Field modules with ecolink M12 screw connection

Robust for demanding applications

The special PA housing design, the stainless steel connectors and the high ingress resistance to IP69K enable permanent use in areas with frequent intensive cleaning processes, for example in the food and beverage industry. Thanks to full potting, both the modules themselves and the ecolink M12 connectors reliably withstand shock and vibration loads over the long term. By the way: the ecolink connections are compatible with the M12 connectors usual in industry. However, maximum ingress resistance is only ensured with the ifm ecolink connectors.

Versions

Passive splitter boxes

Passive voltage splitters essentially function like “multiple sockets” for AS-i networks, but also for IO-Link structures. They enable the voltage supply of components such as valve heads, quarterturn sensors, motor controls and IO-Link masters. Short circuits and excessively high currents are clearly signalled by a red LED. This helps to quickly recognise and rectify malfunctions or damage to the infrastructure, the actuators or the entire system.

I/O modules

Digital I/O modules enable the connection of sensors and actuators that communicate with the controller via the AS-Interface. In contrast to conventional AS-i modules, the modules here do not use flat cable insulation displacement technology, but M12 round cable connection technology - both at the I/O ports and at the AS-i connection. In this way, they fulfil the special requirements for wet areas.