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SLIO: The new I/O System from VIPA

The new I/O System SLIO from VIPA GmbH in Herzogenaurach/Germany is a completely new development. Through this modular and compact system, future automation solutions could be implemented easier and faster. SLIO enables to measure and to control all supported field bus systems exactly to the µs.

The VIPA I/O system SLIO combines high functionality with a clever mechanical concept in a very compact design. SLIO means Slice-I/O.

The system is very compact and will be adapted “slice by slice” exactly to the demands of the application. All interface modules (IM) for PROFIBUS-DP, CANopen, PROFINET, EtherCAT and Modbus supports up to 64 modules (slices) and have a power module integrated.

The electronic modules (EM) are supplied with load voltage via colored power modules (PM) and are classified in separated potential groups according to requirements.

The electronic modules are connected with the terminal modules (TM) via a polarized sliding mechanism. The terminal module combines terminal, consumption of the electronic modules and mechanical bus connector. The cage clamps, which are arranged, staircase-shaped enables a fast, clear and safely wiring. If necessary only the electronic module could be replaced by simply pulling out form the terminal module – wiring and installation on the 35 mm profile rail are not affected. These not only simplify and speed up the exchange of modules but also avoid faults, which could happen at tapping and pinching off the I/O wiring.

An exact allocation and readability of the channel status of the electronic modules is assured by integrated status LEDs and the designation strips on the front. The continuous display of the module status enables a fault location exactly, this means faulty configurations, bus interruptions, wiring faults and defective modules are shown by LED and could be determined without diagnostic tools.

The 48 MBit/s fast backplane bus was developed with regard to maximum reliability and efficient data transmission at the same time:

Additionally to these basic functions the SLIO backplane bus also provides further features, which cancel performance limitations on existing field bus systems. With that the decentralized applied SLIO system develops also time critical field of applications, which until know was reserved only for high-performed, central control systems or complex special solutions.

VIPA GmbH offers with the SLIO systemI/O system with a user-oriented concept for labelling and mechanics Clear status and diagnostic indication Space and time saving connection technique Reliable and fast backplane bus.