Pepperl+Fuchs offers a wide range of interface modules for connecting WCS read heads to standard interfaces. All available interface modules are compatible with read heads with the special RS-485 interface, and up to four read heads can be connected.
The following interface modules are available:
- PROFIBUS
- DeviceNet
- CANopen
- PROFINET
- EtherNet/IP
- EtherCAT
- FSoE (safeWCS/PUS)
Safety Guaranteed
The proven WCS is also available for applications that require a safety level up to SIL 3/PL e. For this purpose, two safeWCS/PUS read heads are combined with the safe evaluation unit (Position Unit Safe, PUS). The safe evaluation unit acts as a safe gateway to the fieldbus: It processes the redundant signals from the read heads, creates a safe position value, and derives a safe speed value from it. It also transmits diagnostic data that is available as a basis for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Pepperl+Fuchs GB Ltd.
77 Ripponden Road
Oldham OL1 4EL, Lancs.
United Kingdom
sales@gb.pepperl-fuchs.com
+44 161 6336431
Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. Continuous innovation, enduring quality, and steady growth have been the foundation of our success for more than 70 years. Pepperl+Fuchs employs 6,300 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia and Vietnam, most of them ISO 9001 certified.