{"id":1037,"date":"2014-01-20T09:00:25","date_gmt":"2014-01-20T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/phoenixcontactuk.wordpress.com\/?p=1037"},"modified":"2014-01-20T09:00:25","modified_gmt":"2014-01-20T09:00:25","slug":"top-tips-for-specifying-io-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/top-tips-for-specifying-io-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for specifying I\/O Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Written by Nigel Dawbarn, Business Development Manager- Control Systems Solutions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1041\" alt=\"a_0048109_int\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/sales-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048109_int.jpg?w=265\" width=\"265\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048109_int.jpg 476w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048109_int-265x300.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/>Set-up I\/O stations with minimal training!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make life easy for yourself when the need to configure an I\/O station occurs, use Project + from Phoenix Contact. \u00a0All it costs is a little time to download&#8230;<em><strong>Yes it\u2019s a free download!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I think this is an invaluable tool for all Electrical Design Teams.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct application: \u00a0find the right products without any specific product knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Easy handling: by directly processing the automation task on the applicant&#8217;s\/planner&#8217;s technical level<\/li>\n<li>Technically correct: \u00a0by considering the systemic project planning rules<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and quick: due to the automated setup of planned stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project+ creates a \u201ccorrect\u201d product configuration according to the system regulations, which fulfills the respective customer requirements and is ideal for Electrical Designers and Project Engineers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Your Situation: The Electrical Design Team need to specify a system &#8211; this often requires comprehensive knowledge of specific project planning regulations, which has to be acquired and then implemented in every single application.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Project+ takes over these routine tasks :<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Selection of suitable device<br \/>\n<span style=\"line-height:1.5em\">\u2022 Application of system regulations<br \/>\n<\/span>\u2022 Creation of technically correct I\/O stations including cable options<br \/>\n\u2022 Preparation of article list, assembly plan and price information<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1043\" alt=\"Project + Software\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/sales-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048114_int1.jpg\" width=\"538\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048114_int1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/a_0048114_int1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Direct entry of the customer requirements:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Which peripheral signals are to be connected?<br \/>\n\u2022 Which Fieldbus system is applied?<br \/>\n\u2022 Relates to the real setup \u2013 &#8220;What you see is what you get!&#8221;<br \/>\n\u2022 Can be used for documentation or as installation diagram <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1042\" alt=\"59434_1000_int\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/sales-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/59434_1000_int.jpg\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/59434_1000_int.jpg 428w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/59434_1000_int-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/01\/59434_1000_int-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can then export the configuration to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 WORD<br \/>\n\u2022 EXCEL<br \/>\n\u2022 Phoenix Contact E-Shop<\/p>\n<p>The software then creates a \u00a0graphic depiction of the device configuration including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Inline main and segment circuits (UM and US)<br \/>\n\u2022 Fieldline system cables for bus and supply<br \/>\n\u2022 Technical configuration regulations are accounted for<br \/>\n\u2022 Shows particular accessories which are added for specific devices, e.g. memory card for Inline controller or plug-in connector for power-level terminals<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just download the free software <a title=\"Project+ Download\" href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixcontact.com\/gb\/products\/2988667?cpn=blog\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>\u2013 our Sales Engineers can even drop by to give you the initial overview and advice on using Project+.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions or if any help is needed, \u00a0just contact Nigel Dawbarn on 07584 514958 or ndawbarn@phoenixcontact.com. \u00a0Or contact your local Sales Engineer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Nigel Dawbarn, Business Development Manager- Control Systems Solutions Set-up I\/O stations with minimal training! 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