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 industrial automation environments, the Beckhoff IP2301-B310 is a rugged, field-mountable I/O module operating on the PROFIBUS DP network protocol. This unit features a combined configuration of four digital inputs and four digital outputs, allowing for local integration of sensors and actuators directly on processing machinery. By eliminating the necessity for protective control cabinets, this Fieldbus Box optimizes installation footprints and significantly reduces field-wiring complexity.
The module communicates at high speeds with automatic baud rate detection up to 12 Mbaud, ensuring deterministic performance within time-critical automation systems. It features M8 interfaces for robust signal distribution and an M12 B-coded connection for secure PROFIBUS network coupling.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | IP2301-B310 |
| Product Type | Fieldbus Box Digital I/O Module |
| Fieldbus System | PROFIBUS DP |
| Baud Rates | 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud (automatic detection) |
| Number of Channels | 4 digital inputs + 4 digital outputs |
| Input Filter Time | 3.0 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V, 6 mA input current (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Output Current | 0.5 A per channel (short-circuit proof) |
| Control Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Supply Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female (4-pin) |
| Bus Connection Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 175 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Class | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight | 2.0 kg (including typical packaging) |
| Interface Connection | Connector Type | Function / Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Inputs & Outputs | M8 screw-type | Channel connection for 4 sensors and 4 actuators |
| PROFIBUS DP Interface | M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded | Primary bus communication network link |
| Power Supply Input | M8 male, 4-pin | 24 V DC control and load power input feed |
| Power Supply Output | M8 female, 4-pin | 24 V DC downstream power feed to subsequent modules |
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Designed for decentralized industrial automation environments, the Beckhoff IP2301-B310 is a rugged, field-mountable I/O module operating on the PROFIBUS DP network protocol. This unit features a combined configuration of four digital inputs and four digital outputs, allowing for local integration of sensors and actuators directly on processing machinery. By eliminating the necessity for protective control cabinets, this Fieldbus Box optimizes installation footprints and significantly reduces field-wiring complexity.
The module communicates at high speeds with automatic baud rate detection up to 12 Mbaud, ensuring deterministic performance within time-critical automation systems. It features M8 interfaces for robust signal distribution and an M12 B-coded connection for secure PROFIBUS network coupling.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beckhoff |
| Part Number / Model | IP2301-B310 |
| Product Type | Fieldbus Box Digital I/O Module |
| Fieldbus System | PROFIBUS DP |
| Baud Rates | 9.6 kbaud to 12 Mbaud (automatic detection) |
| Number of Channels | 4 digital inputs + 4 digital outputs |
| Input Filter Time | 3.0 ms |
| "0" Signal Voltage | -3 to +5 V |
| "1" Signal Voltage | 11 to 30 V, 6 mA input current (EN 61131-2, type 2) |
| Output Current | 0.5 A per channel (short-circuit proof) |
| Control Voltage | 24 V DC (-15% / +20%) |
| Power Supply Connections | Feed: 1 x M8 male (4-pin); Downstream: 1 x M8 female (4-pin) |
| Bus Connection Interface | 1 x M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30 mm x 175 mm x 26.5 mm |
| Housing Material | PA6 (polyamide) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +55 degC |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to +85 degC |
| Protection Class | IP65/66/67 (conforms to EN 60529) |
| Weight | 2.0 kg (including typical packaging) |
| Interface Connection | Connector Type | Function / Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Inputs & Outputs | M8 screw-type | Channel connection for 4 sensors and 4 actuators |
| PROFIBUS DP Interface | M12 socket, 5-pin, B-coded | Primary bus communication network link |
| Power Supply Input | M8 male, 4-pin | 24 V DC control and load power input feed |
| Power Supply Output | M8 female, 4-pin | 24 V DC downstream power feed to subsequent modules |
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| Country of origin |
Germany
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