EtherCAT I/O

The P367 Flexslice Thermocouple module has 4 thermocouple inputs, each digitised to a resolution of 16 bit ensuring flexibility in meeting the needs of a range of applications for temperature measurement such as the monitoring of hot melt glue in sealing applications.

The P368 Flexslice RTD module has 4 resistance temperature detector (RTD) inputs, each digitised to a resolution of 16 bit. The 4 RTD inputs are brought out to single row push-in connectors. 4 relay outputs are provided for control of a heater or other switched load.

The P362 Flexslice Power Connect Module simplifies connection of three-wire sensors into the I/O system and removes the footprint and cost required for additional terminals. Easy wiring and multiple push-fit connections also make installation quicker and simpler.

The Flexslice system begins with the coupler. The coupler is connected to the network via the upper Ethernet interface. The lower RJ45 socket may be used to connect further EtherCAT devices in the same strand.

Our new P374 2 Axis Servo slice will click-in to our EtherCAT Flexslice I/O range as well as the 64 axis Flex-6 Nano Motion Coordinator. The slice will enable integration of non-EtherCAT servo drives, stepper drives and encoders.

The P378 Flexslice 8 Analogue Output module has eight programmable voltage range output terminals, each digitised to a resolution of 12 bit.

The P379 Flexslice 8 Analogue Input module has eight programmable voltage range input terminals, each digitised to a resolution of 12 bit.

The P386 digital output slice connects the binary control signals from the Motion Coordinator to the machine’s input devices, such as relays, contactors, valves, lamps etc. at 24V dc.

The P387 digital input slice connects 24V dc signals from devices on the machine to the binary control registers in the Motion Coordinator.

The P375 Flexslice 3 Axis Step Pulse Module controls up to 3 Stepper motors with Pulse/Direction/Enable or Pulse/Direction/Registration signals for each axis.

The P371 digital output slice connects the binary control signals from the Motion Coordinator to the machine’s output devices at 24V dc.

The P376 digital output slice connects the binary control signals from the Motion Coordinator to the machine’s output devices, such as relays, contactors, valves, lamps etc. at 24V dc.