Modularity and connectivity for any size and performance

Scalability in size – from small and compact to large and modular

For any application size, the optimum hardware configuration

is easily achieved: the processing power can either be

centralized at one location with distributed logical I/O devices,

or intelligent I/O devices can carry out specific tasks in

the field to enhance performance and relieve the central processor.

Three system architectures provide scalability from small and

compact to large and modular systems:

Compact

One processor module with integrated, fast I/O devices. This

configuration is ideally suited for:

− Smaller applications

− Limited-space applications

− Intelligent field devices, e.g. subsystems in distributed applications

Standard

One processor module with separate, fast logical I/O

devices. This configuration is ideally suited for:

− Standard industrial applications with central processing

− Small applications with detached, fast I/O Modular

One or several central processor modules with separate, fast,

intelligent I/O and fast logical I/O devices.

Full and trouble-free integration into higher-level plant control

systems as well as future expansions and reconfigurations

are easy thanks to the fully modular architecture.