X20BC8083

POWERLINK

• I/O configuration and firmware update via the fieldbus

• Integrated hub for efficient cabling

• Up to 2 slots for hub expansion modules

• 2x/4x/6x Fast Ethernet hub

The bus controller makes it possible to connect X2X Link I/O nodes to POWERLINK. It is also possible to operate the X2X Link cycle synchronously 1:1 or synchronous to POWERLINK using a prescaler.

POWERLINK is a standard protocol for Fast Ethernet equipped with hard real-time characteristics. The POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) ensures that the standard remains open and is continually developed:: www.ethernet-powerlink.org.

The bus modules expanded to the left allow connection of up to 2 hub expansion modules in addition to the bus controller. Each expansion module is equipped with 2 RJ45 connections. This means that a basic device provides up to 6 hub connections.

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