each other.

Benefits at a Glance:

  • Seamless multi-protocol connectivity – Connects over 300+ industrial protocols (PROFINET,
    EtherNet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, etc.)
  • Plug-and-play integration – Simple setup without heavy engineering or programming effort
  • Future-proof flexibility – Bridge legacy equipment with modern control systems
  • Reduced downtime – Enables smooth upgrades and extensions of existing networks
  • Scalable solutions – From single protocol converters to powerful IIoT edge gateways

Anybus Diagnostics

Real-Time Monitoring & Historical Analysis

Anybus Diagnostics tools allow continuous, non-intrusive monitoring of your industrial network, giving you visibility into network health 24/7. Whether it’s a PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, or EtherNet/IP network, these tools passively collect data without disrupting operations.

  • Capture live network traffic and protocol-specific messages
  • Identify device failures, signal degradation, or network congestion
  • Use web-based dashboards to visualise trends over time and isolate recurring issues
  • Access historical logs to conduct root-cause analysis or generate compliance reports

Predictive Diagnostics with AI

Gone are the days of reactive maintenance. With tools like Osiris and Atlas2, Anybus Diagnostics introduces predictive analytics powered by AI.

  • Self-learning algorithms detect early signs of instability based on behaviour patterns
  • AI assistant “Delphi” explains technical events in plain language—no need for protocol expertise
  • Smart alerts prioritize the most critical events and reduce alarm fatigue

Gone are the days of reactive maintenance. With tools like Osiris and Atlas2, Anybus Diagnostics introduces predictive analytics powered by AI.

Network Segmentation & Signal Integrity

Large or complex industrial networks are difficult to troubleshoot if they're unstructured. Products like ProfiHub and ComBricks simplify this with network segmentation and signal conditioning.

  • Break long network lines into manageable sections to isolate faults
  • Use built-in diagnostics to monitor each segment separately
  • Eliminate signal reflections, EMC noise, or bad terminations that cause intermittent failures

Large or complex industrial networks are difficult to troubleshoot if they're unstructured. Products like ProfiHub and ComBricks simplify this with network segmentation and signal conditioning.

Anybus Defender

Industrial Firewall & Network Segmentation Made Simple
Anybus Defender delivers cyber-grade protection for industrial automation networks, combining stateful firewalling, deep packet inspection (DPI), and secure remote access. Designed for IEC/ISA 62443-3-3 compliance, it safeguards critical OT systems from cyber threats and unauthorised access.

Why Anybus Defender?
Industrial environments face special IT/OT security challenges – not least hybrid networks mixing
legacy and modern equipment. Anybus Defender addresses those challenges with:

  • Physical & logical network segmentation following ISA/IEC 62443 framework
  • Traffic filtering and NAT to isolate and protect machine clusters
  • Industrial DPI that understands OPC UA, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and more
  • Secure remote access & asset visibility to oversee your network from anywhere

Stateful Firewall & NAT

  • Supports both transparent (Layer 2) and routed (Layer 3) modes
  • Easily configure static routes, 1:1 NAT, port forwarding, and IP filtering
  • One-click rule creation from logs and intuitive wizards simplify setup

Industrial Deep Packet Inspection

  • Inspects industrial protocols (PROFINET, Modbus, EtherNet/IP) in real time
  • Detects anomalies such as protocol violations or unauthorised commands
  • Supports VLANs and SFP ports for flexible network design

Asset Discovery & Inventory

  • Scans networks to identify devices - manufacturer, model, firmware, IP, MAC
  • Creates an asset inventory that supports compliance and active monitoring

Secure Central Management

  • Optional Anybus Cybersecurity Console provides single-pane management
  • Manage firewall policies, firmware, backups, and licenses across all Defenders
  • Uses certified secure channels (SSL/TLS) and adopts new devices via token files

Industrial-Grade Reliability

  • Rugged fan-less, IP50 (compact) or higher-rated housings
  • Wide operating range (–40 °C to +75 °C) and 24 VDC power
  • CE, UL certified - ideal for harsh factory environments

Certified Training

HMS offers a full diagnostics ecosystem – not just tools, but training and services.

  • Certified training programs help internal teams become diagnostics experts
  • Access to global support engineers who specialise in fieldbus and industrial Ethernet
  • Ongoing firmware and software updates ensure long-term value

Result: Confidence and self-sufficiency for your maintenance team.

Anybus FAQs

What Is Anybus?

Anybus solutions support seamless communication across industrial ethernet and fieldbus protocols, helping organisations standardise and optimise industrial connectivity across machines, PLCs, and control systems.

Whether connecting legacy devices or integrating modern control architectures, Anybus technologies help bridge communication gaps across industrial ethernet networks and mixed protocol environments.

What Is an Industrial Protocol Gateway?

An industrial protocol gateway connects devices using different communication standards, allowing seamless data exchange across industrial ethernet and fieldbus networks.

How Does Anybus Support Industrial Ethernet?

Anybus products support major industrial ethernet standards such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, enabling consistent and reliable communication across industrial ethernet networks.

Can Anybus Improve Industrial Connectivity in Legacy Systems?

Yes. Anybus Gateway solutions are commonly used to integrate legacy equipment into modern industrial ethernet networks.

Is Anybus Suitable for Securing Industrial Ethernet Networks?

Anybus Defender adds firewalling and segmentation capabilities designed specifically for industrial ethernet environments.