Pluggable I/O Modules There are 2 variants of pluggable I/O modules: • Panel Bus I/O modules with communication via Panel Bus (light-gray housings). Panel Bus I/O modules are automatically commissioned (with firmware download) by the XCL8010 Controller. • LONWORKS Bus I/O modules (dark-gray housings) with communication via LONWORKS (FTT10-A, link power compatible) for easy integration and use with 3rd-party controllers.
Terminal SocketsPluggable I/O modules must be mounted on the appropriate terminal sockets. Pluggable Panel Bus I/O modules and pluggable LONWORKS Bus I/O modules use the same terminal sockets. These terminal sockets are available with push-in terminals (XS82…) or with screw-type terminals (XSU82…). Mixed I/O modules feature an integrated terminal socket.
Mixed I/O Modules
Besides the pluggable Panel Bus I/O modules (consisting of a terminal socket and a removable electronic module), there are also mixed Panel Bus I/O modules. Specifically: the XF830A and XFU830A are mixed Panel Bus I/O modules, featuring an integrated terminal socket and a variety of inputs and outputs. Mixed Panel Bus I/O modules have a light-gray housing and are likewise automatically commissioned (with firmware download) by the XCL8010 Controller.
Engineering with CARE During CARE
engineering, the type of I/O modules, terminal assignment and module configuration are defined depending on the application. Planning In this step, the following has to be defined, if applicable:
• Power supply
• Fusing
• Earth grounding
• Lightning protection
• Panel Bus wiring
• Design of a LONWORKS network
• Design of a C-Bus network
• Useful accessories • Cable selection