Implementing 3-Switch XOR Ladder Logic with Internal Bit
Implement a 3-SPST switch XOR light circuit in LogixPro or RSLogix 500 using an internal relay bit. Includes truth tables, boolean equations, and verified.
Designed for decentralized automation setups without control cabinets, the IP1012-B518 is an 8-channel digital input module integrated into a robust CANopen Fieldbus Box housing. This module allows the direct acquisition of up to eight binary control signals from sensors and transducers operating in demanding industrial environments. Equipped with an integrated M12 T-connector, it simplifies fieldbus line routing by facilitating direct looping of the CANopen bus without requiring external splitters or distribution blocks.
With an extremely fast input filter of 0.2 ms, this CANopen Fieldbus Box ensures high-speed signal capture and optimal dynamic performance. It operates with a nominal 24 V DC supply and is sealed within a high-grade polyamide housing, achieving IP65/66/67 ingress protection. The device is optimized for mounting directly onto machines, significantly reducing wiring overhead and cabling costs in complex plant configurations.
| System & Communication Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Model / Part Number | IP1012-B518 |
| Fieldbus Protocol | CANopen |
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 kbaud to 1 Mbaud (automatic detection) |
| I/O Communication Types | Event-driven, cyclic, synchronous, polling |
| Number of PDOs | 16 send and 16 receive process data objects |
| Max. Stations (CANopen) | 63 (up to 99 with repeaters) |
| Digital Input Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 8 |
| Input Connection Type | M12, screw type |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Input Filter Time | 0.2 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Input Current | typ. 6 mA (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Sensor Supply | From control voltage, max. 0.5 A total (short-circuit proof) |
| Electrical & Mechanical Data | |
|---|---|
| Control Voltage Power Supply | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female (4-pin) |
| Box Supply Current | 45 mA + sensor current (max. 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage/fieldbus: 500 V |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing Material | PA6 (Polyamide) |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Environmental & Operating Limits | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Vibration & Shock Immunity | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 and EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Emission & Immunity | Conforms to EN 61000-6-4 and EN 61000-6-2 |
| Interface Port | Connector Type | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| CANopen In | 1 x M12 plug, 5-pin | Primary CAN bus network input connection |
| CANopen Out | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin | Downstream loop connection via integrated T-connector |
| Power Input | 1 x M8 male, 4-pin | 24 V DC control voltage input feed |
| Power Output | 1 x M8 female, 4-pin | Power distribution connection for adjacent modules |
| Digital Inputs | M12 screw sockets | Direct connection for up to 8 field sensors |
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Designed for decentralized automation setups without control cabinets, the IP1012-B518 is an 8-channel digital input module integrated into a robust CANopen Fieldbus Box housing. This module allows the direct acquisition of up to eight binary control signals from sensors and transducers operating in demanding industrial environments. Equipped with an integrated M12 T-connector, it simplifies fieldbus line routing by facilitating direct looping of the CANopen bus without requiring external splitters or distribution blocks.
With an extremely fast input filter of 0.2 ms, this CANopen Fieldbus Box ensures high-speed signal capture and optimal dynamic performance. It operates with a nominal 24 V DC supply and is sealed within a high-grade polyamide housing, achieving IP65/66/67 ingress protection. The device is optimized for mounting directly onto machines, significantly reducing wiring overhead and cabling costs in complex plant configurations.
| System & Communication Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BECKHOFF |
| Model / Part Number | IP1012-B518 |
| Fieldbus Protocol | CANopen |
| Data Transfer Rates | 10 kbaud to 1 Mbaud (automatic detection) |
| I/O Communication Types | Event-driven, cyclic, synchronous, polling |
| Number of PDOs | 16 send and 16 receive process data objects |
| Max. Stations (CANopen) | 63 (up to 99 with repeaters) |
| Digital Input Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 8 |
| Input Connection Type | M12, screw type |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Input Filter Time | 0.2 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Input Current | typ. 6 mA (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Sensor Supply | From control voltage, max. 0.5 A total (short-circuit proof) |
| Electrical & Mechanical Data | |
|---|---|
| Control Voltage Power Supply | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female (4-pin) |
| Box Supply Current | 45 mA + sensor current (max. 0.5 A) |
| Electrical Isolation | Control voltage/fieldbus: 500 V |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 210 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing Material | PA6 (Polyamide) |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 kg |
| Environmental & Operating Limits | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Rating | IP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Vibration & Shock Immunity | Conforms to EN 60068-2-6 and EN 60068-2-27 |
| EMC Emission & Immunity | Conforms to EN 61000-6-4 and EN 61000-6-2 |
| Interface Port | Connector Type | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| CANopen In | 1 x M12 plug, 5-pin | Primary CAN bus network input connection |
| CANopen Out | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin | Downstream loop connection via integrated T-connector |
| Power Input | 1 x M8 male, 4-pin | 24 V DC control voltage input feed |
| Power Output | 1 x M8 female, 4-pin | Power distribution connection for adjacent modules |
| Digital Inputs | M12 screw sockets | Direct connection for up to 8 field sensors |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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