Modules to connect industrial controllers to I/O devices in harsh environments

Molex supplies machine-mountable HarshIO modules, available from Digi-Key, to support all major industrial fieldbuses, including PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet, CANopen, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET IO. Expertise in industrial communications and in-house manufacturing capability allow the company to deliver high-quality products that are compliant with industrial standards. Product characteristics of Harsh-Duty IO modules, such as 60mm and 30mm housing formats, user-configurable I/O channels, and four- and five-pin power versions, simplify the user's choice and offer customers a broad product range. Each module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs to provide status information on network, power and input / output. HarshIO modules accept standard-threaded M8, M12, or Ultra-Lock M12 connectors. These modules feature QuickConnect (QC) for EtherNet/IP and fast start-up (FSU) technology for PROFINET to bring exceptional speed and versatility to all industries using automatic tool change (ATC) robots for repetitive tasks with precision. QC and FSU functionality enable modules to start and operate in 500ms and meet the requirements of automotive manufacturers.