Description
Key Facts at a Glance
- 50% less control cabinet space required
- Flexible and virtually unlimited topologies
- EtherCAT all the way to the terminal
- Simple, rapid commissioning
- Optimized for ctrlX CORE
- Supports integration of custom modules
ctrlX I/O Product Portfolio
Bus Modules | XB
EtherCAT bus couplers, EtherCAT extensions, and switchport modules.
System Modules | XI8
Power feeders, potential distribution, diagnostics, and accessory modules.
Digital Inputs | XI1
4, 8 and 16-channel digital input modules with timestamp, counter, oversampling, and high-speed functionality.
Digital Outputs | XI2
2 to 16-channel output modules supporting relay, PWM, and high-speed outputs.
Analog Inputs | XI3
Voltage, current, temperature, and strain gauge measurement modules with up to 16-bit resolution.
Analog Outputs | XI4
Multi-range voltage and current output modules with high-resolution signal generation.
Communication Modules | XI5
RS232, RS485, Modbus RTU, IO-Link, CAN, CANopen, KNX and DALI2 connectivity.
Technology Modules | XI6
Encoder interfaces and power measurement modules.
Drive Modules | XI7
Stepper, DC motor, and AC servo motor interfaces with Safe Torque Off support.
ctrlX SAFETY plus
Safe I/O and encoder modules with FSoE support for advanced machine safety architectures.
Features for More Connectivity
Compact and Modular I/O Portfolio
Up to 16 I/O points within only 12 mm width help maximize signal density. Push-in connectors and removable plugs reduce downtime and simplify wiring.
EtherCAT as far as the terminal
As an I/O system, ctrlX I/O offers maximum connectivity and enables connection to EtherCAT, one of the largest industrial ecosystems for I/Os, slaves and fieldbus devices. This makes real-time data processing possible at the machine control level. Other established communication standards such as IO-Link are also supported. Users benefit from a virtually unlimited portfolio of powerful and freely combinable interfaces for automation.
Reduced engineering workload
The simulation of I/O and peripheral levels and the use of digital twins for offline commissioning are key to reducing the engineering workload and using third-party devices. The ctrlX Configurator provides optimum support for the selection and configuration of ctrlX I/O stations, making it quick and easy to achieve the correct design.
Ready for the Future Thanks to Connectivity
Thanks to its impressive connectivity, the I/O system is designed for future-proof automation and is therefore open to future trends. Upgrades, remote updates and ongoing extensions are easily possible. With the co-creation concept, partners can contribute to the Ecosystem by developing their own ctrlX I/O modules, allowing them to benefit across the board.
