Efficient automation with remote I/O from Festo
Industrial automation is constantly evolving – and with it the requirements for modern machine architectures. With its remote I/O products and innovative AP communication, Festo offers an end-to-end solution that helps companies remain competitive. The modular concept ensures maximum flexibility, optimized cost structures, and efficient integration into existing control systems.
Seamless connectivity and performance in real time – Festo AP system communication
The innovative system communication technology enables consistent and high-performance networking of automation components. For seamless integration of remote I/O systems, valve manifolds, and electric drives in real time.
- High flexibility: Scalable and modular connection of components. Up to 80 modules in an AP communication system with up to 50 m cable length between the individual participants
- Low latency times: High real-time capability for precise control with 200 Mbaud data rate and 250 µs cycle time
- Simple integration: Compatibility with existing automation solutions
- Cost savings: Reduction in the amount of wiring and control components Time savings during commissioning
- Robust architecture: High resistance to interference in industrial environments
- Integration of IO-Link® devices: from Festo and other manufacturers via IO-Link Master Connection of valve manifolds and pneumatic components
Remote I/O modules IP65 / IP67
CPX-AP-A
Area of application: Suitable for applications that require a high degree of modularity and flexibility, especially when both electrical and pneumatic
Integration: Enables communication with higher-level controllers via Ethernet-based fieldbus modules and supports the connection of decentralized CPX-AP-I modules and other CPX-AP-A systems via AP communication.
CPX-AP-I
Area of application: Ideal for applications that require robust and compact modules, for example in confined or decentralized installation environments.
Integration: Can be operated independently or integrated into a CPX-AP-A system via AP communication, creating a flexible and scalable system architecture.
Real-time performance in the system: Remote I/O and AP communication from Festo
The combined use of CPX-AP-A and CPX-AP-I and Festo AP communication allows automation solutions with electrical and pneumatic components to be implemented, enabling a hybrid architecture of centralized and decentralized connection. The result: increased efficiency and optimum adaptability of the entire system!
- Flexibility and scalability: CPX-AP-A can serve as a central module, while CPX-AP-I modules are installed decentrally to connect remote sensors and actuators.
- Reduced complexity and costs: The seamless integration of both systems simplifies cabling and speeds up project engineering and commissioning. The connection of valve manifolds via AP to just one fieldbus module for communication with the higher-level controller counters overhead costs.
- Real-time communication: Both systems support AP communication with high data rates and short cycle times, which ensures fast and reliable data transmission.
Festo Automation Suite
The PC-based Festo Automation Suite software combines parameterization, programming and servicing of Festo components in a single program. It enables commissioning of the entire drive package, from the mechanical units to the control system. Perfect for making industrial automation simple, efficient and seamless. You only work with one program and always have all the information and tools at hand.
- Just five steps to a runnable drive system
- Greatly simplified integration into the control program
- Customizable thanks to device-specific plug-ins and extensions
- Integrated control programming
- Access to device information and instructions directly from the software
