Product Description

The 5LS187.6 is a product offered by the B&R Automation that is under the 5LS Series; this is a universal module that is capable of offering solutions when it comes to connectivity as well as optimal performance in industrial applications. A CAN bus interface is installed in this module with the 4MPP connector size and it has the maximal timing rate of 500 kBit/s. It provides significant functionality in an array of industrial applications to foster reliable communication.

There is also an introduction of an ETHERNET Powerlink interface in the 5LS187.6 which complies under the 100 Base-T (ANSI/IEEE 802.3). This includes up to a maximum baud rate of 100 MBit/s; it also employs shielded RJ45 ports to foster safe transmission of data with minimal interference. The above characteristics make it more appropriate to be incorporated into systems that call for the use of high speed data transfer such as in complex automated systems. Operating efficiently within a temperature range of 0 degrees C to +55 degrees C, the module 5LS187.6 is protected against environmental situations. It has an IP20 degree of protection when mounted, thus preventing contact with dust and solid foreign objects making it more reliable for use in industries.

The module is provided with a 1 MByte SRAM whose supply is backed up by Battery as well, because of which the data stored in the module is not affected in any way even if power supply is interrupted. It has an extensive diagnosis with LED indications; they include the Powerlink station status, network traffic and link/collision of the ETHERNET Powerlink interface. Moreover, the 5LS187.6 allows transmission, receive and data framing between the interfaces to be electrically isolated and the station status and data transfer of the CAN bus is also checked through software. This makes its operation dependable, and problems in its utilization as well as its maintenance easily identifiable.