INTERBUS Ruggedline modules are provided for harsh ambient conditions or in the case of high requirements regarding system diagnostics. To ensure maximum availability, these modules are equipped with a zinc die-cast housing (IP67). This means they can even be mounted in the immediate vicinity of welding tongs, for example. Each Ruggedline module consists of a mounting panel and electronics module. The electronics module is snapped onto the mounting panel and fastened with two screws, if necessary. Peripheral faults can be clearly localized using the extended diagnostics. Short circuits in the sensor supply are signaled in groups of four inputs each, for example. And, in the case of a short circuit at an output, the respective output is even displayed directly. This information is made available to the controller as well as displayed on the module. For the modules with a fiber-optic connection, the diagnostic capability goes one step further. D
