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Advantys STB
Distributed I/O Solution 1
Open and Modular System
To meet the needs of machine manufacturers and users, automation architectures
have been decentralized while delivering performance comparable to centralized
systems. The Advantys STB distributed I/O system, an open, modular input/output
system, makes it possible to design islands of automation managed by a master
controller via a bus or communication network.
These islands, installed as close to the machine as possible, help reduce the time
and cable costs for sensors and actuators, while increasing system availability.
The island components are electronic modules mounted on one or more DIN rails.
These clusters of modules, known as segments, carry a bus from beginning to end
of each island. The island bus provides power distribution, signal sensing, and
power management to all compatible modules, in the form of a wiring management
system.
The sensors and actuators on the I/O modules are connected to the I/O modules via
removable screw- or spring-type connectors. Built-in mechanisms make it possible
to remove and replace (hot swap) Advantys STB modules when the system is
powered on.
The Advantys STB distributed I/O system features a protection rating of IP 20. For
installations in production workshops, the Advantys STB distributed I/O system must
be incorporated in protective housings with at least an IP 54 rating (in compliance
with IEC 60950 or NEMA 250 standards). See page 55.
Each Advantys STB module has a default configuration making the island
operational as soon as it is powered on. However, in order to benefit from the various
module features, use the Advantys configuration software to configure the system to
meet user requirements. This software also allows you to define reflex actions in the
output modules, thereby avoiding processing by the island master (see pages 42
to 45.
A typical Advantys STB island is composed in great part of I/O modules of various
widths: 13.9, 18.4 and 28.1 mm. The I/O modules, used in conjunction with the DIN
rail, network interface modules “NIM” and power distribution modules “PDM”, as well
as other accessories, convey a bus which distributes various required power
supplies to each module:
An island including 1 to 7 segments comprises:
b 1STBNpp Network Interface Module “NIM”.
This module manages communications on the island bus. It acts as a gateway for
exchanges with the fieldbus or network master. Seven network protocols are offered:
Ethernet TCP/IP, CANopen, Modbus Plus, Fipio, INTERBUS, Profibus DP, and
DeviceNet.
b 1 or more STB PDT Power Distribution Modules “PDM”. They provide the c 24 V
or
a 115/230 V field power required for the sensors and actuators, thereby
simplifying connections.
b Digital I/O modules with DC power (STB DD) or AC power (STB DA).
b Analog I/O modules using current or voltage: STB App.
b STB EHC counter modules.
b Application-specific modules for controlling TeSys d model motor-starters (mounted
with the Tego Power system) and STB EPI TeSys model U starter-controllers.
Additional modules are available for the various architectures proposed below (see
page 5):
b 2 STB XBE 1p00 “EOS” and “BOS” extension modules for multisegment
structures (up to 6 extension segments).
b STB XCA bus extension cables.
b 1 STB XBE 2100 CANopen extension module for integrating standard CANopen
devices.
Presentation
Composition
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escription:
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ages 3 and 4
References:
page 5
Dimensions:
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