Control specialist Festo has released an I/O box for data interchange between electrical and pneumatic controller levels that is compatible with all fieldbus protocols and also with customer-specific installation standards.
A successful communicator at all levels; the CPX modular electrical terminal presents a truly professional image as an electrical peripheral device for valve terminals. Compatible with all commonly used fieldbus protocols and capable of being adapted to customer-specific connection concepts, it simplifies communication between sensors, valve terminals and the electrical controller level.
Depending on the system concept involved, CPX can be combined either with MIDI/MAXI valve terminals to provide a high degree of modularity for harsh environments or with CPA valve terminals subject to normal mechanical stresses, to provide optimum triggering of actuators. The open design of CPX, with its ability to fit quickly and easily into all kinds of applications, makes costly special designs unnecessary.
Installation is simple, thanks to the optimised design principle. The CPX has a physically separate connection panel and electrical section. This separation of the connector block, electronics module and manifold block allows permanent wiring while still permitting fast replacement of the electronics module and thus more efficient rectification of faults.
Early detection of faults prevents downtime. With its diagnostics and preventive maintenance function, the CPX terminal helps enhance machine availability. It supports module- and channel-specific diagnosis, such as undervoltage detection for outputs and valves, short-circuit detection for sensors and valves and open-load detection of missing valve coils. The diagnostics capability of the CPX is combined with a memory facility that allows the CPX to store the causes of the most recent 40 faults, with data on the start and end of these. This makes it much easier to carry out fast faultfinding in electrical installations.
The CPX can be used in conjunction with Festo's CP installation system to create distributed structures consisting of valve terminals, the CPX itself and actuators and thus achieve faster cycle times. A particularly practical benefit is the small amount of wiring work required - an important factor for users in the food industry and process automation.
Understanding flexible multi-conductor cables for industrial applications
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
This article provides a brief overview of the cabling requirements of industrial ap-plications. It then introduces examples of super-flexible, continuous-flex cables and shows how their material and specialised construction enables designers to meet these specifications.
Read more...Power distribution reinvented Rittal
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
Rittal has developed the RiLineX, a modular busbar system that redefines how power is distributed inside electrical enclosures.
Read more...New industrial single-pair Ethernet connectors
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
The new Industrial SPE connectors and cable assemblies from KYOCERA AVX offer significant space and weight savings and can also help reduce system complexity and costs, and improve reliability and efficiency.
Read more...Cable care is critical to machine longevity igus
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
The management of moving cables and hoses in machine building is critical to the operation and longevity of equipment, with modern systems like energy chain cable carriers often replacing conventional systems like cable festoons, reels or free-hanging loops.
Read more...The advantages of using an adjustable cable gland
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
Pratley continues to demonstrate its engineering leadership with its innovative adjustable cable gland, designed to significantly reduce maintenance and labour costs across a wide range of industrial applications.
Read more...Revolutionising plant operations with ETHERLINE GUARD LAPP Southern Africa
Enclosures, Cabling & Connectors
Ethernet cables often suffer from wear and tear, environmental factors or accidental damage, leading to unexpected failures. LAPP Group understands these pain points and is proud to introduce the ETHERLINE GUARD PM03T/PM02TWA, an innovative solution to keep your operations running smoothly.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version