Harrisburg, PA – Phoenix Contact has added a new family of block style I/O modules to the popular Inline automation system product family. Inline Block IO modules include 16 and 32 channel digital block modules and are compatible with a number of fieldbus protocols including Interbus, Profibus DP, DeviceNet and CANOpen. The compact design of the Inline Block IO modules allows them to be easily installed in distributed control panels or control cabinet doors. With a height of just 2 inches, Inline Block IO is ideal for smaller control cabinets.Installation is easy as the I/O and communications are integrated into one low cost unit.
Sensor and actuator cables are also easily connected without tools through the use of removable wiring arms. Start ups with the Inline Block I/O station are simple due to extensive diagnostic indicators, data, and the use of color-coded wiring indications for quick and easy installation. Maintenance and wiring errors are minimized by use the same consistent marking, labeling and diagnostic conventions of Inline modular I/O.Phoenix Contact Inc.
Quality System is registered to ISO 9001: 2000 – Quality Systems Model for Quality Assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing.Information on Inline Block IO is available from Phoenix Contact Inc., Automation Services Group, 800-586-5525; E-mail: [email protected] .
Visit the company’s website at www.phoenixcon.com .

