The new multi-channel I/O expansion modules for the Radioline wireless system from Phoenix Contact, with its compact 17.5 mm housing, now make it possible to transfer up to eight digital signals.
In a typical fiber installation, laying extra fiber cores as spares is an industry practice. Whenever there is any failure, these spares can be swapped over to form the new ring instead of having to lay new replacement cables. Since these spare cores are already available, wouldn’t it be great if they can be providing a automatic backup ring.
I/O signals from Phoenix Contact’s Radioline systems can now be connected directly to control units via the Modbus RTU protocol.
In today’s automation technology, Ethernet and information technology (IT) are increasingly calling the shots with established standards like TCP/IP and XML. Integrating information technology into automation opens up significantly better communication options between automation systems, extensive configuration and diagnostic possibilities, and network-wide service functionality. These functions have been integral components of PROFINET from the outset. In addition, the demand for increased productivity of machines and plants while at the same time cutting costs has always been the driving force behind innovations in industrial automation.
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In addition to digital and analog inputs and outputs, resistive temperature measurement, counter measurement, and absolute encoder measurement, Phoenix Contact’s Axioline real-time I/O system has another function: Temperature measurement with thermocouples is performed using the new AXL UTH 8 module.
The nLC-055 series represents a second-generation base unit for the Nanoline family. The first version is a 24VDC version with relay outputs, which was released last year.
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Easy Linking to the Controller
All operating and fault conditions recorded at the I/O level are passed to the BAVL library, thus reducing the required project planning effort for the user. Variables can optionally be flagged in the application programming for linking to the specific project visualization.
The Web Server Scheme
Phoenix Contact’s Ethernet-based controller solutions make it possible to integrate a number of standard Ethernet services into the controller firmware. The most familiar service is the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (http).
A redundant control system for Profinet can be created with the new RFC 460R PN 3TX high-performance controller from Phoenix Contact. This makes it possible to reduce system shutdowns and prevent dangerous situations, for example, in tunnels or airports.
The IB IL PB-MA-PAC inline I/O communication terminal now enables the integration of Profibus devices into the Phoenix Contact automation solution.