“Schneider/Télémécanique TeSys Model U with Beckhoff Module”
Schneider Electric has introduced a newly designed product family for protecting and switching motors within the “TeSys” product line. Télémécanique TeSys Model U is a very compact motor starter that can be connected directly with the Bus Terminal system via the KL8601 communication module developed by Beckhoff. Schneider customers therefore benefit from almost unlimited fieldbus systems. Similar to the KL8001 Power Terminal, the motor starter integrates seamlessly into the Terminal Bus.
The motor starter is integrated into the fieldbus systems via a common, shielded RJ45 cable and a new adapter terminal, type KL8610. The RJ45 cable can also handle the 24 V supply needed for the contactor. The maximum distance between the KL8610 and the first motor starter module is 5 m, the maximum distance between two starters is 0.5 m. Up to 8 starters can be connected in series. Remote mounting of I/O and power components is thus possible within the control cabinet. The user is provided with a true “Plug & Play” solution.
This cooperation leads to a significant expansion of the range of Beckhoff Power Terminals. Additional information in the next PC Control issue.
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Estimated market release 1st quarter 2003. The KL8601 communication module, the KL8610 adapter terminal and the cable can be ordered from Schneider Electric/Télémécanique or Beckhoff. The motor starter can be ordered only from Schneider. The fieldbus system can be ordered from Beckhoff. We reserve the right to make technical changes. |