Posted to News on 14th Dec 2011, 22:19
Lenze I/O System 1000 gains functions and fieldbus couplers
New bus couplers and module functions are being added to the Lenze L-force I/O System 1000 in response to customer demand. The system is said to be popular because of its compact size with DIN rail mounting, particularly easy handling and low costs. The high bandwidth of 48MBits/s provides for quick response times and the use of real-time fieldbuses. There are now three standard fieldbus and three Ethernet-based bus couplers available, each able to support up to 64 modules of I/O or other functionality.
Stations of I/O can be created without the need for tools. The 12.5mm wide modules clip together onto a DIN rail, and wire connections are of the push-in type using clamp cage technology. The particularly easy handling is illustrated by clear labelling, LED indications on each channel and a two-part construction in which the electronics can be exchanged without disturbing the wiring. An integrated support for a standard 10 x 3mm shielded bus bar is included so that EMC shielding can be achieved easily without external terminals.
CANopen, Profibus or DeviceNet can be chosen as the bus coupler, the module that transmits data from the end of the I/O station. Because of the high data capacity, Ethernet-based fieldbus systems and real-time buses can also be used, in particular EtherCAT, Profinet and Modbus TCP. As well as digital and analogue I/O, modules are now available for temperature measurement, counters, relays and encoder feedback. Additional power supply modules can be included to power larger I/O stations and external electronics.
The Lenze L-force I/O system 1000 is a modern family of I/O modules that combines performance with economy and easy handling. Lenze says that the extended range now provides the functionality to suit practically all machine building requirements. Follow the link for more information about the Lenze L-force I/O system 1000.
