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Fieldbus Components
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EtherCAT
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Auto mation
Technology) is the Ethernet solution for
industrial automation, characterised by
outstanding performance and particularly
simple handling.
Lightbus
This well proven fi bre optics bus system
from Beckhoff is characterised by par-
ticularly good immunity to EMI, easy
installation and a very fast, cyclic and
deterministic data fl ow.
PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS is widely used as a fast bus
for decentralised peripheral components
(PROFIBUS DP). In addition to PROFIBUS
DP and FMS, Beckhoff also supports
the standard for drive communication,
PROFIBUS MC.
Interbus
Interbus is easy to confi gure, fast and
reliable. The shift register protocol of the
master/slave system offers high effi ciency
in cyclic communication.
CANopen
The effective utilisation of the bus band-
width allows CANopen to achieve a short
system reaction time at comparatively
low data rates. The typical advantages of
CAN, such as high data security and multi-
master capability are retained.
DeviceNet
DeviceNet is a sensor/actuator bus system that
originated in the USA, but which meanwhile
is increasingly being used in Europe and Asia.
DeviceNet is CAN based (Controller Area Net).
ControlNet
ControlNet is an open, standardised fi eldbus
system. The protocol allows both cyclic and
acyclic data to be exchanged over the bus
without affecting each other.
SERCOS interface
SERCOS was originally developed as a fast
fi bre optic bus system for drives. Thanks
to the Beckhoff SERCOS interface Bus Coupler,
the advantages such as high data rate and
short cycle times can now be provided for the
I/O peripherals too.
Ethernet
Ethernet is the dominant standard in the offi ce
world. The advantages of Ethernet, such as
high data trans mission rates, easy methods of
integration into existing networks, and a wide
range of services and interfaces are also found
in the Beckhoff Ethernet products.
USB
USB has grown into a standard interface for
PC technology. Thanks to its high transmission
rate, fl exible topology through
integrated hubs
and the Beckhoff USB Bus Coupler, this system
can be used as a substitute for a fi eldbus when
distances are small.
Modbus
Modbus is an open, serial communications
protocol based on the master/slave archi-
tecture. Since it is extremely easy to imple-
ment on all kinds of serial interface, it has
gained wide acceptance.
Fipio
FIP complies with the European standard
EN 50170 and receives manufacturer-
independent support from the WorldFIP
organisation. Through periodic and
aperiodic exchange of variables and
messages, the performance of the bus
can be adjusted to the application.
CC-Link
CC-Link (Control & Communication Link)
is an open bus system for communication
between the control and fi eldbus level.
It is predominately used in Asia.
RS232/RS485
The “classic” serial interfaces, RS232 and
RS485, continue in wide use. The Beckhoff
RS485/RS232 I/O modules use a simple,
published serial communication protocol
that is easy to implement.
The fi eldbus toolkit
Beckhoff provides an extensive range of fi eldbus components
for all common I/O and fi eldbus systems. With the bus terminals
in protection class IP 20, and the Fieldbus Box modules in protec-
tion class IP 67, the complete range is available for all relevant
signal types and fi eldbus systems. The Beckhoff Lightbus is the
fast, secure fi eldbus system, specially designed to meet the
needs of automation technology. EtherCAT, the new real-time
Ethernet fi eldbus is a further development of the Lightbus
system. EtherCAT reaches new dimensions in network perfor-
mance. The PC fi eldbus cards have been particularly developed
for fast control and for real-time tasks, and can therefore be
used in a wide range of applications. The I/O range is completed
with the appropriate cord sets, programming and confi guration
tools. The wide choice of I/O components means that the bus
system best suited to the particular application can be chosen:
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