Vacuum automation
No external IO-Link master required
At Blechexpo, Schmalz will be showcasing innovations in vacuum automation and manual handling.
One of these is the STCSi compact terminal, which has been expanded to include new vacuum generators. Optional modules are available for the Ethernet version, which simplify communication with the higher-level control system and reduce installation costs. The terminal thus becomes the central control unit for vacuum gripper systems.
One of the modules is an IO-Link master. Other field devices with an IO-Link interface can be connected for direct communication with the PLC. This eliminates the need for additional I/O modules. The module receives the signals and forwards them to the controller. This makes the terminal an all-in-one solution for the digital production environment.
Blechexpo: Hall 1, Stand 1003
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