The overall fundamentals of the Indian economy remain stable with the growth momentum expected to sustain. Over the last three years the DCS market in India grew at a very robust CAGR in excess of 20
Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its SIMATIC top connect system cabling to include a compact optocoupler module for facilitating quick switching of high load currents of up to 4 amperes at 24 volts DC.The new addition to the SIMATIC top connect module family is 134 millimeters wide. According to Siemens, these modules enable users to connect I/O components quickly and reliably to SIMATIC S7-300 Controller input/output modules. Another feature of the optocoupler technology is its high switching frequency of up to 500 hertz - as compared to the mere 5 to 10 switching cycles per minute achieved by conventional relays. It also has eight overload and short-circuit-proof 24 volt outputs, suitable for use with I/O devices with power requirements of up to four amperes. The operating state of each individual channel is indicated by red and green LEDs. The unit also has two group error signaling contacts which are activated in the event of a fault. Four channels are assigned to each signaling contact. The new optocoupler module is available with screw or spring-loaded terminals.
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