Additional I/O modules can be connected either locally or remotely using cables.
These new compact controllers are now available in a range of variants with different levels of performance and features.
Each of the systems comes equipped with 32 built-in digital and analog I/O channels and an x86 processor as standard features. Integrated powerlink, standard ethernet, CAN, RS232 and USB interfaces are also available.
The new CPU product range is complemented by two variants with fast Reaction technology.
The integrated I/O channels can be controlled with response times down to 1 μs using a function block library.
Source:
http://www.packagingnews.co.uk/equipment/br-launches-new-controllers-with-integrated-io/
