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Fieldbus systems, Fibre-optic systems
News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: ILC 390 PN
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 January 2008
Safety technology supports Interbus and
Profinet
Safety technology with the Interbus fieldbus system is, alongside the Ethernet standard Profinet, an integral part of the Automationworx automation solution from Phoenix Contact
The main component of the Profinet basis system is its control technology One example is provided by the Inline Controller ILC 390 PN compact control system, which is designed to automate machines and devices in the Profinet environment
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The same is true of the PC Worx automation software, which supports the user in configuring, programming, setting up, and diagnosing Profinet and Interbus networks.
It forms the link between standard and safety technology.
The components of the Profinet and Interbus networks are assembled by the configurator and activated by the safety technology.
The secure application is programmed and operated using the SafetyProg programming system.
PLCopen-standard safety modules provide the basic functions.
Using the secure controller, the Safety SLC 400 PND-4TX-IB proxy component has an Interbus master and a Profinet slave.
Via the component, the secure controller accesses the Interbus safety system.
It reads in the secure inputs, processes the secure application program and controls the secure outputs.
The application is simplified by wireless integration of the safety technology and Ethernet fieldbus technology and ensures high accessibility to existing products. Request a free brochure from Phoenix Contact ...
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