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News Release from: Turck | Subject: BL ident
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 December 2007
RFID system complements network I/O
Up to eight channels can be added to a single BL ident node, depending on the system requirements.
Turck has released a new 2RFID module for its BL ident RFID system that complements its existing BL20 and BL67 network I/O systems "BL ident's modular design provides flexible integration into new or existing Turck systems", says Mark DiSera, Product Marketing Manager for Turck's Network and Interface Division
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This modularity provides customisation in both IP20 rated cabinet installations and IP67 rated field installations".
Up to eight channels can be added to a single BL ident node, depending on the system requirements.
All channels operate in parallel so that there is no time delay during communication between the data carrier and module.
Adds DiSera: "The ability to add multiple channels makes the system more affordable, because you only incur the cost of one gateway".
"Additional standard I/O modules may also reside in the same rack configuration - all while providing IP20 or IP67 protection".
BL ident is available with two, four, six or eight channels.
The BL ident RFID system may be integrated into existing networks, including Profibus-DP, DeviceNet, Modbus-TCP, Profinet and EtherNet/IP.
Standard function modules and/or sample code are available for integration into the control and fieldbus environment.
Additional functions, such as intentional switch-off of individual read/write heads, are inherent when the heads are installed in close proximity with overlapping air interface areas.
Furthermore, a 32Kbyte memory allows asynchronous processing of the individual read/write commands, and LEDs display diagnostics for the individual RFID channels and fieldbus-specific diagnostic messages.
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