May 9, 2011 - ACS Motion Control introduces SPiiPlus IOMnt digital I/O modules that feature an EtherCAT interface. The I/O modules offer an economical and compact design featuring up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, with minimal power dissipation. The SPiiPlus IOMnt inputs are designed to meet EN 61131-2, type 3 (24V source type) and are functionally and pin compatible with Beckhoff EL1862/1872. The outputs are 24V/0.5A each, source type, fully protected and are also functionally and pin compatible with Beckhoff EL2872.
One IOMnt-32-32 can replace two units of EL1872, two units of EL2872 and the EK1100 Ethercat bus coupler in a more compact package at a lower cost. Optional breakout screw terminal kits are available for easy prototyping. The SPiiPlus IOMnt I/O modules are designed for adding scalable digital I/O to an EtherCAT control network. These modules act as slave devices to ACS EtherCAT master controllers or third party EtherCAT masters, and can be processed by the master in a millisecond or less, allowing them to be used in demanding applications. Many IOMnt EtherCAT slave devices can be used on a single EtherCAT network to provide compact and economical solutions for applications with a high number of I/O points.
Featuring four 20-pin connectors, one per 16 channels plus power connections, the SPiiPlus IOMnt EtherCAT digital I/O modules enable secure connection of plug connectors using insulation displacement contacts, such as ribbon cables. In addition, the insulation displacement contacts greatly simplify the wiring process for multiple I/Os. A 64-LED display shows the logical states of the inputs and outputs. The SPiiPlus IOMnt product family includes the following modules:
- SPiiPlus IOMnt-8-8 8+8 inputs and outputs
- SPiiPlus IOMnt-16-16 16+16 inputs and outputs
- SPiiPlus IOMnt-32-16 32+16 inputs and outputs
- SPiiPlus IOMnt-32-32 32+32 inputs and outputs
