Modular automation system

摘要

Modular automation system and method are disclosed. A central automation device can be constructed and upgraded using one of a plurality of selectable and variously upgradable baseboards. The automation device can be upgraded using one of a plurality of central units which have uniform external dimensions yet differing data processing power and data storage capacities. At least one input/output expansion device can be directly coupled onto the central unit. Each of the selectable baseboards has a field bus connection interface for a standard field bus connection to a decentral input/output unit.

主权项

1. A modular automation system for industrial automation technology, comprising:
a central automation device including a central processing unit and one of a plurality of selectable and variously upgradeable baseboards, the central automation device being upgraded using one of a plurality of central processing units which have uniform external dimensions yet differing data processing power and data storage capacities, and at least one input/output expansion device including an input/output expansion module and an input/output terminal block, the input/output expansion device being directly coupled to the central automation device, wherein each of the selectable baseboards has a field bus connection interface for a standard field bus connection to a decentralized input/output unit,
wherein the central automation device and the at least one input/output expansion device are electrically connected without cable connections via plug connections, the central automation device and the at least one input/output expansion device being directly connected via the plug connections without intervening components therebetween, andwherein the at least one input/output expansion device of the decentralized input/output unit includes a housing in which at least one input/output expansion module is housed, and a terminal block onto which an I/O module is pluggable within the housing by means of a detachable connection.