Turck TBPN hybrid safety block I/O module

The Turck TBPN safety block I/O module combines both standard and safety I/Os in a single device. The IP67 hybrid modules can be adapted to the specific signal requirements in the machine and, in doing so, help users to save valuable space and reduce overall system costs of their machines.

On the safety side of the PROFInet/PROFIsafe module, the user has two safety inputs for connecting different safety sensors. Two additional safety channels can be used either as safety inputs or outputs. The module also offers two channels of internal safety outputs that can be used to remove power to the universal discrete I/O ports as well as to one of the IO-Link ports on the standard side of the block.

For the standard side of the PROFInet/PROFIsafe module, four universal discrete I/O ports are available for connecting general-purpose signals and can switch up to 2 A. Two of these ports can also be configured as IO-Link masters. In combination with Turck’s I/O hubs, TBIL-M1-16DXP, users can connect up to 32 additional discrete I/O points to the module.

Both the standard channels as well as an IO-Link channel can be disconnected for safety-related applications, considerably simplifying the wiring of auxiliary drives and valve blocks. The unit has an extended operating temperature range of-40 to +70°C. The IP65/IP67/IP69K protection types allow use in the most demanding environments.

Originally published here.