Abstract:
A communication interface module for an automation or control system for coupling at least two field bus systems is disclosed, the communication interface module includes at least one first functional unit configured to connect to a superordinate controller via a first communications link based on a first field bus protocol, at least one second functional unit configured to connect field devices via a second communications link based on a second field bus protocol, at least one serial interface configured to communicate with devices connected to the communication interface module, and at least one third functional unit configured to connect further field devices.
Abstract:
A cable fixing accessory includes: a cylinder segment having a surface with a predefined radius of curvature. The surface of the cylinder segment bends a cable having an electrically conductive core at least partially around the surface of the cylinder segment. The radius of curvature of a portion of the surface of the cylinder segment, which has direct contact with the cable, is greater than or equal to six times a diameter of the electrically conductive core of the cable.
Abstract:
A method and system for configuring at least one communication interface module in a control or automation system includes a communication interface module for coupling at least two field bus systems. At least one first functional unit integrated in the communication interface module implements a connection to a configured superordinate controller via a first communication link on the basis of a first field bus protocol. At least one second functional unit integrated in the communication interface module implements a connection for field devices via a second communication link on the basis of a second field bus protocol. At least one further, third functional unit integrated in the communication interface module is configured to connect further field devices via input and/or output functionalities integrated in the communication interface module, and at least one serial interface integrated in the communication interface module can be used to configure the communication interface module.
Abstract:
An arrangement for cooling subassemblies of an automation or control system is disclosed, wherein the subassemblies each comprise at least one printed circuit board (LP) having electronic components of different temperature sensitivity arranged thereon. The printed circuit board (LP) has at least one first portion for temperature-sensitive components and at least one second portion for temperature-insensitive components that generate waste heat. Interspaces are arranged between the first portion and the second portion, the interspaces each forming a thermally insulated trench. Means can be provided which keep away the heat over the temperature-sensitive components in a suitable manner and dissipate the waste heat from the printed circuit board (LP) before the heat reaches the temperature-sensitive components.