The powerful IO system for the compact control cabinet
The innovative I/O system SIMATIC ET 200SP convinces through maximum usability, particularly compact design, and impressive performance. It leaves nothing to be desired. Thanks to a smart system concept, the range of ET 200SP system components has steadily improved and widened in recent years. The range covers the most diverse central modules in standard or safety design, standard and fail-safe I/O modules and interface modules, all the way to communication modules for diverse bus systems, motor starters, and technology modules for a wide range of applications such as weighing and dosing, energy management, metering and measuring, and motion control.
The compact design and straightforward configuration, system integration, assembly and servicing remain key features.
SIMATIC ET 200SP, a distributed I/O which fulfills every possible requirement.
IO-Link (IEC61131-9) is an open standard serial communication protocol that allows for the bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and devices that support IO-Link and are connected to a master. The IO-Link master can transmit this data over various networks, fieldbuses, or backplane buses, making the data accessible for immediate action or long-term analysis via an industrial information system (PLC, HMI, etc.). Each IO-Link sensor has an IODD (IO Device Description) file that describes the device and its IO-Link capabilities.
It should be noted that IO-Link is not another fieldbus—but rather a point-to-point communication protocol between a compatible IO system and a field device. Because IO-Link is an open standard, devices can be integrated in virtually any fieldbus or automation system.
Weidmüller Introduces its Industrial Gateway Communications Device
The industrial Gateway supports 12 protocols (the equivalent of 15 one-to-one gateway devices). The more protocols you need bridged, the more savings you gain. It features 2 or 4 serial ports that operate simultaneously, allowing you to connect multiple devices with a single gateway. Additionally, each port can be configured with a different protocol. Weidmüller's Industrial Gateway supports data transfers to and from any port, in any combination (ethernet to ethernet, ethernet to serial, serial to serial).