The SIMATIC ET 200AL – with its high degree of protection IP65/67, particularly compact design, low space requirements and weight – is specially designed for distributed control electronics in tight spaces and involving motion.
The SIMATIC ET 200AL devices are quickly and conveniently configured and commissioned using the TIA Portal. The modules can be incorporated in the automation network via PROFINET, PROFIBUS or the integration of ET 200SP.
The ET 200AL features:
- IP65/IP67 rated variations
- Compact footprint (30mm or 54mm)
- Connect up to 32 modules connected to one interface
- Standard and failsafe variants aviable (with Failsafe group shutdown)
- MultiFieldbus communication with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and ModbusTCP available all on the same hardware device
- IO-Link masters and modules (hubs)
The short video below outlines the full capabilities of the ET 200AL solution
and explore the ET 200 family of solutions for in-cabinet and machine-mounted I/O.
Permitting users to access digital and analog signals and IO-Link data via PROFIBUS or PROFINET at low cost, SIMATIC ET 200AL offers:
- fast commissioning with easy mounting options.
- color-coded wiring to speed things up
- options to simplify selection and deployment.
Benefits of a well designed I/O system
Whether in engineering, installation or operation: The SIMATIC ET 200AL I/O system offers a wealth of benefits – making it the ideal system for a host of decentralized applications.
Standard digital outputs of the ET 200AL can be switched off in a fail-safe-related manner within a supply line. This provides additional flexibility for the integration of safety applications up to SIL CL 2 or Cat 3/PL. Since only the outputs are switched off, diagnostics is still possible. IO-Link master only switch off the additional load supply in a Fail-safe-related manner. Communication is thus still guaranteed.
Due to the point-to-point connections in IO-Link, a star-shaped structure (star topology) is created when the IO-Link peripheral modules are connected to an IO-Link master. In combination with the fieldbus line topology, a topology that is optimally adapted to the requirements of the machines and systems can be realized.
The option handling system allows individual system components to be added on a customer-specific basis and the machine to be individually configured according to requirements. This is achieved by a one-time full configuration and the activation of the plant components via software. All functions that are not required remain deactivated.
The compatibility of IO-Link modules also allows an easy connection of standard sensors and actuators. Signals and energy is transmitted through IO-Link. The modules can be connected to any IO-Link master and thus enable a set-up of distributed I/O modules units that are fieldbus-independent.
Uniform engineering with TIA Portal enables consistent system diagnostics and efficient work. With the TIA Selection Tool, every ET 200AL system is configured and ordered quickly and conveniently. Further tools, such as the SIMATIC Automation Tool, support you during commissioning, maintenance and service as well as configuration management.
The SIMATIC ET 200AL modules, which are only 30 or 45 mm wide, can be easily installed in any position in a machine or assembly line. Sensors and actuators can be connected using reliable M8 and M12 connection technology. Color-coded sockets and matching connection cables simplify wiring.
The modules comply with protection class IP65/67. They operate reliably in the temperature range from -30 °C to +55 °C as well as at accelerations of up to 5 g. Because plastic housings ensure low weight, SIMATIC ET 200AL modules are thus perfect for moving applications.
Overview of system components
Wide range of applications for compact IP65/67 I/O system due to M8 and M12 modules
The ET 200AL is connected to the bus system via the interface module, whereby optionally either a PROFINET or PROFIBUS interface module is available. The interface module exchanges the data between the higher-level controller and the I/O modules. Integration of ET 200SP: I/O modules are the interface between the SIMATIC ET 200AL and the process: Two power supplies, 1L+ and 2L+ (each 4 A), are available. They are used by the I/O module and looped through to an additional I/O module. The CM IO-Link communication module enables data exchange with up to 4 IO-Link devices. With the IO-Link specification V1.1, the current device and master parameters can be automatically transferred to the IO-Link device in the event of a device replacement – without additional application effort. The 30 mm wide I/O modules are especially suitable for use in extremely confined spaces, have settable parameters and diagnostic functions and can thus be adapted flexibly to the respective process requirements. The compatibility of IO-Link modules also allows an easy connection of standard sensors and actuators. Signals and energy is transmitted through IO-Link (IO-Link master). The IO-Link modules can be connected to any IO-Link master and thus enable a set-up of distributed I/O modules units that are fieldbus-independent. Due to the point-to-point connections in IO-Link, a star-shaped structure (star topology) is created when the IO-Link peripheral modules are connected to an IO-Link master. When connected to other SIMATIC ET 200 I/O modules, this star topology can be combined with the fieldbus line topology as required. In this way, a topology optimally adapted to the requirements of the machines and plants can be realized.Interface Modules
The ET 200AL IO modules can easily be integrated into a ET 200SP configuration, in this case data is exchanged between the ET 200AL IO modules and the higher-level controller via the interface module of the ET 200SP.I/O Modules
Communication Modules
I/O-Link I/O Modules
To get the full overview of the SIMATIC ET 200 family of products, visit:
SIMATIC ET 200 – IO Systems for Every Application.
