#BUS #DISTRIBUTION POINT

The picture shows an M12 connector distribution point for #CanOpen or #DeviceNet bus applications. This distribution box can manage up to 12 circuit branches. It is a cost effective patch panel to connect many bus devices. Compact dimensions and easy to install.

The box is available with many connection circuit options, plugs and/or sockets in any position, even for small production lots.

Can Open, DeviceNet, M12 distribution box

EN IEC 60529: IP67. #D-Sub #connector assembly

D-sub IP67 connectors

J series D-sub female connector sockets with IP67 protection degree according to IEC 60529 can be supplied with customized wiring as well:

• two, three or more cables may be overmoulded on the connector
• BUS extensions
• BUS backbone chain
• 9-pole, 15-pole, 25-pole, 37-pole, #Profibus, Interbus, #DeviceNet and #CanOpen applications
• stepping motor driver
• small motors 
• servo motor controller
• video camera
• industrial switch
• fieldbus gateway
• PLC, programmable logic controller,
• encoders,
•  etc.

Simplify your #wiring #assembly !

How many hours do you waste organizing your #electrical wiring?
Would it be useful for your #machine to have less spare parts?
How much space could you save reducing the dimension of distribution boxes and cables?
Is the weight of cables and boxes relevant for your application?
Does your wiring assembly require specialized workers?
Plugs, sockets, connectors, distribution boxes, cables, etc. are not a problem anymore.

Boxes and Spiders

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#Bus extension #cables

Shield – Extension Cables for several Bus Systems

#Shield produces #M12 extension cables for several bus systems:
Profibus DP, Profibus PA, DeviceNet, CanOpen, EtherNet, EtherCat.

• UL/CSA approved cable
• Cable lengths according to customer demands.

Alternative #solutions to #Bus: special circuits

Solutions with #distribution #boxes without Bus in many cases may be more advantageous, for example when they have circuits with special connections or when they contain electronic circuits dedicated to specific applications.

Disadvantages of the distribution boxes with Bus:

• complex circuits which require qualified technicians
• higher price
• equipments for control tests are expensive
• generally slower reaction times
• devices like sensors or actuators have different versions for each bus standard on the market: selection and availability are more difficult
• one or more Bus systems can prevail in the future and others may become obsolete: the risk to invest in the choice of a Bus system increases 

Customized distribution box can be alternative or integrative to BUS applications.

Advantages of the distribution boxes with special circuits:

• Modular system: several boxes shapes already available
• It is possible to combine from 2 to 15 female sockets or male plugs on the same box
• It is possible to integrate any electronic circuit: series or parallel connections, AND / OR, special connections with or without components of any type
• If necessary you can also add DIP switches, buttons and electronic displays
• It is possible to include a Push-pull control connector guaranteed for 5000 connections cycles (ODU, LEMO, FISCHER), useful for applications on devices which need to be changed frequently.