The büS distribution box Type ME66 is an extension module for Bürkert

products (valves, sensors, process control systems), which is based on EDIP

(Efficient Device Integration Platform) and used in processes requiring a high

degree of protection. Type ME66 consists of network ports which allow the

easy distribution of the büS/CANopen based communication lines as well as

the associated power supply for the attached devices. With the help of eight

M12 ports, CANopen based Bürkert field devices can be connected directly

to the ME66. The power supply of the field devices can be provided either by

an M12 L-Power (up to 32A) or an A-coded M12 connector (up to 4A). One

of these additional participants will typically be an Industrial Ethernet Gateway

Type ME63 or ME43, which provides the connection to industrial control

systems via all common industry standards for Industrial Ethernet. The power

supply via the M12 L-Power input can supply further field devices located

close to the process via the second M12 L-Power output. Using a switch on

the device, the power distribution can separated to provide two independent

power rails.

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