Intelligence Inside: The New FieldConnex® FieldBarrier from Pepperl+Fuchs
16/07/2014 Pepperl+Fuchs GB Ltd
Intelligent Fieldbus from Pepperl+Fuchs is synonymous with a generation of components that brings diagnostic capabilities into the field. The new FieldConnex® FieldBarrier is the perfect addition to this concept of uncompromising availability. It includes twelve outputs with diagnostics and monitoring. The FieldBarrier comes with innovative technical features that offer reliable protection against typical fault scenarios to ensure maximum reliability.An intelligent component is an ideal component: FieldConnex® FieldBarriers can detect the special dynamics of faults, such as loose contacts or contact bounces. As a result, faults can be identified and isolated both quickly and reliably.The new component is the first to allow monitoring of the physical layer at each FieldBarrier output. This enables gradual changes in the installation and faults in the control room to be reported. This monitoring function ensures an even higher degree of transparency and covers a significant gap in the monitoring process as it proactively identifies maintenance requirements. Another feature is the sophisticated load management. The twelve outputs start sequentially, reducing the load on the power supply from the inrush current. What's more, if the segment current reaches critical levels, automatic load-shedding of less critical nodes is activated in order to safeguard against failure of the entire segment.
For more information, please contact:
Pepperl+Fuchs GB Ltd
77 Ripponden Road
OLDHAM
Lancs
OL1 4EL
Great Britain
Tel: +44 161 6336431
Fax: +44 161 6246537
Email: sales@gb.pepperl-fuchs.com
Web: www.pepperl-fuchs.com
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