October 31, 2006 - MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Phoenix Contact introduces the new IL MII BK DI8 DO4-PAC Bus Coupler, which allows seamless connection of INLINE Modular I/O to the Mechatrolink Motion Field Network. When used in combination with Mechatrolink-compatible drives and controls, the MII BK permits easy integration of scalable I/O to provide an overall solution with single network motion and machine control.The MII BK features eight digital inputs and four digital outputs and offers expansion configurations with a wide range of available input and output modules, including high density digital, analog and temperature input.
The bus coupler is compatible with Mechatrolink I and Mechatrolink II networks and provides the onboard diagnostics and modular advantage of the Phoenix Contact INLINE system. Phoenix Contact is an Executive Member of the Mechatrolink Members Association (MMA), the Japan-based user organization dedicated to the development and promotion of the Mechatrolink motion network. The Mechatrolink motion network is an easy and cost-effective communication solution that covers the requirements of high-performance. multi-axis servo systems.
One hundred seventy industrial companies belong to MMA, which was founded by Yaskawa Electric, the world’s largest manufacturer of regulating drives, servo control systems and robotics.Phoenix Contact is a leader in electrical connection, electronic interface and industrial automation technologies. Phoenix Contact USA, located in Middletown, Pa., is a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG of Blomberg, Germany.
The company operates 40 subsidiaries and employs more than 7,500 people around the world. Our Integrated Management Systems include a formal Quality, Environmental and Safety program that meets International Standards Organization's (ISO) requirements (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:1999).