I/O modules are available for non-explosive and intrinsic safety field connections, and LB modules can be inserted into any slot, enabling a mixture of I/O modules. Modules can be hot swapped. LB combines single-channel and high-availability modules with multi-channel modules to achieve maximum packing density. Configurations can be made during ongoing operation with no bus loss. Bus and power supply can be redundant with a maximum of 80 analog and 184 digital inputs and outputs.
Pepperl+Fuchs / 330-425-3555
Adjustable Busbars = LESS Install Time
Used with Wago’s new shield clamp that features an exclusive latching spring, 790 Series adjustable busbars provide excellent shield contact and performance. The adjustable carriers are available with 70-80 mm heights. Busbars can be cut to any desired length. Other advantages include: busbars pre-connected to the DIN rail adapter to cut installation time; adjustable t-connectors allow the busbar to be positioned horizontally and vertically; and flexible mounting options with carrier on one or both sides and varying heights and orientations.
Wago Corp. / 800-DIN-RAIL
High wiring density in minimal space
PT 2,5/S-Quattro four-position terminal blocks occupy the same space as Phoenix Contact's two-position terminal blocks, which allows high wire density without sacrificing DIN rail space. Up to four 12 AWG conductors can be connected in one feed-through terminal block. The terminal blocks feature Phoenix Contact’s push-in connection technology for quick, tool-free wiring of the pre-assembled conductors. Ground terminals are also available in the same shape.
These multi-conductor terminal blocks also have a double-function shaft for easy potential distribution with plug-in bridges and large-surface marking options. Each current path can be individually tested for the terminal blocks. As part of Phoenix Contact’s Clipline complete terminal block system, PT 2,5/S Quattro accepts standard accessories and marking products, which can reduce inventory costs.
Standard and Safety I/O COMBINED
The safety side of the PROFINET/PROFIsafe module has two safety inputs for connecting different safety sensors. Two additional safety channels can be used either as safety inputs or outputs. The module also offers two channels of internal safety outputs that can be used to remove power to the universal discrete I/O ports, as well as to one of the IO-Link ports on the standard side of the block. Safety logic is created using the Turck safety configuration and diagnostics software tool; once programmed, device replacement is simplified by a removable memory chip housed under the protective window.
The standard side of the Profinet/Profisafe module has four universal discrete I/O ports for connecting general-purpose signals, and can switch up to 2 amps. Two of these ports can also be configured as IO-Link masters. In combination with Turck’s I/O hubs, TBIL-M1-16DXP, users can connect up to 32 additional discrete I/O points to the module.
Both the standard channels as well as an IO-Link channel of the TBPN can be disconnected for safety-related applications, considerably simplifying the wiring of auxiliary drives and valve blocks. Turck has developed the robust safety module for an extended temperature range from -40 to +70 °C. The IP65/IP67/IP69K protection types allow use in the most demanding environments.
Turck / 800-544-7769
Compact I/O expands LOgix
Allen-Bradley Bulletin 5069 compact I/O system expands capabilities of the Logix platform. With two 1-gigabit Ethernet ports, this compact I/O system scans 10 times faster than previous versions for greater productivity. The system can include as many as 31 local I/O modules without expanding, making it the ideal distributed I/O solution for high-speed information processing with the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5580 controller.
When used as local I/O modules with the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller, scheduled outputs improve I/O response time to as fast as 0.2 milliseconds. In addition, event triggers from the I/O modules provide near-instantaneous task execution.
Low-cost terminal blocks
AutomationDirect / 800-633-0405
Rugged I/O for Tight Spaces
Simatic ET200AL I/O offers IP65/67 protection in a compact design that's rugged, lightweight and easily mounted in tight spaces. Quickly configured and commissioned with Siemens TIA Portal engineering software, ET 200AL I/O is available with M8 and M12 modules, increasing channel density with more I/O points per module. It also increases distance between modules in large machines and systems. Up to 2-A actuators can be connected per module, and its has SIL2 safely trip actuators. These modules are also easily connected via Profinet and Profibus, or by integrating ET 200SP.
Cable Shield Terminals
Wieland Electric / 800-WIELAND (943-5263)
High-Density I/O Integrates Networking
Red Lion Controls / 877-432-9908
Minimize Field-Level Cabling, Assembly
EtherCAT P system and I/O is IP 67-rated, combines ultra-fast EtherCAT communication and power in a standard four-wire Ethernet cable, and reduces wiring requirements by enabling direct power supply for both EtherCAT P slaves and connected sensors and actuators in such a way that separate power lines can be eliminated. This makes EtherCAT P the ideal sensor, actuator and measurement bus for connecting small remote I/O stations in terminal boxes and decentralizing I/O components.
A full range of EtherCAT P components in protection class IP 67 and four-wire Ethernet cables are available for the 24-V I/O level. The power supply from EtherCAT P is rated at 2x 24-V DC/3A. For connecting sensors and actuators with power supplies, users can integrate any of the wide range of well-established EP Box modules from Beckhoff in the new EPP versions for EtherCAT P. These include a variety of 4, 8 and 16-channel digital input box modules, 4, 8, 16 and 24-channel digital output modules, numerous 4, 8 and 16-channel IP 67 I/Os with combined digital inputs/outputs, and RS232 and RS422/RS485 serial interfaces. There are also new EPP Box modules for analog input and output quantities, such as ±10V/0-20 mA, differential/absolute pressures, and data from resistance sensors, thermocouples and incremental encoders.
Beckhoff Automation / 877-TwinCAT
Wireless I/O, Cloud Connectivity
Wise-4000 2.4-G IoT wireless Ethernet I/O modules are expected to revolutionize data gathering from remote or hard-to-wire locations. Wise-4051 provides a complete wireless I/O solution, including RS-485 port, analog, and digital signal models. This combines the three core functions of data acquisition, processing, and publishing into one I/O module. Wise-4051 can be used without a gateway to provide information. With integrated digital input and RS-485 in the same module, Wise-4051 provides a flexible combination of I/O to acquire digital signal and data from Modbus/RTU slave devices. The RS-485 port can also support data log functions from Modbus/RTU slave devices with time stamp, preventing data loss compared to traditional transparent Ethernet COM ports (virtual COM of serial device server).
Wise-4051 can automatically push data to the cloud, and its Wise data logger can send time-stamped information to a Dropbox account or a private cloud depending on the configuration, while it can also buffer devices data so that, in the event of network failure, no data is lost before it is sent to the administrator. The new private server function allows the all Wise modules to push data to specific web server by the RESTful web service and MQTT protocol with WebAccess.
Advantech Corp. / 888-576-9668
100 µs safety response time
Also, reACTION module handles part of the processing, relieving controller and network, and in many cases allows them to be scaled down. Resulting savings typically outweigh the added cost of the reAction modules.
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