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IP 67 monobloc I/O splitter boxes
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Advantys™ Distributed I/O, FTB splitter boxes
Presentation
To meet the needs of machine manufacturers and users, automation system
architectures are becoming decentralized, while offering performances comparable
to those obtained with a centralized structure.
AdvantysFTB IP 67 monobloc I/O splitter boxes enable sensors and actuators to be
connected in distributed automation systems using pre-assembled cables, thus
reducing wiring time and costs, whilst at the same time increasing the operational
availability of the installation.
These IP67 protected splitter boxes can also be used within processes or machines
in harsh environments (splashing water, oil, dust, etc.). For difficult environments
(welding shops etc.), a range of Advantys FTB splitter boxes with a metal housing is
available.
AdvantysFTB splitter boxes allow distributed connection of sensors and actuators
on machines via a fieldbus. They communicate on different buses such as:
CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus-DP and InterBus.
Sensors and actuators are connected by means of standard M12 connectors.
Configuration and parametering of the Advantys FTB splitter boxes is carried out
using configuration files (e.g.: .eds files for CANopen):
beither directly within the software workshop of the PLC used,
bor by using a SyCon type configurator (refer to our Modicon® Premium™ PLC
automation platform catalog).
AdvantysFTB splitter boxes are available with different input (c 24 V IEC type 2)
and output (transistor c 24V/1.6 A) configurations:
bMixed 8input and 8 output splitter boxes, allowing connection of either 8 sensors
and 8actuators or 8 actuators with integrated diagnostics fun ction.
bMixed 12 input and 4 output splitter boxes, allowing connection of either
12sensors and 4 actuators or 4 sensors and 4 actuators with integrated diagnostics
function.
b16 input splitter boxes allowing connection of either 16 sensors or 8 sensors with
integrated diagnostics function.
bMixed 16input or output splitter boxes, configurable per channel, allowing all
possible combinations: 16inputs, 15 inputs/1 output, 14 inputs/2 outputs, to .,
16outputs.

Functions

Selection of signal type per channel
bEach M12, 5-pin connector on AdvantysFTB splitter boxes allows the connection
of 2 signals. Depending on the type of splitter box, these can be:
v 1 sensor input signal,
v 1 diagnostic input signal,
v 1 actuator output signal.
Signal type, depending on splitter box selected:
FTB 1pp16E 1pp08E08S 1pp12E04S 1pp16C 1Dp08E08C
M12 Contact 4 Input Output 0 to 3: Input
4 to 7: Output
Input
Output
Input
Output
Contact 2 Input
Diagnostic
Input
Diagnostic
Input
Diagnostic
Input
Output
Diagnostic
Input
Diagnostic
Note: either a normally open (N/O) or a normally closed (N/C) contact can be chosen for each
input signal.
Description, configuration:
pages 18 , 21, 24, Characteristics:
pages 26, 27 References:
pages 28 - 30 Dimensions:
pages 31 - 33
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