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10 Sensor/Actuator Boxes
580 General Product Information

Signal Acquisition in Exceptionally Harsh Extreme Mechanical Performance
For Signal Acquisition at the Machine A system/machine is exposed to severe mecha-
Level Conditions
The sensor/actuator boxes are very robust and nical and thermal influences. It is important to
Passive M8/M12 sensor/actuator boxes process its signals despite strong vibration and
are placed close to the process and ac- comply with degree of protection IP67 or IP68 with shock. The sensor/actuator boxes are used at
quire signals at the machine level. They molded cabling (72 hours at 1 m water depth). the machine level. Full encapsulation safeguards
can be used in very harsh environmental Therefore, they are the ideal solution for applications
system operation, mitigating the effects of extreme
conditions and establish the connection where signals must be recorded under extreme
vibration and temperature loads when collecting
from sensors and actuators to the control- environmental conditions (temperature, shock, signals and supplying power via the connecting
ler across molded or detachable cables. vibration) without a control cabinet. They’re also
Use of standardized pluggable connectors excellent alternatives when the use of an active IP67 cable of the controller or other automation com-
ponents in the uncritically positioned area of the
supports sensor and actuator plug & play,
I/O system would not be cost-effective due to a control cabinet.
and the individual wiring of I/O signals to
low signal count or simple signal conditions (digital
automation components in the control cabi-
signal acquisition/output).
net is simplified via trunk cable. Cabling is
well-arranged and minimized.
Flexible Assembly
The sensor/actuator boxes can be directly moun-
ted on the machine. Extensive engineering en-
Plug & play Connection Technology
sures compliance with standardized specifications
The sensor/actuator boxes with a removable con-
from CNOMO guidelines regarding the spacing
necting cable (M16 or M23 pluggable connector)
of assembly drill holes that are often used in
are well-suited to areas where frequent easy release passive distributor or sensor/actuator boxes. An
and reconnection is required (transport, modifica- optional adapter is available that can be used
tion, service, etc.). to seamlessly mount two modules side by side.
This has the advantage of maintaining a defined
distance for proper routing of the sensor/actuator
cables and of avoiding contamination points.
Fixed Trunk Cable
The sensor/actuator boxes with molded cables are
preferred when challenging cable paths do not
allow the use of preassembled M16/M23 cables.

● Simple and economical addition to
IP20 automation products
- With increased requirements for environmental conditions
- For plug & play connection technology when needed
- For simpler cable installation in the form of trunk cables
● High-quality PUR connecting cables (suitable for drag chains, halogen free)
● Fully encapsulated (resistance and leak-proof)
● Flange sockets (metal design)
● -25 °C to +80 °C operating temperature range
● Incl. status LEDs