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News Release from: Lenze | Subject: Compact and Modular I/O systems
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 August 2005
Decentralised I/O systems bring order to
chaos
Lenze have produced two types of I/O systems offering complex functionality from a low number of variants and simple modular construction in a compact design.
Two new I/O systems from Lenze offer complex functionality from a low number of variants and simple modular construction in a compact design They are the Compact system with up to 32 inputs and eight output channels, and the Modular system for more complex automation tasks with up to 32 electronic modules - ranging from digital to analogue, and beyond to freely configurable counter modules
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Decentralised I/O systems bring order to this chaos.
Lenze has developed two product concepts which are suitable for both basic digital applications and more complex automation tasks.
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The Compact system has up to 32 inputs and eight output channels, which are divided into eight-, 16- and 32-channel modules with single- or three-wire technology.
The Modular system however is suited to more complex automation tasks and comprises a gateway, electronic modules and easy connection through the backplane bus.
In the Modular system, a backplane bus connects all the modules and carries the signal to the gateway module which gives a CAN output.
Capable of holding up to 32 electronic modules, each can have up to 16 I/O channels which are simply plugged/unplugged onto the backplane by hand.
A relay output module and counter modules that can accept encoder inputs, measure frequency or period length may be added.
In addition an SSI module, (a high noise immunity transducer interface) suitable for absolute positioning is available, all of which gives a freely configurable system, allowing powerful customised I/O stations to be created.
The system offers maximum operational reliability, can be mounted on 35mm DIN rails and is even easy to configure using the Global Drive Control software.
Lenze's GDC (Global Drive Control) software provides an easily understandable and manageable tool for operation, parameterisation and diagnosis of drives.
With features including: quick and easy commissioning of the drive by means of the short setup function; easy operation for the inexperienced users thanks to the extensive help functions; and user friendly diagnostic options via various monitor windows and oscilloscope functions.
The Global Drive Control tool is now on version 4.4 and includes the I/O system device files.
Anybody currently using the software can update to the new version from the Lenze website. Request a free brochure from Lenze ...
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