Interface technology for signal processing

Adapting, reshaping, separating, processing and converting signals: you can do all of this with the Interface-Technique of Turck. The compact designs are flexible and versatile and are available with various operating concepts and configurations. You can find out in this article what know-how the automation provider offers. You can also find his contributions here New developments.

Turck Interface OSC

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Interface conveniently monitors control cabinet climate
OSC interface for on-site parameterization
35% shorter interface for flat control boxes
Interface devices now also extended for non-intrinsically safe signals
Frequently asked questions

Interface conveniently monitors control cabinet climate

March 17.03.2024, XNUMX | Turck has relaunched the control cabinet monitor IMX12-CCM its area of application expanded. The devices can now be commissioned even more intuitively using haptic buttons instead of light buttons. The company has also improved the temperature range:

With +25° to 70°C, the interface program can now also be used Remote I/O-Control cabinets insert. These are often installed in areas where it can get hot due to neighboring systems or sunlight. In addition, compatibility with power supply isolators, which supply power to devices in hazardous areas, has been improved. In addition to the in-house power isolators, the data interface components are now also compatible with other third-party devices.

In addition to the completely redesigned IMX12-CCM interface, Turck offers others Control cabinet guard for different scenarios and industries. For users with their own condition monitoring software on a compact device, the IMX-CCM40 or IMX-CCM50 interfaces with a Linux platform are available.

If you are looking for a condition monitoring platform that can be parameterized without programming knowledge, the IMX-CCM60 comes with the pre-installed software platform Siineos found it. This offers a large selection of ready-made applications with which the integrated sensors and interfaces as well as the common network and industrial protocols for communication can be easily integrated.

OSC interface for on-site parameterization

November 02.11.2023nd, XNUMX Turck is expanding its IMX interface series: Variants are now available that are connected directly to the device Rotary coding switch can be parameterized. For example, the limit values of the OSC variants (“on-site configuration”) can be easily adjusted on site using a screwdriver.

The single-channel speed monitor IM(X)-FI, temperature transmitter IM(X)-TI and limit signal transmitter IM(X)-AI help especially in Stand-alone-Applications, because there is no systemic infrastructure for central parameterization. IMX12-OSC variants are available for hazardous areas and IM12-OSC devices for safe areas.

Temperature Sensor | humidity sensor | vibration sensor

The OSC models have all the advantages of the classic IM12 and IMX12 interface devices. fulfill you SIL2 and are approved for the same markets. The compact interfaces only require 12,5 mm of installation space in the control cabinet. In addition, they can be used up to Atex zone 2. The signal connection is made via screw or spring-loaded terminals. The power supply is optionally ensured via the rear power bridge.

35% shorter interface for flat control boxes

November 13.11.2019, XNUMX | Turck expands its interface Portfolio with the compact, single-channel IMXK series for control boxes with shallow depth, as they are often used in modular machines or mobile applications. With a depth of just 77 mm, the IMXK series is 35 percent shorter than classic interface devices of the latest design. In terms of accuracy and speed under real conditions, the IMXK interfaces are at the forefront of comparable larger device types.

Interfaces up to SIL 2 can be used

As associated equipment, the IMXK are suitable for connecting intrinsically safe field devices up to Zone 0. They themselves can be installed in Ex-suitable housings in Zone 2. All versions of the Turck interface can be used in functionally safe circuits up to SIL 2.

At the start there is four variants: Switch amplifier for digital input signals (IMXK12-DI), valve control modules for digital output signals (IMXK12-DO) as well as transducer supply isolators for analog input signals (IMXK12-AI) and isolators for analog output signals (IMXK12-AO).

To compensate for voltage fluctuations and to operate with 12 V on-board voltage, the devices are equipped with 10 ... 30 VDC provided. The wide operating temperature range of -25 ° to 70 ° C allows use in the vicinity of machines and Engines, where higher temperatures often prevail.

Interface devices now also extended for non-intrinsically safe signals

May 22.05.2019, 12 | With the IM12 interface devices, the advantages of the IMX12 family from Turck can now also be used for applications with non-intrinsically safe signals for the first time. The IMXNUMX are among them narrowest devices on the market and save space in the control cabinet with a width of only 6 mm per channel.

Your modern one Electronics design promises high investment security. The entire device family is certified up to SIL2 for use in functionally safe circuits. The IM12 process digital and analog signals from field devices, for example in the pharmaceutical or chemical industries. But there are also application scenarios for IM12 devices in factory automation, such as for temperature or speed recording.

The computer parameterizable variants can be used via IO-Link and Pactware or other FDT frameworks can be addressed. All IM12 variants have the option of DIN rail power supply via Powerbridge. Customers who use both IM12 and IMX12 (for hazardous areas) can assemble, wire and commission all interface devices mechanically, electronically and in terms of software in a uniform manner. In addition to devices for digital or analog inputs or outputs, the manufacturer also offers frequency and temperature measuring transducers.

Frequently asked questions

What is meant by the term interface?

An interface, also known as Interface, is a device that serves as a kind of intermediary or bridge between different system components, devices or programs to facilitate their communication and interaction, e.g. B. to enable data exchange.

What kind of interfaces are there?

Interfaces, or interfaces as an English version, can be found in different areas, there are the following.

During the Softwaredevelopment, an interface refers to the definition of a group of methods and properties provided by a program or component to interact with other parts of the system or external programs. These enable modularization and flexibility in programming by providing clear contracts for the interaction between software components.
NetworkInterfaces, on the other hand, enable communication between different network devices or between a device and a network, for example through LAN or WLAN connections.
Hardware-Interfaces are physical or logical points where hardware devices connect together, such as: B. USB ports or HDMI connections. These enable data exchange and power supply between devices.
User Interfaces (UI), or user interfaces, are the points of contact between humans and machines, such as screens, keyboards or touchpads. They play a central role in shaping the user experience.
A special type of interfaces are APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), which establish rules and protocols for software development and integration by providing defined access to the functionalities of an application or system without revealing its internal workings. APIs play a crucial role in the development of modern software applications and enable complex systems to be efficiently integrated and extended.