I/O modules for PROFINET and EtherNet/IP protected to IP67

Previously the domain of fieldbus systems, this area is seeing an increasing use of Industrial Ethernet or special Ethernet-based standards. To ensure efficient networking in this sector, the product range is currently being extended to include active I/O modules that support PROFINET and EtherNet/IP protocols. The company has launched a ruggedized version featuring a completely encapsulated metal housing and industrial protection class IP67. The new I/O modules have internal switches that help reduce the complexity of system wiring by doing away with the need for external switches.

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