Field components - The best of everything
More than 1,000 manufacturers worldwide make their device and industry knowledge available by equipping their components with INTERBUS interfaces. For users and project planners, this means that they do not have to sacrifice what they are used to and in addition they have the entire range of INTERBUS automation components at their disposal.
Uniform interface
The uniform interface in the different automation components is the basis for a non-proprietary and open network. The manufacturers implement INTERBUS in their devices. Users can therefore easily select the suitable products for an optimum solution for their automation task.
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INTERBUS implementation
The worldwide acceptance and the establishment of the INTERBUS system have led to most well-known manufacturers who provide products for automation technology offering the INTERBUS interface as standard. Following the idea of an open system, all necessary development requirements are available for free. Interface centers in Germany, Japan and the US provide not only development support, but also sample circuit diagrams and component reference lists for the suitable INTERBUS interface.
PCP functionality
The choice of the device and the functions depend on the field of application. Intelligent devices can use the PCP channel to receive new parameters as needed via the bus. These can be drive control systems, robot and welding controllers, for example. Uniqueness due to an ID code The individual components in the INTERBUS network are identified by the device functions. You log into the master with your unique ID code. To allow an even more detailed configuration, the manufacturers provide the device data so they can be integrated into the software CMD, for example. In this way, a clear structure of the components used and their functionality is created.
IB implementation
To be able to establish communication between the various stations in an IB network, the devices need to have a uniform interface. During the implementation of an IB slave or a master, there are many companies that can support you with development. Initially, there are support centers providing you with everything you need for the appropriate interface, from component lists and sample circuit diagrams to finished connecting PCBs and plug-on boards. The potential for scaling is very great.