Modular remote I/O system 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bus interface for communication in Ethernet-based networks with the higher-level controller
• With AP interface for communication with other AP participants (remote I/O, valve terminals)
• Module can be freely positioned on the terminal and independent of the 24 VDC system supply

• High data transmission rate, e.g. for I/O data from sensors, actuators, PLCs or process equipment
• Transmission of non-real-time critical information such as diagnostics and configuration information
• Sufficient Ethernet bandwidth to transmit real-time and non-real-time data in parallel

Cost-effective and compact AP interface for additional AP participants

• Modular remote I/O CPA-AP-A
• Decentralized remote I/O modules CPX-AP-I
• Valve terminals with AP interface

Two variants of the 24 VDC power supply for the remote I/O modules

• Only 24 VDC output for additional AP participants (internal power supply from the terminal)
• 24 VDC power supply for the remote I/O terminal and voltage output for additional AP participants (no power supply for attached valve terminals)

Real-time communication with 200 MBaud data rate and 250 μs cycle time

• All modules can be combined as required and can be flexibly connected in series
• Digital and analog input and output modules up to 32-way in the future
• IO-Link Master for any IO-Link® devices at field level, e.g. electric drives, proportional pneumatic valves, vacuum generator, sensors
• Diagnostic LEDs for displaying the module operating status and connected sensors or actuators

• Transmission of voltage and communication from one module to the next and to the valve terminal
• Connection of the blocks to each other using self-forming angled fittings
• The connection can be loosened and retightened several times

• Power supply for the 24 VDC supply voltage for I/O modules and valve terminals (system and load voltage)
• Variant for additional supply of the load voltage of outputs and valves to form voltage zones
• Variant with 24 VDC forwarding supply for additional AP participants or external components

• Connection between the remote I/O and the attached valve terminal
• Interface for VTUX and MPA-S with flat plate silencer, compressed air supply port and auxiliary pilot air
• Interface for VTSA with module slot for any CPX-AP-A module, optional voltage supply and voltage forwarding, short-circuit shutdown and short-circuit diagnostics

• Application-optimized valve terminal variants with full range of functions mounted directly on the remote I/O
  • VTUX: highly modular
  • MPA-S: very compact
  • VTSA: sturdy and powerful
• Complete electrical and pneumatic terminal in IP65/67 for direct mounting in the machine
• Separated system voltage and load voltage

Modules and interlinking blocks are made of sturdy, high-quality polymer with fiberglass

• Flame retardant and halogen-free
• Suitable for welding applications
• High electromagnetic compatibility
• No epoxy resin filling, making it environmentally friendly and easily recyclable

Metal is used wherever necessary because of standard requirements or for assembly

• Metal fittings and connections on the system supply
• Metal sleeves for shielding on plug connectors of the module
• End plates and mounting elements, pneumatic interfaces