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Modular remote I/O system CPX-AP-A

Do you need to optimize and simplify the topology and cabling of your automation systems? Do you want to minimize the effort involved in project engineering and commissioning? With the modular remote I/O technology of the CPX-AP-A system, you can reduce the complexity of the architecture and achieve a flexible and decentralized configuration with real-time communication. Our Automation Platform connects remote I/O and valve terminals and helps to increase your efficiency, reduce costs and improve the overall performance of your automation solutions. The flexibility and scalability of CPX-AP-A are decisive factors for your success. Discover the many possibilities offered by the CPX-AP-A and take your automation systems to a new level of efficiency!

You can find detailed information on the CPX-AP-A remote I/O system in the brochure for download or order directly from the shop.

At a glance: the Automation Platform for real-time performance from Festo

Modern automation topologies ensure free and seamless connectivity, embedded in future-proof and compatible concepts for the flexible automation of entire machines or individual machine modules. And this is independent of the network used and without restrictions: pneumatic and electric, communicative and intelligent – perfect interaction, right through to the cloud.

1. Remote I/O topology on CPX-AP-A

  • Freely scalable, flexible and powerful system architecture based on the Automation Platform from Festo
  • AP uses a hybrid approach to combine modular CPX-AP-A and decentralized CPX-AP-I structures
  • The modular CPA-AP-A enables communication with the higher-level control system via a fieldbus module
  • The decentralized CPX-AP-I modules and other CPX-AP-A systems are connected via AP communication

2. Decentralized integration of CPX-AP-I modules

  • CPX-AP-I consists of various powerful I/O modules and the IO-Link Master
  • The ultra-light and compact modules with IP65/67 degree of protection communicate with each other via AP in line topology
  • The 24 VDC supply voltage is looped through from module to module or can be fed in again at any point

3. IO-Link® connection of electric drives and grippers

  • Up to 15 IO-Link Master modules for 4 devices each on one CPX-AP-A terminal enable powerful decentralized point-to-point communication
  • Direct connection of electric drives from the Simplified Motion Series and electric grippers
  • All Festo IO-Link® products (e.g. valve terminals, vacuum generators or sensors) can be connected to the CPX-AP-A IO-Link Master and it is open for IO-Link® products from other manufacturers

4. Valve terminal topology

  • Modular complete terminal CPX-AP-A with attached valve terminal for direct mounting in the machine
  • Additional valve terminals can be integrated into the system via AP communication
  • The configuration of the topology and joint commissioning is carried out flexibly and quickly, simply and safely with the Festo Automation Suite

5. Decentralized integration of valve terminals

  • Demand-driven and clear automation topology with decentralized installation of the valve terminal
  • Consumer-optimized machine layout and free electrical (remote I/O) and pneumatical (valve terminal) system design
  • Connection of the valve terminals via AP to just 1 fieldbus module for communication with the higher-level controller reduces overhead costs

6. Connection of pneumatic actuators and grippers

  • Functional and highly modular VTUX valve terminal with a flow rate of up to 670 l/min, later also with vacuum generation directly on the valve terminal
  • Connection of pneumatic drives and grippers, such as piston rod cylinders, mini slides, grippers or rotary actuators

7. AP communication in real time

  • Connection of two AP lines for decentralized system topologies to CPX-AP-A
  • Can be combined completely freely in any AP line: decentralized remote I/O modules CPX-AP-I and various valve terminals with AP interface as well as modular CPX-AP-A as stand-alone terminal or with valve terminal
  • Highest performance of all participants in real time with 200 Mbaud data rate and 250µs cycle time
  • Up to 80 modules in an AP communication system with up to 50 m cable length between the individual participants

Samuel Haas, Product Management Controls, Festo SE & Co. KG

"You can adapt the automation architecture of your machine to your individual design philosophy at low cost and with little effort. Our seamless connectivity allows you to freely combine remote I/O systems with electric and pneumatic automation, – always supported by suitable engineering tools."

Samuel Haas
Product Management Controls, Festo SE & Co. KG

Structure and benefits of different topologies with CPX-AP-A

If you would like to find out more about the advantages and ensuing benefits of different topologies with remote I/O systems, then please click through the gallery now.