Ethernet I/O Module mounts on machine or plant floor.
Press Release Summary:
Rated IP67, Ethernet Fieldbus box allows users to directly mount Ethernet I/O modules on machine or plant floor. Unit, totally protected against dust, also withstands being submersed under 1 m of water for 30 min. Functionality and capabilities are same as cabinet mount BK9000 and BC9000 Bus Terminal products, including capability of having Modbus TCP/IP, ADS, and Beckhoff Real-time Ethernet communicating on same Ethernet module in one application.
Original Press Release:
Rugged Ethernet I/O Modules
Beckhoff, keeping with their New Automation Technology Strategy, introduces the IP67 rated Ethernet Fieldbus box. The Ethernet Fieldbus box allows you to directly mount Ethernet I/O modules on your machine or plant floor. In the NEMA world an IP rating is comparable to a NEMA 6P rating. The first number of the IP rating pertains to dust and the second pertains to water protection. IP67 means the Ethernet Fieldbus box is totally protected against dust and protected against water even if submersed under water one meter for 30 minutes. For customers familiar with the cabinet mount BK9000 and BC9000 Bus Terminal products you will be off and running with the Ethernet Fieldbus box. The functionality and capabilities of the Ethernet Fieldbus box are exactly like Beckhoff's BK9000 and BC9000 including the capability of having Modbus TCP/IP, ADS, and Beckhoff Real-time Ethernet communicating on the same Ethernet module in one application.
Beckhoff facts
Beckhoff Automation provides advanced, open automation products based upon proven technologies so that customers can implement high performance control systems faster and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and Motion Control systems. Beckhoff's "New Automation Technology" Product range includes PC based Control, Industrial PC's, Automation Controllers, Operator Interface, I/O, Servo Drives, and Motors. With representation in 35 countries, Beckhoff is well positioned to provide sales & service to its customers. Sales and service is handled directly, no intermediates involved, to provide faster response and easier communications.
Jeff Brown
U.S. Product Marketing
Beckhoff Automation LLC
12204 Nicollet Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-890-0000
Fax: 952-890-2888
j.brown@beckhoff.com
