Even simpler fieldbus connections
15 Jan 2000
One of the main selling points for any fieldbus system is the reduced cabling involved. But now the cabling can be reduced even further for Profibus systems with a range of active splitter boxes developed by Brad Harrison. Allowing multiple wiring on a Profibus fieldbus for sensors and actuators to be linked together, and then connected back to the control system via a single bus cable, the M12 boxes are the latest additions to a range that already includes both M8 and M12 ASi and DeviceNet multiport interconnectors.
Sealed, waterproof to IP68, and with a compact and robust body, the boxes include eight twin ports, plus connections for bus in, bus out, and power.
