Remote I/O System ANTARES -
The Innovation in Bus Technology for Zones 1 + 2 and 21 + 22
System Design
- RCU (Rail-Control-Unit)
The RCU is the central head unit in the ANTARES system and accommodates the data processing, power management and an Ethernet switch. Innovative interlocking technology ensures a stable and safe connection. - Remote I/O-Module
Different ANTARES modules offer a lot of possibilities. Just join them together and the connection is secure, even over several mounting rails. Standard mounting rails will suffice; complex bus rails are no longer necessary.
Efficient Power Pack
The power pack in the head module can supply power to up to 32 multi-channel modules. This increases the number of sensors and actuators that can be covered by the remote I/O system.
Genuine Redundancy
Two head modules work alongside each another as a redundant system. If the active head module fails, the other RCU takes over the functions immediately, thereby preventing any downtime occurring.
Hot-Swap Function
To preserve system availability, the system components can be hot-swapped, i.e. exchanged without disconnecting from voltage or interrupting mains operation.
Standard enclosure instead of Ex enclosure
A standard enclosure is sufficient for ANTARES instead of an Ex enclosure (Ex e). The production of a bus system is much cheaper, simpler and considerably more flexible.
Intuitive Project Planning
The ANTARESplus software simplifies project planning and configuration. The user creates the system design directly in true-to-scale images. Limit values, such as spacing, power management etc., are monitored automatically by the software.
Multi-functional Remote I/O system
ANTARES is the perfect bus system solution for all established systems, such as MODBUS TCP and PROFIBUS-DP. A new feature is that ANTARES now succeeds in bringing ProfiNet and Ethernet IP into the Ex area too, without any isolating repeater.