The MAC Valves MI/O 67 Fieldbus is a cleverly designed fieldbus module that takes MAC’s well-known pneumatic valve technology toward Industry 4.0.
By integrating existing MAConnect® solenoid bases with a protocol module (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, PowerLink, I/O Link or Modbus/TCP), both control logic and power are controlled via one standardized connection. This creates a compact and clear system with minimal cabling and maximum modularity.
Below are some of the general features of the platform.
MI/O‐67® Communications Module
The Communications Module is the brains of the MI/O‐67® platform and is the minimum required module to implement a fieldbus solution. There are 6 protocols available:
Each Communication Module is capable of driving up to 32 solenoids (32 singles, 16 doubles max or any combination of the two up to 32 solenoids) on the MAConnect® stack. The module has a capability of outputting 8 A max (0.5 A max per channel) to the MAConnect® stack.
You can connect up to 12 additional add‐on modules to each Communication Module and have 8A shared across those additional modules.
All of the MI/O‐67® modules operate on a 24VDC negative common setup. The node is attached to the MAConnect® stack via a valve series specific adapter.
The Communications Modules is available in both a 7/8” 4‐pin mini and 7/8” 5‐pin mini power configuration and incorporates two Ethernet M12 ports for pass through communication to other network devices. The valve power is brought in on different pins than the electronics power, for isolation purposes, and both have the capability to handle up to 8A.
Available Add-on modules:
MI/O‐67®MAConnect® Series
There are three different MAConnect® series adapters available which are :
