The büS distribution box Type ME66 is an extension module for Bürkert
products (valves, sensors, process control systems), which is based on EDIP
(Efficient Device Integration Platform) and used in processes requiring a high
degree of protection. Type ME66 consists of network ports which allow the
easy distribution of the büS/CANopen based communication lines as well as
the associated power supply for the attached devices. With the help of eight
M12 ports, CANopen based Bürkert field devices can be connected directly
to the ME66. The power supply of the field devices can be provided either by
an M12 L-Power (up to 32A) or an A-coded M12 connector (up to 4A). One
of these additional participants will typically be an Industrial Ethernet Gateway
Type ME63 or ME43, which provides the connection to industrial control
systems via all common industry standards for Industrial Ethernet. The power
supply via the M12 L-Power input can supply further field devices located
close to the process via the second M12 L-Power output. Using a switch on
the device, the power distribution can separated to provide two independent
power rails.
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