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News Release from: B and R Industrial Automation Corp | Subject: X20 bus controllers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 March 2006
Bus controller uses modular strategy
Bus controllers continue the completely modular strategy and are made up of a base module, a supply module to supply the voltage for the entire system, and a Fieldbus interface.
Devicenet, Profibus DP and Canopen are the classic Fieldbus systems that have succeeded on the market Additionally, Ethernet Powerlink is becoming a stronger force in the automation market
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using the bus controller and the remote backplane, the X20 and X67 systems as well as the XV valve manifold connections can be used as standard I/O components on all these Fieldbuses.
The master can be any PLC system from any manufacturer.
Standardised EDS or GSD description files allow X20, X67 and XV system components to be integrated in the respective programming environment with their Fieldbus configurators and configured and programmed as usual.
B and R supports the modular I/O system from Allen Bradley for Devicenet in addition to the standard system from Siemens, Schneider or other Fieldbus device configurators.
The X20 bus controllers are the continuation of the completely modular strategy used for the X20 I/O slices.
Made up of a base module, a supply module to supply the voltage for the entire system, and a Fieldbus interface, the bus controller is an extremely flexible Fieldbus connection.
The highlights of the X20 bus controllers can be summarised as follows: exchangeable Fieldbus module - Fieldbus interfaces for all standard Fieldbuses and real-time Ethernet; modular bus controller with compact dimensions - 37.5mm width; seamlessly expandable with IP67 modules and valve manifold connections; bus-independent backplane; and separate supply for I/O and system.
Due to the modular design, the entire backplane can be pre-installed.
With the removable terminals, the system can be wired without any electronic modules.
When commissioning, the individual modules are put in place.
This is where the I/O system is adapted to the Fieldbus being used.
Furthermore, the bus controller does not need to be programmed to transfer or receive the I/O data on the Fieldbus; it can be configured on the Fieldbus master.
The Devicenet bus controller is suitable for markets in the USA.
Additionally, the Ethernet Powerlink bus controller has two RJ45 connecters integrated for daisy chain wiring.
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