Chapter 1 Introduction; The Versamax  Family Of Products - GE VersaMax Manual

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The VersaMax Family of Products
The VersaMax family of products provides universally-distributed I/O that spans PLC and
PC-based architectures. Designed for industrial and commercial automation, VersaMax
I/O provides a common, flexible I/O structure for local and remote control applications.
The Versamax PLC provides big-PLC power with a full range of I/O and option modules.
VersaMax I/O Stations with Network Interface Modules make it possible to add the
flexibility of VersaMax I/O to other types of networks. VersaMax meets UL, CUL, CE,
Class1 Zone 2 and Class I Division 2 requirements.
As a scaleable automation solution, VersaMax I/O combines compactness and modularity
for greater ease of use. The 70-mm depth and small footprint of VersaMax I/O enables
easy, convenient mounting as well as space-saving benefits. Modules can accommodate up
to 32 points of I/O each.
The compact, modular VersaMax products feature DIN-rail mounting with up to eight I/O
and option modules per "rack" and up to 8 racks per VersaMax PLC or VersaMax I/O
Station system. Expansion racks can be located up to 750 meters from the main VersaMax
PLC or VersaMax I/O Station rack. Expansion racks can include any VersaMax I/O,
option, or communications module.
VersaMax provides automatic addressing that can eliminate traditional configuration and
the need for hand-held devices. Multiple field wiring termination options provide support
for two, three, and four-wire devices.
For faster equipment repair and shorter Mean-Time-To-Repair, the hot insertion feature
enables addition and replacement of I/O modules while a machine or process is running
and without affecting field wiring.
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