CompoNet, Omron’s new control network, combines fast response with easy installation and intelligent communication. The company says adapting the proven common industrial protocol (CIP) to a robust physical layer has created a network ideal for in-machine control as well as distribution of bit size I/O stations over wide areas. Apart from an I/O capacity of up to 384 slaves, and a guaranteed cycle time of less than 1 ms – for 1000 digital I/O points – CompoNet also offers message transfer to configure and monitor more complex field devices.
Achieve more with less
The CompoNet product range comprises master units for CJ1 and CS1 series PLCs, remote I/O in IP20 and IP54 protection class, and a full range of cables, connectors, repeaters and software tools. The master units automatically scan the network at start-up, allowing system setup in seconds. For detailed settings or troubleshooting and maintenance work, a free software tool is available that provides access to CompoNet via any connection path to the PLC.
Slaves to fit anywhere
CompoNet slaves include compact multipoint digital and analogue I/O units and smaller bit slaves that are used for distribution of small numbers of I/O points over long distances, eg, on conveyor lines. Omron’s IP54 bit slaves have a robust construction to provide sensor and actuator connections outside the control cabinet; sensor wires can be connected directly to the I/O slaves, without costly connectors and cable assemblies.
Easy, flexible installation
Network cable can be unshielded twisted pair of 0.75 mm² for sections up to 500 m, and this distance can be extended to 1500 m using repeaters. For quick and fault-free wiring, a four-wire flat cable system has been developed that provides I/O power to slaves, and allows free-topology wiring. This quick-connect wiring system is available in basic IP20 form, but also with an IP54 rating that permits network branching even in dusty or wet environments.
Features and benefits:
* High performance: 1000 I/O points in less than 1 ms – 384 nodes maximum.
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