Festo FB16 Electronic Manual page 20

VIFB16 - 03/05
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1. User instructions
The valve terminal with fieldbus connection
offers the following advantages:
•
can be fitted with digital I/Os and pneumatic
valve locations
•
subsequent extension/conversion possible
•
small-scale valves
•
can be connected to various control systems
•
less wiring due to two-core cables
•
clarity in system structure due to separation
of controller and machine
•
valves already fitted
•
wired (pilot) valve solenoid coils
•
central compressed air supply
•
central exhaust
•
device already tested
A field bus system also offers the following
advantages:
•
a reduction in the number of output
modules in the controller
•
economic data transfer over long distances
•
high baud rate
•
a large number of slaves can be connected
•
error diagnosis is made easier
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