ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 13 LPEhDoVeAniNxCEontact Speed starters for motors up to 7.5 kW now with a pluggable network module for IO-Link The pluggable network interface enables devices to be commissioned quickly and configured and diagnosed conveniently. The IO-Link network module enables direct access to operating, diagnostics, and status data. It therefore lays the foundation for increased system availability and more efficient maintenance processes. The plug-and-play installation significantly reduces the amount of wiring required and simplifies integration into existing automation solutions. At the same time, users benefit from end-to-end data transmission all the way down to the field level and transparent data availability. Preconfigured function blocks for the TIA Portal, Studio 5000, and the PLCnext Technology automation platform provide additional support. They simplify integration into conventional engineering environments and reduce the effort required for commissioning and programming. To ensure safe machine integration, the base unit Single Pair Ethernet: A unified standard lays the foundation for factory automation A standardised pin connector pattern for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) lays the foundation for consistent Ethernet communication all the way down to the field level. Standardisation based on IEC 63171-7 increases planning certainty for device manufacturers and users and supports cross-manufacturer interoperability of SPE applications. With the new pluggable IO-Link network module for the Contactron speed starter from Phoenix Contact, users now have access to an even more flexible solution for simple and efficient motor control. The combination of proven speed controller functions and modern IO-Link communication ensures seamless integration into machine and system concepts. includes the Safe Torque Off (STO) function as standard. Configuration is easily performed via the USI interface on the network module using a standard USB-C cable. Combined with the established functions of the speed starter, machine builders and system operators gain a powerful solution for modern drive applications. The intuitive installation, digital networking via IO-Link, and the modular device concept ensure greater flexibility, reduced engineering effort, and future-proof machine communication. With its pluggable IO-Link network module, the Contactron speed starter sets new standards for the intelligent and networked control of threephase asynchronous motors up to 7.5 kW. Leading industrial companies and user organisations are working together to advance the development of the standard. The pin connector pattern is intended for IP20, M8, M12, and M12 Hybrid designs. This will make it easier to plan and implement devices and networks in the future. Users benefit from high data transmission rates, long transmission ranges, and the simultaneous transmission of data and power with up to 52 W effective output. Phoenix Contact is actively involved in the further development of SPE technology and in the standardisation of the new pin connector pattern. The relevant standard is currently being developed and is expected to be finalised by the end of 2026. The first IP20 and M12 connectors featuring the new pin connector pattern are expected in early 2027.
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