Spider67 EtherNet/IP –Extensible industrial fieldbus I/O System 5 / 50
1. Product overview
1.1 Introduction
Spider67 from ELCO supports modern installation methods with a new and
revolutionary expandable I/O system. The simple and easy to install Fieldbus
system Spider67 is especially suitable for applications in rough environments.
1.2 Applications
Recently, the wide-range usage of industrial fieldbus I/O products brought deep
impact to the automation industry. The traditional centralized control method
was replaced by intelligent distribution devices. Besides that, more devices were
transferred from cabinets directly to the site. Therefore the reason lies in saving
costs, reducing the operation time and shorten the maintenance period. It also
optimizes the system procedure.
ELCO Spider67 exactly complies this tendency and represents a revolutionary new
generation of I/O solutions. Spider67 is an expandable industrial fieldbus I/O
product with protection class IP67. It supports standard industrial bus protocol
gateways (such as Profibus-DP, Profinet, EtherCAT, CC-Link) and diversified
extended I/O configuration modules and can easily be connected to PLC systems.
Compared to the traditional IP67 I/O products, Spider67 expanded modules
include digital modules, analog modules and high-speed counting modules etc.
Regarding its functions, Spider67 can meet most of the requirements, e.g.
processing concentrated / dispersed switch signals etc. At the same time, this
product series offers flexible connection cable and can directly be mounted on a
cage lifter or rotational device.
1.3 Features
IP67 protection class leading to convenient mounting
Compact design minimizes mounting space requirement
Standard connection, fast, safe and reliable
Various input and output signals
Flexible I/O configuration with a combination of analog, digital, and function
modules
LED status indication, fast function diagnosis
Can be combined with Spider67 system at random
