Universal use

Industrial networks

Fieldbus systems, industrial Ethernet and also IO-Link are already part of the industrialised field. Thus, SCHLEGEL has developed a modular bus system (MBS) that can be integrated universally in many networks. The MBS allows to control and operate up to 128 command points, for example pushbuttons, selector or key switches, pilot lights etc. With the MBS, operator panels or control devices can be equipped quickly, flexibly and with less cabling effort.

The SCHLEGEL MBS consists of a bus-specific basic module and a bus-independent extension module, which gives the flexibility to be integrated in different common industrial networks. Also, changing to another network or another bus system is quite simple and quick. Only the basic module has to be exchanged.

The modular system offers the flexibility to combine standardised SCHLEGEL MBS components with customised solutions. Due to the system's modularity, the design can be adapted individually.

The SCHLEGEL-MBS is available for the following systems:

· AS-Interface

· CANopen

· Profibus

· EtherCAT

· Profinet I/O

· Ethernet IP

· IO-Link

· Powerlink

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THESE ARE THE CHARATCTERISTICS OF THE SCHLEGEL MODULAR SYSTEM:

Direct integration of pushbuttons, pilot lights and switches in industrial networks

Only one connection for up to 128 pushbuttons, pilot lights and switches

Basic module can be extended by up to 15 bus independent I/O modules

Minimum wiring effort, saving time and money

Higher flexibility: individual adaption by customised modules

Easy and cost-effective change of the bus system by exchanging the basic module

SCHLEGEL offers standardised modules suitable to the individual series in a grid of 25 x 25 mm / 27 x 27 mm / 30 x 30 mm

No rigid system: if the requirements change, the MBS can be expanded at any time

Versatile: thanks to its structure, the MBS is suitable for many fields of application

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Compact gateway

For the use of Industrial Ethernet systems like Profinet, Etherneth/IP, EtherCAT or Powerlink SCHLEGEL has developed a gateway with an internal 2-port switch that includes an RFID interface and AD converter in addition to the bus node. Additional advantage of the gateway: It is very compact and therefore can be placed wherever it suits to fulfil functions like RFID user management or to connect a potentiometer. The RFID control inside the gateway is based on the Schlegel transponder management system (TMS).

This picture shows a Schlegel MBS gateway.

This picture shows a Schlegel MBS extension module.

Extension module with RFID control

The extension modules for the Industrial Ethernet systems also have an integrated RFID controller that works in a similar way as the gateway. An RFID reader can be connected to the 8 inputs. The data read from the transponder and processed by the RFID control is directly transmitted to the connected Industrial Ethernet. The 8 I/Os can be used to add further control or operating elements. 2 I/Os are for the control of the illumination ring of the RFID reader, 6 I/Os for high loads, e.g. industrial lamps or valve terminals, in total up to 1 A.

FAQ

Was ist ein Feldbussystem?

Bei diesem System werden Sensoren und Aktoren auf der Feldebene über einen Bus miteinander verbunden. Die Sensoren und Aktoren sitzen in Antrieben, Schaltern und Stellgliedern (Sender) und tauschen über das Bussystem Daten mit den Steuerungsgeräten (Empfänger) aus. Die Steuergeräte führen dann die entsprechenden Funktionen aus.

Was ist Industrial Ethernet?

Industrial Ethernet ist die Erweiterung von Ethernet um die Echtzeitfähigkeit, wie diese beim Feldbussystem schon gegeben ist. Da Ethernet-Komponenten keine feste Adressierung benötigen, kann ein Industrial Ethernet Netzwerk einfacher und schneller erweitert werden.

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Feldbus und Industrial Ethernet?

Der größte Unterschied liegt in der Ebene der Automatisierungspyramide, in der sich die Systeme bewegen. Die Feldbussysteme sind auf den unteren Ebenen Feld und Sensor/Aktor angesiedelt, während sich das Industrial Ethernet über alle Ebenen bewegt. Der Vorteil ist die einfachere Kommunikation über alle Ebenen.

Welche Systeme werden in der Industrie bevorzugt eingesetzt?

Zu den am meisten eingesetzten Feldbussystemen gehören Profibus, Modbus-RTU, CC-Link und CANopen. EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT und Modbus-TCP.