Two new modules are available for the fieldbus connection of the new M100 control system from Bachmann electronic: In addition to the already launched EtherCAT coupler, modules for the CANopen and Profinet bus connection have been released, making it easy to implement industrial applications.
With the M100 system, Bachmann electronic is consciously reducing the number of variants: instead of different module types with limited functions, a wide range of functions is available on the I/O modules. The M100 bus couplers for different fieldbus systems make these functions accessible independently of the fieldbus used, and configuration is always carried out in the same tool with the same “look and feel”.
The bus couplers follow the M100 system philosophy: They offer state-of-the-art IT security, combined with durable hardware for continuous use in challenging environments and unmanned systems. LEDs provide intuitive information about overall station status. Additional fieldbus LEDs for ‘RUN’ and ‘ERROR’ show standardized colors and flashing patterns for the respective fieldbus. EtherCAT and Profinet stations receive addresses from the master during start-up. For the CANopen bus coupler, the address is still set via hardware switches.
Fieldbus-related features such as bandwidth, addressing, missing station handling, or synchronization options do change. However, basic configurator operation remains unchanged and consistent.
Troubleshooting information such as operating counters, diagnostic telegrams or emergency messages are provided to the fieldbus master according to the standard. In addition, further information can be collected via a local USB-C connection. Important data such as startup information, messages from the fieldbus stack, status changes in the local status machine, or changes in connection quality are stored in the logbook.
