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Harsh I/O Modules

IP67-Rated HarshIO Modules provide quick and reliable solutions for connecting industrial controllers to I/O Devices in harsh environments where liquids, dust or vibration may be present.

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Product Highlights

Connection: IP Rating:Mounting Style:
Industrial controllers to sensors/actuators and
motorized roller drives		IP67-rated housings for harsh duty environments 
 		Direct machine-mountable
 

Features and Benefits

Modules provide fieldbus connectivity for EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, PROFINET and CANopen:
• Large range of connectivity options to meet customer requirements

IP67-rated housing:
• Suitable for use in harsh environments where liquids, dust or vibration may be present

Diagnostic LEDs:
• Visual diagnostic of network, I/O and power

Fixed I/O module versions:
• Quick commissioning and replacement

Reverse polarity with diagnostic LEDs, short circuit for I/O channels, output overload current:
• Built-in module protection features

Ethernet/IP module featuring QuickConnect (QC) technology:
• Module can power-up and operate in <500ms
• Conforms to EtherNet/IP QC Class A device and meets requirements of automobile manufacturers

Machine mountable:
• Reduces of cabinet space and wiring costs in the field

M12 Ultra-Lock Connection system:
• Fast, simple and secure connection; compatible with standard M12 threaded connectors

Classic 60.00 or compact 30.00mm housings:
• Meets customer requirements for in-cabinet or on-machine mounting

User configurable modules:
• Unique part stocking and user custom design

NPN/ PNP input:
• Modules support either NPN or PNP sensor

PROFINET module featuring Fast Start-Up (FSU) technology:
• Module can power-up and operate in <500ms
• Meets requirements from automobile manufacturers

Universal MDR system:
• PLCs can connect any MDRs without requiring specific systems

Overview

Molex supplies machine-mountable HarshIO Modules to support all major industrial fieldbus' including CANopen, EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety and PROFINET. Expertise in industrial communications and in-house manufacturing capability allows Molex to deliver high-quality products that are compliant with industrial standards.

Product characteristics of Harsh-Duty IO Modules such as 60.00 and 30.00mm housing formats, user configurable I/O channels, and 4- and 5-pin power versions simplify user choice and offer customers a broad product range. Each module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs to provide status information on network, power and input/ output. HarshIO modules accept standard threaded M8, M12 or Ultra-Lock M12 Connectors.

HarshIO Modules feature QuickConnect (QC) for EtherNet/IP and Fast Start-Up (FSU) technology for PROFINET to bring exceptional speed and versatility to all industries using automatic tool change (ATC) robots for repetitive tasks with precision. QC and FSU functionality enable modules to start and operate in 500ms and meet the requirements of automotive manufacturers.

Motorized Drive Rollers (MDR) typically require a proprietary system to operate, which are specific to one MDR manufacturer. Molex’s HarshIO modules allow any Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC/PAC) to connect to MDRs over an Ethernet fieldbus.

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Applications

Automotive:
Agriculture equipment
Buses
Construction equipment
Cranes
Trucks

Industrial Automation:
Automotive assembly lines
Complex machine builders
Conveyors and conveying
Factory automation
Filling and packaging machines
Food and beverage processing
Injection molding machines
Material handling
Oil and gas exploration sensors
Printing and publishing machines
Process controls
Robot and other machine control
Semiconductors

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.