Automation ANC-100e Automation Networks Ethernet Converter

ANC-100e is a compact Automation Data Highway Plus DH+ to Ethernet gateway that bridges legacy DH+ networks with modern Ethernet/IP communications. It enables PLC-5 and SLC 5/04 controllers on a DH+ network to be accessed by Ethernet-based SCADA, HMI, and programming tools via direct Ethernet/IP drivers, such as RSLinx or Kepware, effectively expanding the reach of a DH+ backbone across an Ethernet network. A standout feature is Auto-Detect, which automatically identifies DH+ node addresses and baud rates to simplify commissioning and reduce setup time when integrating older AB equipment into new networks. Marketed as an economical, high-performance, pocket-sized converter, the ANC-100e sits between the DH+ backbone and the Ethernet network to translate communications across the two protocols and support data access to older AB devices through Ethernet/IP/TCP/IP. The device is designed to work with a variety of software ecosystems that connect to AB hardware, including OPC servers like MatrikonOPC and mainstream drivers used by Ignition and KepServerEX, enabling seamless data exchange from PLC-5/SLC 5/04 nodes to Ethernet-based applications.