FANUC Robotics America GFK-1535A - Manual (Page 7)

GFK-1535A Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3
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The VersaMax
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Family of Products
The VersaMax family of products provides universally-distributed I/O that spans
PLC and PC-based architectures. Designed for industrial and commercial
automation, VersaMax I/O provides a common, flexible I/O structure for local and
remote control applications. The VersaMax PLC provides big-PLC power with a
full range of I/O and option modules. VersaMax I/O Stations with Network
Interface Modules make it possible to add the flexibility of VersaMax I/O to other
types of networks. VersaMax meets UL, CUL, CE, Class1 Zone 2 and Class I
Division 2 requirements.
As a scaleable automation solution, VersaMax I/O combines compactness and
modularity for greater ease of use. The 70-mm depth and small footprint of
VersaMax I/O enables easy, convenient mounting as well as space-saving benefits.
Modules can accommodate up to 32 points of I/O each.
The compact, modular VersaMax products feature DIN-rail mounting with up to
eight I/O and option modules per “rack” and up to 8 racks per VersaMax PLC or
VersaMax I/O Station system. Expansion racks can be located up to 750 meters
from the main VersaMax PLC or VersaMax I/O Station rack. Expansion racks can
include any VersaMax I/O, option, or communications module.
VersaMax provides automatic addressing that can eliminate traditional
configuration and the need for hand-held devices. Multiple field wiring termination
options provide support for two, three, and four-wire devices.
For faster equipment repair and shorter Mean-Time-To-Repair, the hot insertion
feature enables addition and replacement of I/O modules while a machine or process
is running and without affecting field wiring.