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News Release from: InterlinkBT | Subject: BL67
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 May 2004
Next Generation Of System I/O BL67
The BL67 solution from InterlinkBT combines all the flexibility of in the cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorization.
The BL67 solution from InterlinkBT combines all the flexibility of in the cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorization The BL67 product family complements existing AIM, BL20, and piconet products to meet the needs of unique applications, such as small machine or conveyor systems requiring IP67 protection
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The BL67 system is made up of a gateway, base modules, and electronic modules.
The I/O modules are not dependent on the fieldbus protocol.
The gateway coordinates the entire I/O data exchange and generates detailed diagnostic information for the control platform.
Gateways are currently available for DeviceNet and Profibus-DP.
The BL67 system also offers group, connector, channel and module diagnostic information.
The BL67 system size allows up to 32 electronic modules, up to 256 digital or 64 analog I/O, up to 3 feet long, and is DIN rail or flange mountable.
Electronic modules are available in digital, analog, temperature, RS232/485, and more, with 2, 4 or 8 channels.
Electronic modules are replaceable without removing I/O wiring and are color coded for easy identification.
A mechanical key matches an electronic module to a particular base module, preventing insertion of an incorrect electronic module.
The power distribution module supplies 24VDC to the electronic modules and can create isolated groups of I/O.
The base modules are available with eurofast, minifast and picofast connectors.
Connectorization eliminates wiring errors and reduces wiring time and cost.
The IOassistant software is available for the BL67 system.
The software includes engineering, parameter set-up, documentation, commissioning, and diagnostic function for online or offline usage.
Although the IO assistant is not required to setup a BL67 system, system engineers agree it makes their job easier.
The IO assistant is free of charge and can also be used for the BL20 and piconet I/O systems.
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