Molex introduces SST PB3-CPX modules for PROFIBUS controllers

Ken Prentice, product specialist, Molex says: "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 1984 input bytes and 1968 output bytes per master, making them suitable for large PROFIBUS networks.

All three variants accommodate low-cost Ethernet cables and feature a 10/100Mb Ethernet 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 a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 181 years, the modules provide reliable, trouble-free usage. SST PROFIBUS modules feature 1000V electrical isolation between ports, ensuring a robust, reliable network with high immunity to electrical noise. The modules are appropriate in 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 1984 input bytes and 1968 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.

For more information about SST communications modules, visit www.molex.com/link/sstcommunicationmodules.html.