Posted to News on 31st Jul 2013, 09:41
High-speed I/O system suits real-time motion control
The Lenze I/O system 1000 is particularly fast, with a bandwidth of 48Mbit/s and a time stamp suiting high-speed machinery and multi-axis motion. The range is compact, with modules only 12mm wide, and extensive with 6 bus options, and much more than simple I/O. I/O stations with up to 64 modules can be connected directly to Lenze controllers or may be installed remotely. A further advantage of easy handling reduces machine build times and costs.
Bus couplers for the I/O system 1000 are available for PROFINET, EtherCAT, CANopen, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet and Modbus TCP. From the bus coupler complete I/O stations can be built up by adding 12.5mm-wide modules, all DIN rail-mounted and internally connected by a packplane bus. Up to 64 modules can be added with analogue and digital I/O plus powerful options for relay output, counters, temperature measurement and SSI encoder evaluation. Where the backplane bus with its integrated 24V supply has insufficient power for larger IP stations, additional power supply modules can be added. Sensors requiring 24V three-wire connection have a 10A supply module available.
The I/O system 1000 was designed with ease of use as a high priority. The two-piece stepped design is easy to connect, and the electronics can be replaced without disturbing the wiring. Bright LEDs and clear labelling speed up diagnostics and commissioning. Mounting of the modules requires no tools, and can be done either singly or as a complete block. Also available is an EMC shield which clips easily into the base of the modules.
With baud rates up to 100 Mbit/s, the Lenze I/O system 1000 suits fast motion such as in robots, packaging machines and other applications using real-time architectures. Despite high performance, the system represents an economic option that is time saving and easy to handle. The scope of the product range allows use where simple or complex I/O stations are required.
For further details about the Lenze I/O system 1000, please visit the website at www.lenze.com.
