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ClipX device types, scope of supply
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4 ClipX device types, scope of supply
The ClipX is mounted directly on a support rail, though other mounting methods
are also possible. The ClipX is supplied as standard with easy-fit push-in type
plug terminals. You can also use screw-type plug terminals from Phoenix Con-
tact – see
Electrical connections, LEDs .
You can connect strain gage full or half bridges, voltage-fed piezo-resistive sen-
sors, current or voltage sensors and currents or voltages, potentiometer trans-
ducers or Pt100s to the transducer connector. Two freely configurable digital
input/outputs and an analog output for current or voltage are additionally avail-
able.
4.1 Device types
The ClipX comes in three different design versions. All the design versions fea-
ture the same sensor inputs, two freely configurable digital input/outputs, and an
analog output switchable for current (4 … 20mA) or voltage (±10V):
1. BM40
This version does not include a fieldbus.
2. BM40PB
This version includes a PROFIBUS
®
interface.
3. BM40IE
You can operate this version with a PROFINET
®
, EtherNet/IP™
1)
or
EtherCAT ®
2)
interface. The interfaces can be switched using the software.
Important: All basic settings are made via the web server integrated
into the ClipX and your web browser. The web server includes its own
help, which explains all the ClipX settings. Depending on the design,
you can also connect the ClipX to various fieldbuses.
1)
EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA Inc. For more information regarding ODVA, visit
www.odva.org .
2)
EtherCAT
®
is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff
Automation GmbH, Germany.