EATON XN300 Slice card modular I/O system

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XN300—the slice card modular I/O system for the machine building industry

Eaton‘s ultra-compact, slice card–based XN300 modular I/O system features

a high channel density plug-in connection system and can be combined

with HMI PLC products in order to create the ideal system solution for your

applications.

The secret? Application-oriented functions that result in lower device costs and

combine optimum performance with compact dimensions.

All this is combined with a sleek design and a convenient installation concept

that makes handling easier and allows users to pre-assemble their I/O stations

and the components they will be connecting.

Moreover, the plug-in terminal system and the way in which signals are clearly

identified make commissioning easier and round off the system‘s characteristics,

making it the perfect solution for the needs of machine building applications

meant for mass production.

Compact

Space is always at a premium— especially when it comes to the machine building

industry.

Of course, this should come as no surprise in a sector where the drive toward

miniaturization is resulting in the use of even more compact components.

Or, to put it another way, every cubic centimeter counts. That is why the housings

used in the XN300 system can accommodate up to20 channels, with push-in

terminal technology and status displays, on a front area of 12.5 x 102 mm and a

height of 72 mm.

Simple

Time is money. The XN300 system has been developed with this in mind, which is

why the installation work for it can be broken down into ideal and efficient steps

that allow for pre-assembly and save a significant amount of time.

This can be seen, for instance, in the system‘s use of plug-in terminals and in how

it makes it possible to conveniently split installation work into two different steps

(putting together a block and then installing it on a mounting rail).

In fact, assembling a functional block and then mounting it as a unit on a rail can

be easily done in record time—and without using any tools. All it takes afterthat is

inserting the necessary wires into the push-in terminals or connecting the appropriate

connectors and just like that, your system is ready to go.

Efficient

The various modules are functionally designed for practical applications, minimizing

the amount of devices needed. This not only goes easy on your wallet, but also reduces

the amount of space required Convenient and easy to wire A plug-in connection system

makes it possible to quickly connect and replace modules,which in turn makes it much

easier to commission and service machines. Each module can accommodate up to 20

channels, which are distributed among five plug connectors as required for the application

at hand.

Accessories include keying pins designed to ensure that plugs will not be mixed up.

The push-in terminals have the following conductor cross-sections:

Connection specifications

• Solid wire

• 24–16 AWG

• Stranded wire with insulated ferrule

• 24–18 AWG

• Stranded wire with uninsulated ferrule

• 24–16 AWG

Neat and easy to keep track of

A clear functional layout makes it possible to easily keep track of things despite the

modules high channel density:

• Mechanical latches can be easily accessed—even after a module is installed

• Labels for individual identification

• Individually programmable user LEDs can be used as slot-specific indicators

• Each module has a status LED that shows its communication status

• The signal state for each wire is shown right next to where the wire is connected

• Different signal colors make it easy to identify functions (green = input, yellow =

output, red = fault)

Solution-oriented and multifunctional

The devices‘ application oriented functions reduce the number of slice cards required.

This means, for instance, that digital outputs can be powered and fused in groups,

as well as switched off centrally. In addition, digital inputs can perform additional

counter functions, while analog modules include additional functions such as a reference

voltage, temperature measuring, cold-junction compensation, etc.

With the XN300. you can rest assured knowing that you will find the ideal configuration

for the exact system solution you want.