Phoenix Contact Inline Series —The Flexible I/O System for the Control Cabinet | Modular IO Terminals & Block IO Modules:

Discover the practical advantages of Inline: the bus and power supply do not have to be wired; they are connected automatically when the extension modules are plugged in. What's more, the system does not require an additional bus termination. COMBICON spring-cage technology ensures fast I/O wiring. Thanks to the wiring level which is separated from the electronics, terminal replacement can be carried out quickly and easily. Inline is the flexible all-rounder designed down to the last detail for use in control cabinets. You can design your automation functions to suit your specific requirements from a wide range of I/Os and function terminals for all popular fieldbus systems and Ethernet networks.

The Inline product range consists of:
– Inline Modular IOs: Modular terminals
– Inline Block IOs: Compact remote I/O modules

With just a few exceptions, the automation terminals consist of an electronics base (Inline Modular IO) or an electronic module (Inline Block IO) and one or more connectors for connecting the I/O or power supply. The electronics can be replaced without removing a single wire from the connector. Inline Modular IO terminals and Block IO modules meet IP20 protection. They can be used in closed control cabinets or in control boxes (terminal boxes) with IP54 protection or higher according to EN 60529. The compact design means that most Inline Modular IO terminals and all Block IO modules can be installed in standard terminal boxes.

Bus connection (network) Inline Modular IO: The Inline station is integrated in the bus system via a bus coupler or controller. The bus is controlled by the Inline station through data routing. Inline Block IO: The bus interface is integrated in the module. The bus is connected directly to the I/O module. The Inline terminals and Block IO modules have connectors for 1, 2, 3, and 4-wire sensors or actuators. The wires are connected using spring-cage technology. For more detailed information, please refer to the individual sections.

System Features:

Maximum flexibility, thanks to a large selection of I/O terminals, function terminals, bus couplers, and controllers

The narrow overall width and tailored number of channels of the I/O terminals save space in the control cabinet

International approvals as well as safety and Ex i modules enable a wide range of applications

Local bus extension to the field without additional bus couplers, thanks to the branch terminal

Inline Modular I/O Features:

Can be easily installed side by side without tools

Open, flexible, and modular structure

Terminals of varying widths can be combined to create a time-saving, compact, and cost-effective station structure

-slot terminals: These terminals enable optimum adaptation to the desired configuration. They enable a flexible and compact station structure without unnecessary reserve installation space.

8-slot terminals: These terminals provide a fast and effective station structure for larger stations.

Functional orientation of the control box or control cabinet

The modular structure makes it possible to assemble standard function blocks in advance. Parts of the system can be started up independently of one another. This means that pretests can be carried out when the system is set up and the whole system can be adapted and extended.

Automatic creation of isolated groups, potential circuits, and data circuits

The amount of costly parallel wiring is reduced

Within a station, potential and data routing can be carried out without additional wiring.

Supports all popular bus systems

Inline Block I/O Features:

Integrated bus interface for all popular bus systems

High channel density

Compact 55 mm flat design

Can be easily installed without tools

Same look and feel as Inline Modular IO

Automation Terminal Versions:

Bus couplers to integrate the Inline station into various bus systems, some with input and output function for digital signals

The bus can be connected using copper or fiber optic technology

Terminals with remote bus branch for opening an INTERBUS remote bus branch

The remote bus branch can be connected using copper or fiber optic technology

Terminals for supplying the supply voltages and segmenting the station (with and without fuse)

Accessory terminals (potential distributor terminals, distance terminals)

Input and output terminals for digital and analog signals

Power-level terminals for switching, protecting, and monitoring three-phase standard motors

Branch terminals for integrating further product ranges (e.g., integration of a Fieldline)

Modular local bus in the Inline station) or to extend the local bus by several rows

Terminals for open and closed-loop control, communication, and position detection

Safety modules

Programmable terminals (CPU and Inline Controller)

Input modules, output modules, and I/O modules for digital and analog signals

Bus interface is integrated in the module