4 System description
4.1 PROFINET product features
4 System description
LioN modules (Lumberg input/output Network) function as the interface
in an industrial fieldbus system: They enable a central controller on the
management level to communicate with the decentralized sensors and
actuators on the field level. The line or ring topologies that they can be used
to create not only ensure reliable data communication but also significantly
reduce the cables required and thus also the costs for installation and
maintenance. They additionally enable easy, quick extension.
The modules of the LioN-P series have been substantially reduced in size
compared with the well-known LioN-R family; the modules have a very rugged
metal housing made of die-cast zinc. Housing variants with widths of 30 mm
and 60 mm and different connector types are available. The completely cast
device housing protects the module electronics from environmental effects
and allows the device to be used in a wide temperature range. Despite the
sturdy construction, the modules have compact dimensions and a low weight.
They are especially suitable for use in machines and installations with a
moderate I/O concentration over separate assemblies.
4.1 PROFINET product features
Data connection
The connection options provided by the module series
are the widely-used M12 connector with D coding
and the M12 hybrid connector for the PROFINET IO
network.
The connectors are also color-coded to prevent the
ports from being mixed up.
Data transmission rates
Featuring a transmission rate of up to 100 MBit/s, the
PROFINET modules can handle both fast transmission
of I/O data and transmission of larger volumes of data.
Manual LioN-P PROFINET IO-Link Master
Version 2.1 10/2017
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