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February 2009

Ethernet/IP Communication Card for Altivar® 61 and 71 Variable Frequency Drives

When you need to integrate advanced drives technology with your installed PLCs our small powerful Ethernet IP Communication Card for Altivar 61 and 71 Variable Frequency Drives does things our competition says are impossible.

This card allows Schneider Electric Drives and our competitors’ PLCs to talk to each other…to work with each other… to simplify your automation processes.

Our Ethernet/IP Communication Card provides the user with seamless integration of our Altivar 61 or Altivar 71 variable frequency drives (VFDs) into your existing automation architectures – saving you time and money – all with the transparency, speed and flexibility of an Ethernet connection.

This cost-effective solution allows you to:

• Connect Altivar 61 and 71 VFDs with installed competitive PLCs
• Replace installed drives with no additional coding required
• Reduce the size of managed and unmanaged switches in the control panel
• Daisy chain multiple drives – using the dual port card – without the need for additional hardware
• Access, monitor and maintain your system via a Web browser

Our Ethernet/IP Communication Card provides a simple, yet highly flexible solution for improving drive performance and efficiency, while maintaining the integrity of your automated processes.

> Learn more about the Eithernet/IP Communication Card for the Altivar 61 and 71 Variable Frequency Drives

XS1 Basic Sensor line offers the right function and price for OEM manufacturers

The XS1 Basic Series Osiprox sensor line was developed to address the OEM and End User market needs for a high quality, feature rich product at the right price. The basic series offers extended ranges in a shorter barrel length that are easy to install, economical, packaged to suit industrial ordering quantities and are ideal for Packaging, Automotive and Material Handling.

• Easy to install:
- Compact product (short), easier integration in the machine
- Increased range (x2), sensing distance easier to adjust,
- All standard diameters (complete range, from Ø 6.5 to Ø 30),
• Economical:
- “Machine manufacturers” products without loss of Schneider Electric quality
- Sold in lots, easier unpacking and reduced carton disposal

> Learn more about our XS1 Basic Sensor Line

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