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E.2
Hardware Compatibility
Anybus CompactCom is available in three hardware formats; Module, Chip, and Brick.
E.2.1
Module
The modules in the 30-series and the 40-series share physical characteristics, like dimensions,
outline, connectors, LED indicators, mounting parts etc. They are also available as modules
without housing.
Fig. 3
Anybus CompactCom M30/M40
E.2.2
Chip
The chip (C30/C40) versions of the Anybus CompactCom differ completely when it comes to
physical dimensions.
There is no way to migrate a chip solution from the 30-series to the 40-series
without a major hardware update.
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