To meet the needs of machine manufacturers and users, automation system architectures are becoming decentralised, while offering performances comparable to those obtained with a centralised structure.

Advantys FTB 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 IP 67 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.

Advantys FTB splitter boxes allow distributed connection of sensors and actuators on machines via a CANopen bus. 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):

• Either directly within the software workshop of the PLC used
• Or by using a SyCon type configurator

Description

CANopen monobloc I/O splitter boxes FTB 1CN has the following on the front face:

• 8 × M12 female connectors for connection of sensors and actuators (2 channels per connector)
• 8 × channel status indicator lights (00 to 07)
• 8 × channel status indicator lights (10 to 17) or channel diagnostic indicator lights (00 to 07) depending on the splitter box configuration
• 2 × 7/8 connectors for connecting the 24 V_DC sensor and actuator power supplies: male for PWR IN, female for PWR OUT
• 1 × M12 male connector (bus IN) and one M12 female connector (bus OUT) for connection of the CANopen and DeviceNet buses
• Access to coding and speed selection wheels
• Two bus diagnostic LEDs
• 2 × 24 V_DC sensor and actuator supply status LEDs
• 8 × channel marker labels
• 2 × splitter box marker label
• Splitter box functional earth connection (beneath the label)

 Characteristics