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News Release from: Fanuc GE CNC UK | Subject: AS-i converter links
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 November 2001
AS-i converter made for I/O link from GE
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Several additional I/O links have become available for the Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNCs, which will benefit machine builders and users alike.
Several additional I/O links have become available for the Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNCs, which will benefit machine builders and users alike Of special interest to European machine tool builders is an I/O link AS-i converter can now be supplied for use in-line with the I/O operator's panel module, and connector panel module, for communicating with such AS-i modules on the market as: actuator sensors, solenoid valves, limit switches and similar devices
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features permit the distributed positioning of small waterproof I/O modules, which makes for less wiring and smaller cabinets.
Furthermore, the actual wiring itself is easier, with a single, two-wire cable for both data communications and power supply.
It can be branched-off at any position and simple pin-piercing connections made.
AS-i is an I/O level network which communicates between a controller and sensors and/or actuators.
Of the 256/Input and 256/Output points of the I/O link, the specification allows for up to 124/124 Data Input/Data Output points, leaving the rest free for status observation.
Maximum line length is 100m, but this can be extended to 300m if repeater/extenders are used, and there can be up to 31 slaves on one line.
With a maximum cycle time of only 5ms, and the ability to connect to third party sensors and actuators etc, machine designers are provided with greater flexibility than ever before in their ability to offer equipment which will match a wider range of end users' specific needs.
The 24V DC unit can be DIN rail or screw mounted.
GE Fanuc have also announced an expansion of usable I/O points, which are to be doubled on the Series 16i, 18i and 21i, to 2,048 of each as two channels of I/O link will become available. Request a free brochure from Fanuc GE CNC UK ...
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