SST PROFIBUS module solutions suit large networks

Ken Prentice, Product Specialist, Molex, commented: “Molex is focused on developing effective industrial solutions for our customers. Our growing offering of flexible, easy-to-configure SST PROFIBUS module solutions demonstrates the commitment of Molex to providing highly capable yet cost-effective industrial automation solutions.”

SST PB3-CPX Master/Slave Modules can be configured as PROFIBUS Master, Slave or Master/Slave, delivering a flexible design that reduces inventory and spares. The modules are easy to specify in and offer up to 1,984 input bytes and 1,968 output bytes per master, making them suitable for large PROFIBUS networks.

All three variants accommodate low-cost Ethernet cables and feature a 10/100MbE port that enables fast downloads as well as remote connections and monitoring. The modules provide backplane or front-module configuration options. A MicroSD card slot - with an 8GB MicroSD card included - facilitates easy module swap-out. Offering an MTBF of 181 years, the modules provide reliable, trouble-free usage. SST PROFIBUS modules feature 1,000V electrical isolation between ports, ensuring a robust, reliable network with high immunity to electrical noise. The modules are suited for applications that include material handling, packaging, agro-food, mining and water/wastewater.

SST PB3M-CPX Master Modules feature software configured as PROFIBUS Master, which delivers a flexible design. The master module supports 1,984 input bytes and 1,968 output bytes.

SST PB3S-CPX Slave Modules feature up to 244 input bytes and 244 output bytes per slave, delivering high data throughput. Software configured as slave requires no ladder logic.