Washdown-Rated Ethernet and IP Distributed I/O Blocks from Omron

Omron Electronics, through a partnership with Brad Control, has released IP67 rated EtherNet/IP I/O blocks ERT1. By eliminating control cabinets and multiple wire runs, these IP67 rated blocks are designed for the harshest environments, even direct washdown.

The Ultra-Lock connectors provide a good seal and connection with just a push, instead of twisting. The “on-block” display allows maintenance personnel to read errors and IP addresses at the block, thus making troubleshooting line failures faster and easier, claims Omron.

The block’s IP address can be manually set at the block, no computer interface needed. Should a computer connection be available, engineers and maintenance staff can interface with and configure the block from a standard web browser.