The PCH Network Portal redefines and revolutionizes decentralized machine I/O's architecture. The PCH Portal was engineered to offer up to 12 individually configurable M12 ports as dual digital I/O's with true PNP/NPN circuitry switching as well as IO-Link A or IO-Link B master channels for easy machine design changes. The integrated configurability gives the user flexibility in designing I/O architecture. The PCH Network Portal is designed for general pneumatic control of industrial machinery on an Ethernet network for all types of automated industrial equipment.
The PCH Network Portal supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET I/O, Modbus TCP and EtherCAT industrial communication protocols to communicate with other industrial controllers in the automation industry. Extensive configurability, secure Bluetooth diagnostics, and multiple zoning options are just a handful of innovations that make the PCH Network Portal a revolutionary new tool in the network connectivity arena.
The value of the PCH Network Portal is its powerful multi-functional characteristics including flexible design, intuitive interfaces and streamlined diagnostics. These benefits make for easy user integration, strong diagnostic capabilities, and the reduced cost of machinery architecture. Costs are reduced through fewer components or the ability to connect components differently on the network to maximize cost savings.
Markets:
• In-Plant Automotive
• Packaging
• General industrial
Features / Benefits:
• The PCH Network Portal is an intuitive, easy to configure device which thereby simplifies I/O on the network by reducing the overall connection cost of equipment. Designed to provide smart, intuitive feedback to the user for preventative maintenance this helps eliminate the risk of missed-connections while reducing setup time and increases the inter-operability for ease of integration within multiple different network topologies.
• The PCH Network Portal has always same dimensions and foot print in all versions. With only one CAD file and order-no., engineers can integrate it very quick and logistic handling becomes simple and effective.
• The PCH Network Portal supports prognostic maintenance work with protection on reverse polarity, under and over voltage, over current, short circuit warnings and parameter limit errors to name a few. It also offers a rolling log of forty errors, warnings and events and helpful troubleshooting suggestions like a built-in technician.
• The PCH Network Portal has an embedded webpage for remote diagnostics and visualization of process data or via a web server when remote maintenance is desired allowing for easy integration.
• Configuration is easily accomplished with the Web browser and PCH tools embedded software. Enhancements such as a USB, Bluetooth and Rotary switches allow for easy set up.
• The PCH Network Portal is “Safe Power Capable” which allows for test pulse (OSSD) compatibility and can be supplied auxiliary power from a safe output device following machinery directives.
• Easy zoning of PCH Network Portal is accomplished with two separate power pins and two separate grounds (one for each zone) which allows the customer to bring safe or non-safe power to each pin. Two safe zones or two standard zones can be easily set up to suit the application.
• Suitable for use with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET I/O, EtherCAT and Modbus TCP Ethernet based protocols
Applications:
• Material Handling
• Vehicle Body Assembly
• Assembly Line
• End of Arm Tooling (EOAT)
• Automated Industrial Equipment
