Exlar Tritex II Actuators Support Ethernet/IP Between Industrial Control Systems and Components

Exlar announces the implementation of EtherNet/IP with its Tritex II linear and rotary actuators and the accompanying ODVA Declaration of Conformity to the EtherNet/IP Specification. EtherNet/IP is an industrial protocol operating over the Ethernet medium and is used for communication between industrial control systems and their components, such as a programmable automation controller, PLC or an I/O system. This communication link to a PLC or HMI enables operators to send and receive the data they require in a timely manner to operate the Tritex II actuator with a machine automation control system.

Some of the highlights of the Exlar EtherNet/IP implementation include: transfer of 100 input and 100 output 16 bit registers, EtherNet/IP register mapping and connection through industrial standard M12 Ethernet connector.

Tritex II actuators operate from 100-240VAC, allowing direct connection to factory power sources. Enhanced Expert software features include 16 programmable indexes, linked moves and communications via the actuator’s Modbus port. Through a RS/485 protocol, this port allows complete control, programming and monitoring of all aspects of the Tritex actuator as it performs an application.

The Tritex actuator I/O capability includes 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, and one analog input and output. Feedback choices include analog hall effect (standard) and incremental encoder for high positioning resolution. The new Tritex design offers excellent connectivity with internal terminals accessible through the actuator’s removable cover. Tritex also offers provision for imperial or metric threaded ports for cable sealing glands, optional M23/M16 connectors for power and I/O, with an M8 connector for the RS/485 port.