The IB IL PB-MA-PAC inline I/O communication terminal now enables the integration of Profibus devices into the Phoenix Contact automation solution.

The Profibus terminal can be integrated into the I/O system either as a Profibus DPV0 master or slave. With a maximum data width of 64 bytes IN/OUT, its primary use is to connect existing Profibus devices into an automation solution from Phoenix Contact.

This is especially true for medium-sized applications built using the Easy Automation system based on compact controllers. Users can connect up to 16 DP slaves at a maximum baud rate of 12 Mbps. A memory stick is integrated into the front side of the terminal for storing the DP master configuration data.

If service is required, the terminal can be directly replaced without having to reconfigure it. Profibus parameters such as the transmission speed can be set directly in the PC Worx automation software using a configuration tool.

The Profibus terminal expands the Easy Automation system for class 100 compact controllers to provide an additional option for communicating with external fieldbus devices.