Multi-protcol keeps things simple

Being able to keep 90% of the field level hardware the same and either simply select the preferred bus system through software, dip switches or a header plate keeps documentation common, maintenance and commissioning familiar and reduces the variety of ordered or stocked parts to a minimum.

The company will show how easy it is to swap from one PLC manufacturer to another when using the Festo CMMT multi-protocol servo and stepper drives, and the versatile new CPX-API/APA distributed I/O and bus driven valve terminal ranges. Applications engineers will be on-hand at the show and in Festo's Customer Applications centre to support implementations and to help get projects up and running fast. Stand A24

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