I/O System connects to Ethernet Modbus(TM) TCP networks.April 27, 2007 -
Suited for applications where in-cabinet mounting, high-density I/O count, and modular design are required, IP20 BradControl(TM) Block I/O system provides means to connect industrial I/O devices to PLC or PC controller over industrial networks. Network adapter operates as slave device in Ethernet control system, gathering signals and data from local field devices through expansion modules. It manages all communications and supplies dc power to attached local processors.
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Woodhead Industries Inc.
3 Parkway North Suite 550
Deerfield, IL, 60015
USA
BradControl(TM) IP20 Block I/O System Now Connects to Ethernet Modbus TCP
Ideal solution for applications where in-cabinet mounting, high-density I/O count and modular design are required
April 16, 2007, Hannover, Germany and Lisle, IL USA. - Woodhead Industries, a division of Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA), announces the addition of Ethernet Modbus(TM) TCP (UDP) connectivity to its IP20 BradControl(TM) Block I/O system.
Designed for industrial in-cabinet use, the IP20 BradControl Block I/O system provides an effective way to connect industrial I/O devices to a PLC or PC controller over industrial networks, which now include Modbus TCP (UDP). The BradControl Ethernet Modbus TCP (UDP) network adapter operates as a slave device in the Ethernet control system, gathering signals and data from local field devices through the expansion modules. The BradControl Ethernet Modbus TCP (UDP) network adapter module manages all communications with the expansion modules, and supplies DC power to the attached local processors. Standard DIN rail mounting adds flexibility to the design and makes it convenient to install. The customizable legends and highly visible LED indicators provide for easy setup and operational validation during the installation and maintenance phases of an automation project.
The BradControl Block I/O system is comprised of a network adapter and up to 32 expansion modules mounted in an enclosure close to the field devices. The ribbon cable-based expansion bus, which handles inter-module communication, operates at 11 MBaud, is permitted to be 6.5 meters in length, and can accommodate a maximum of ten groups of modules. The expandable system is capable of accommodating a maximum of 512 channels of I/O in the form of discrete inputs, discrete solid state outputs, discrete relay outputs, analog inputs, and analog outputs. In addition, interface capability is available for high-speed counter inputs as well as for incremental encoders.
Woodhead Industries offers a complete line of Brad® Ethernet solutions, which include PC interfaces, switches, gateways, diagnostic tools, I/O simulation software, cordsets, connectors, receptacles, and IP67 on-machine & IP20 in-cabinet I/O modules.
About Woodhead Industries
Woodhead Industries, a division of Molex Incorporated, (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA), is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide array of Automation and Electrical products engineered for superior performance in demanding, harsh, or hazardous industrial environments. Woodhead Industries "Empowers the Industrial Infrastructure" with innovative products and solutions that extend from mechanical, electrical and electronics, to communications/networking devices and diagnostic software. Woodhead Industries' Brad® lines of Automation products include such globally recognized names as applicom®, Direct-Link(TM), mPm®, RJ-Lnxx® and SST(TM). The Woodhead family of Electrical products includes globally recognized names such as Aero-Motive®, Daniel Woodhead®, Watertite® and Super-Safeway®. Molex operates from 54 locations in 18 countries spanning North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information, please visit www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com
For more information, contact:
Corporate Contact:
Larry Wegner
Tel.: 847.753.6986
Email: Larry.wegner@woodhead.com
or
Jeff Rappaport
Outlook Marketing Services
Tel: 847.465.8700 x10
Email: jeff@outlookmarketingsrv.com
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