TURCK -NEWS RELEASE
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Markham,ON—May 21, 2007—TURCK has expanded its line of BL20 gateways for use with EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP network protocols. This augments the current line of BL20 gateways for DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS ®-DP and CANopen.
The new line of BL20 Ethernet gateways may be controlled by a PLC or setup as a completely separate system, all while using a centralized server to monitor operations without ever having to change the existing control system.
TURCK’s BL20 systems consist of a gateway, base modules and electronic
modules. I/O modules are confi gured independent of the fi eldbus protocol,
and up to 74 I/O modules may be connected to a system. All BL20 systems include
free I/Oassistant software to confi gure engineering, parameter set-up, documentation,
commissioning and diagnostic functions.
TURCK Inc. is a leading supplier of advanced sensing solutions to help manufacturers improve their automated processes, products and profits. Turck products are represented and sold in Canada by Chartwell Automation Inc., 140 Duffield Dr., Markham, Ontario. L6G 1B5. For technical information, contact Chartwell Application Engineering, 905-513-7100, Sales@Chartwell.ca .