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Product Showcase: I/O Modules - Distributed & Remote I/O

Find Industrial I/O Modules, Distributed (Remote) I/O Products for PLC, Process and DCS control offered by various manufacturers for industrial factory automation, plant process control, and instrumentation.

		TURCK adds four ports to FAS8 Advanced I/O Module - 05/23/12 Previously only available in four-port configurations, the IP67-rated FAS8 for AS-interface (AS-i) networks now has eight ports

		Cost effective Sensor/Actuator junction boxes from WAGO - starting at just $46.40 for 4 ports. WAGO Corporation offers a complete line of IP 67/68 rated sensor/actuator junction boxes to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM family of products. The 757 Series is available in 4,6, or 8 ports with either 4 or 5 poles per port (5 pole versions allow 2 signal lines per port). The master cable can be configured via a M23 Connector or pre-installed on the junction box (pre-cabled version).

		EtherNet/IP Fieldbus Box: The rugged IP 67 I/O alternative for harsh environments and machine mounting from Beckhoff Automation In order to provide EtherNet/IP I/O solutions for harsh environments, Beckhoff Automation has introduced the IL230x-B905 Fieldbus Box modules for EtherNet/IP. The modules include four 24 V DC inputs and four outputs.

		Beckhoff’s Award-Winning BK9105 is Ethernet/IP-Compliant and Loads Big Features into Small Package The BK9105 Bus Coupler from Beckhoff Automation makes the comprehensive Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O system of over 200 different signal types fully available to Ethernet/IP users.

		Siemens Introduces a New Family of Distributed I/O for Cabinet-Free Applications Siemens has released a new distributed I/O system for cabinet-free, IP65/67 installations. The SIMATIC ET 200pro is from the ET 200 product family and continues to build on the Siemens “modular” I/O assembly concept. The ET 200pro has bus interface modules that allow the user to connect to PROFIBUS, PROFINET, PROFISAFE and DeviceNet (end of 2005).

		PROFINET Gains Momentum with Siemens Expanded SIMATIC Product Portfolio Siemens delivers its first I/O products for PROFINET - part of the SIMATIC ET 200S modular I/O family. All of the products of this family will now be available to the user over Ethernet, including motor starters, drives, and pneumatics, in additional to the wide range of analog and digital I/O

		Advantech LogixView Software Advantech Studio connects you to the world with powerful automation tools to develop HMI and SCADA applications. Advantech Studio enables complete control and monitoring from anywhere outside the plant through any connection to the internet. Advantech’s LogixView is the latest package with many features.

		Advantech PCI-104 interface card Advantech’s distributed motion control series are categorized into two groups – master cards and slave modules. While the master card is kept in the host PC, the slave modules can be distributed so that they are next to motor drives on the factory floor. The PCM-3202I is a 2-port RS-485 PCI-104 master card with many features.

		Advantech 15” XGA TFT Industrial Panel PC Advantech’s Industrial Panel PC’s (IPPC’s) are powerful computing and robust platforms with high performance for factory floors. Constructed with heavy duty aluminum or stainless steel front panels, the rugged design of Advantech’s IPPC’s can withstand tough industrial environments. The IPPC-7157A is a 15” XGA TFT version with many features.

		Advantech Embedded Automation Computer Advantech’s fanless, rugged, cableless embedded automation computers are idea for harsh industrial environments. With compact and rich I/O, multiple expansion slots and mounting methods, these platforms are suitable for a wide variety of applications. The UNO-1150 is an AMD GX2 400 MHz version with many features.

		Advantech 17" SXGA TFT LCD touch panel computer Advantech's touch panel computers are compact & rugged HMI platforms for seamless interaction between humans and machines. They are available in sizes ranging from 3.5” to 17” and feature low power consumption. The TPC-1770H is a high resolution 17” SXGA TFT LCD version.

		Advantech 19” rackmount industrial workstation Advantech’s industrial workstations are compact and heavy duty, specifically designed for diverse industrial applications. The IACP-4000D workstation is 19” rackmount with a 5.7” VGA TFT LCD display.

		Advantech 802.11 b/g Wireless Device Servers Advantech’s serial device servers enable RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be dual-connected to Ethernet switches for unrivaled reliability. The EKI-1351 and 1352 are 1-port and 2-port serial device models that allow most RS-232/422/485 serial devices to be remotely monitored, etc.

		AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC DL205 Output Modules 16-point F2-16TD1P and F2-16TD2P DC Output Modules are Electronic Short Circuit Protected (ESCP) and detect missing external 24VDC, open load, over-temperature/over-load current faults. Input points are assigned as fault status indicators. The modules offer current source or sinking outputs. These modules support DirectLOGIC D2-250-1 and D2-260 CPUs only and are priced at $119.

		AutomationDirect Terminator I/O System AutomationDirect's Terminator I/O line of field bus termination I/O products, a practical solution for remote I/O, PC-based control and distributed control applications.

		MOXA'S NEW! Active Ethernet I/O, 2 Digital Inputs, 8 Digital Outputs - ioLogik E2210 Improve system efficiency via real-time data acquisition. No programming! Hassle-free Click&Go™ logic control. Unique LCD Display Module for on-site configuration. Independent Configuration for Multi-functional DI and DO points.

		Gateway to AS-Interface with the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM - I/O, Master, power supply and more AS-Interface is perhaps the most simple, yet powerful, fieldbus network for the connection of Actuators and Sensors. Now, the AS-Interface Network is supported by the most flexible, modular, and cost effective I/O System – The WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM.

		Pluggable Connectors for I/O Modules - WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM Series 753 Pluggable connectors for I/O module wiring are an increasing requirement in today's automation and control applications. This feature, allowing for pre-manufactured I/O wiring harnesses, reduces wiring time, costs, and errors, as well as keeps wiring intact when replacing modules.

		Reliable I/O from Opto 22 You’ve known Opto 22 for over 30 years as the manufacturer of high-quality SSRs. Do you know we make equally reliable I/O? Worldwide, over 85 million devices are connected to Opto 22 systems.

		In-Chassis Protocol Communication Modules for Rockwell Automation & Schneider Electric Processors ProSoft Technology offers an extensive inventory of in-chassis modules for industrial automation applications using Allen-Bradley and Schneider Electric processors. These in-rack devices communicate over the backplane to interface the respective networks with any of over 60 protocols (both client to server and master to slave). ProSoft’s protocol and network connectivity modules include inRAx for Rockwell Automation and ProTalk for Schneider Electric. These devices are designed to connect to a number of networks, including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS systems (Dedicated Control System).

		ProLinx Stand-Alone Gateways Offer Wireless and Multi-Port Serial and Ethernet Solutions ProSoft Technology’s ProLinx line of stand-alone protocol gateways are specially developed as inter-network communication solutions for industrial automation applications. These gateways function to bridge the gap between dissimilar protocols, controllers, and networks and are used for both Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS). With over 60 protocols, ProSoft Technology can be the ideal solution for any application looking to create a scalable, efficient network.

		Remke Introduces Micro-Port & Mini-Port Distribution Boxes Tuff-Link™ Distribution Boxes from Remke Industries consolidate and reduce the cabling required in control system wiring. These boxes can be used with either 12mm or 18mm proximity sensors, limit switches, solenoids or miniature controls.

		Beckhoff introduces KL85 manual operating modules - 04/19/12 KL85 digital and analog I/O modules mount on the outside of control cabinet doors for manual machine intervention and moniotoring, and xonnect via Ethernet, EtherCAT, DeviceNet or PROFIBUS.

		Siemens Introduces Simatic ET 200SP I/O - 04/04/12 ET 200SP distributed I/O supports the Profinet network, delivers fast cycle times, provides high system performance and easily integrates into an automation system.

		CONTA-CLIP introduces GSM-PRO I/O module that emails problems - 02/08/12 GSM-PRO I/O module provides a remote control and maintenance solution that can signal changes at the inputs and outputs through text messages and emails.

		Emerson Process Management announces intrinsically safe CHARMs - 10/26/11 The DeltaV CHARM I/O Card (CIOC) supports both conventional and IS CHARMs, providing flexibility in control system I/O topology.

		Advantech introduces ADAM-6100 Ethernet/IP-based I/O Modules - 07/27/11 ADAM-6100 modules use the EtherNet/IP protocol and allow daisy chain connections, making it possible to transfer data much faster during process control and other industrial automation applications.

		Acromag announces APCe8650 PCI Express Carrier Card - 06/26/11 Carrier cards route power and interface bus signals to four plug-in IP modules through the PCIe card slot connector for rapid data throughput.

		Semaphore Releases Kingfisher Plus+ Hardware Modules - 05/11/11 IO-5, PS-12 and PS-22 I/O and power supply modules work with the Kingfisher Plus+ SCADA system RTU product line.

		McCrometer releases RemoteCONNECT Telemetry System - 02/08/11 RemoteCONNECT provides pump monitoring, notification and control capability through wireless remote communications to meet WQT05 criteria.

		Laurel Electronics announces Model QLS loop splitter - 02/02/11 Model QLS provides up to four independently adjustable 4-20 mA outputs from a single input.

		IXXAT introduces CANio 500 I/O gateway for CAN and CANopen systems - 01/13/11 I/O gateway provides easy and quick connection of analog and digital input and output signals to CAN and CANopen systems.

		Belden introduces two AS-Interface modules - 01/12/11 The unnamed devices are slave modules with four digital inputs for two- or three-wire sensors and four digital outputs for standard actuators.

		Advantech announces RTD and Analog Input Modules - 12/19/10 I/O modules includes APAX-5013 8-channel Resistive Thermal Device (RTD) module and APAX-5017H 12-channel High Speed Analog Input module.

		Vecow Introduces MP/ME Series Data Acquisition Card - 11/23/10 This 32-CH, 16/18-Bits resolution DAQ card features 32 single-ended analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 48 digital I/O lines and, 2 counters with 32 bits resolution.

		Sealevel Systems announces two digital I/O modules - 11/17/10 SeaI/O-530 and SeaI/O-540 have open-collector outputs and optically isolated inputs to interface to a variety of real-world I/O.

		Advantech introduces APAX-5070 Modbus/TCP Remote I/O - 07/21/10 This Modbus/TCP coupler module allows any PC, controller, or HMI device that supports the Modbus/TCP protocol to add remote I/O functionality.

		Pepperl+Fuchs introduces AS-Interface relay Module - 06/24/10 VBA-4E4A-KE-ZE/R provides 4 inputs and 4 relay outputs in a single housing.

		Pepperl & Fuchs introduces LB/FB remote I/O systems - 11/09/09 LB/FB systems support general-purpose or intrinsically safe applications with modules that can be mixed and matched on the same backplane.

		Bosch Rexroth releases SERCOS III Block I/O - 06/13/07 Block I/O enables connection of sensors and actuators to a control system through the SERCOS III bus.

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