Molex introduces HarshIO Industrial Ethernet I/O modules for electric drive rolls

     Molex introduces a new HarshIO Industrial Ethernet I/O module that enables programmable logic controllers to be connected to electric drive rollers via an Ethernet fieldbus. This operation does not require the use of a proprietary system specific to one MDR manufacturer and no longer depends on the application in use and the type of MDR. This product is intended for system builders, integrators and end users engaged in conveyor line design in factory automation, material handling and baggage handling applications.

     Modules are equipped with metal plates for functional grounding; 4 - and 5-pole power connector versions; Ultra-Lock M12 connector; IP67 grade seal; Eight digital channels; Four electric drive roller channels; Diagnostic LED; Three rotary switches; Two-port Ethernet switch; Ethernet metal plates that allow both ODVA and PI grounding strategies; And Ethernet fieldbus connectivity.

     Eric Gory, global product Manager at Molex, said: "There is no comparable product on the market today. "With timely predictive maintenance, reduced downtime, faster debugging, and data collection that helps prioritize operators' work, Molex's new modules provide customers with better operational quality."

     Compared to similar products, Molex's MDR modules can control up to four MDRS on a single module, simplifying the system. This product can also automatically detect the Japanese ITO PM500XE/XP and Interno EC310 model MDR, providing active MDR protection through intelligent energy dissipation function.