Field I/O (or distributed I/O) can greatly improve system efficiency and reduce wiring costs where end devices are located at a distance, which result in easier installations and faster troubleshooting.
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Field I/O systems are available in a variety of form factors and protocol compatibility, most typically Modbus (RTU or TCP) and Ethernet or EtherNet/IP. IO-Link is a newer and very popular field I/O system that incorporates extended diagnostic information from IO-Link compatible sensors/actuators with standard I/O signals. Extremely fast and reliable EtherCAT communication is also supported by select LS Electric XGB bus couplers.
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Typical of field I/O systems, IO-Link connects remote sensors and actuators to a central control system, providing real-time process values and control signals. However, IO-Link also allows additional data to be collected from intelligent field devices, including the device's condition, configured parameters, and performance data.
The Protos X compact, modular field I/O system allows a user to monitor and control remote field I/O devices without having to invest in another controller. The easy-to-install design saves time and excess field wiring and speeds up troubleshooting.
The Stride Field I/O family of modules provides a simple and economical means to connect inputs and outputs to a Modbus TCP communications network. Each module operates as a standalone Modbus TCP server, and can be configured via a built-in web server.
The NITRA Pneumatic Automation Link (PAL) system is an electro-pneumatic system as well as a field I/O system that can include electrical I/O or pneumatic valves or both. A system can be controlled either by an EtherNet/IP master or direct wiring (for configurations with exclusively pneumatic valves).
Terminator Field I/O combines I/O points with their field terminations into a modular package to save panel space and money. With Terminator I/O, you can use distributed I/O nodes close to field devices for faster and more efficient wiring and troubleshooting.
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LS Electric has been in the PLC and I/O business for decades and is well known for reliable control solutions. Their bus coupler and I/O options are an excellent choice for most field I/O needs.
Depending on the model chosen, these bus couplers can communicate with any EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP or EtherCAT master and allows I/O connections to be installed near the system being controlled. Save time and money by using remote I/O bus couplers and one single Ethernet cable run from the master device instead of multiple wire runs for each I/O point.
One bus coupler can support up to 8 LS XGB PLC I/O modules including high-density 32-point discrete modules. The module features two 100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet ports for extremely fast real-time communication.
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