Modular I/O Systems - I/O terminal with EtherCAT fieldbus| KENDRION

Kuhnke FIO is a system of I/O modules for connecting process signals in an EtherCAT network. It consists of a bus coupler or controller with various I/O modules. The EtherCAT bus coupler or the controller handles signal processing and generates the system voltages for the I/O modules. The EtherCAT protocol is used between the I/O modules. At the end of the modular device, the connection of the outgoing and return lines is automatically closed or forwarded to the next EtherCAT node with the help of an extender. Modern industry-standard interfaces enable the connection to higher-level controllers as well as the connection of field bus devices.

The Kuhnke FIO controller can be individually expanded with modules from the Kuhnke FIO I/O system and programmed with CODESYS V3.

In addition, you can easily integrate the highest level of machine safety in the form of the Safety I/O module. The Safety I/O modules have 4 digital inputs and 2 digital outputs and can be integrated into any EtherCAT network.

Our starter kits combine everything you need to get started in the world of industrial control. For example, the CODESYS Starterkit Motion offers a modular PLC with drive controller and CODESYS programming for stepper and BLDC motors.

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Price and application-optimised
Quick and easy startup
Different IP-protection classes
Integrable special functions
Compact or modular expandable

Kendrion is your holistic, future-oriented partner for safety solutions in automated guided vehicles. With decades of experience in automation and robotics , we rely on standards such as EtherCAT (FSoE) and CODESYS for fully comprehensive integration.

Discover our solutions for AGV: Stepper & Drive Control, Safety PLC, Touch Displays in different sizes and more.

The modular EtherCAT IO system is used in general machine building for decentralised machines and machine segments. With the variety of highly integrated modules, all process data can be recorded and distributed in a space-saving way.

The modular EtherCAT IO system is used in the field of building automation and data acquisition systems for decentralized distributions. With the variety of highly integrated modules with up to 32 inputs and outputs per module, all process data can be recorded and distributed in a space-saving way.