
The Fieldbus Box
A number of considerations led, years ago, to the introduction
of the fi eldbus systems: The fi rst target was a reduction in the
quantity of wiring. Simplifi ed system diagnostics, enabled by
intelligent fi eld devices that could send detailed information
about malfunctions and errors quickly to the controller, came
later. Finally the fi eld devices were given controller functionality
for distributed data pre-processing and for simple control tasks.
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fi eldbus user organisations, and can be
combined with Beckhoff Bus Terminals and
with devices from third-party manufacturers.
Modular
Extension modules allow the Coupler Box
modules to be inexpensively extended.
Quickly wired
The wiring of the fi eldbus and of signals
is signifi cantly simplifi ed through the use
of pre-assembled cables. Wiring errors are
minimised, and the system setup is fi nished
quickly.
Flexible
In addition to the pre-assembled cables,
fi eld wireable connectors and cables are
also available for maximum fl exibility.
Economical
Combined I/O modules and fi ne signal
granularity lead to low system costs – you
only have to buy what you really need.
Complete
The wide variety of signal types allows the
connection of almost any kind of sensor. The
communication modules enable decentral-
ised connection of, e.g., label printers, iden-
tifi cation systems or special equipment. The
The Beckhoff Fieldbus Box system
is the culmination of the fi eldbus
concept:
Robust
Robust construction allows fi eldbus
modules to be fi tted directly to machines.
Control cabinets and terminal boxes are
now no longer required.
Sealed
The modules meet the protection class
IP 65, IP 66 or IP 67, are fully casted and
thus ideally prepared for use in wet, dirty
and dusty working environments.
Small
The modules are extremely small, and are
thus suitable for use in applications where
there is very little space available. The low
weight of the Fieldbus Box modules makes
them useful in applications where the I/O
interface is in motion (e.g. on a robot arm).
Open
All the most important fi eldbus systems are
supported. This substantially frees electrical
design from the particular bus system in use.
Fast, fl exible reactions to customers‘ require-
ments are possible. The Fieldbus Box modules
are, of course, certifi ed by the respective
Fieldbus Box range also includes encoder
interfaces for displacement and angle mea-
surement.
Fitting
Sensors and actuators are connected through
8 mm diameter snap type or through
screw
type connectors (M8 or M12). The snap type
connectors lock in place positively, forming
a vibration proof connection, while the screw
type connectors offer the advantage of high
resistance to being pulled out.
Compatible
The Fieldbus Box devices behave very much
like the Beckhoff Bus Terminals – this means
that the ideal distributed peripheral device
can be used, whatever the particular appli-
cation.
Intelligent
Even the standard modules are intelligent
fi eldbus devices – with self-diagnosis and
versatile functions. The Fieldbus Box is fur-
thermore available as a small local control-
ler – the PLC Box. Programmable in all fi ve
languages in accordance with IEC 61131-3,
with fl oating point arithmetic and with
suffi cient performance and memory for
the majority of decentralised control and
regulation tasks.
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