Knowledge
On April 22 local time, as the 2024 Hannover Messe (hereinafter referred to as "Hannover Messe") opened, the eyes of the global manufacturing industry turned to Hannover, the long-renowned "industrial city".
On this top-tier stage that sets the pulse of world industry, Solidot once again made a stunning appearance with an all-new product lineup and solutions, showcasing its outstanding capabilities while actively seeking out the "wind direction" of global industrial development.
After a year, Solidot's R&D achievements are fruitful and encouraging: product lines such as motion control, valve terminals and gateways have been newly assembled, temperature control and strain gauge input modules have made their debut, and most noteworthy is the flagship new product built with dedicated effort — the new-generation Slice I/O XB6S. This new product drew much attention as soon as it first appeared at domestic exhibitions, and this first overseas showcase has attracted the eyes of industrial professionals worldwide. Let us review the "star" that was frequently praised on the overseas stage this time —
↑New-generation Slice I/O XB6S
Innovative design at a glance
Indicators are placed close to the channels for clear status indication
Module labels are color-coded at the corners for clear type identification
Terminal functions are distinguished by color to differentiate power supply positive and negative poles
Customizable label strips can be inserted for easy commissioning and maintenance
Stable operation for enhanced reliability
The product has undergone strict EMC testing for superior immunity and no disconnections
Certified to CE, UL, RoHS, REACH and more
Comprehensive compatibility with a full product range
Compatible with multiple bus protocols to meet market demands
Equipped with a rich set of function modules including motion control, gateways, temperature acquisition and control, enabling flexible combinations
Intuitive and easy to use with convenient operation
Space-saving for easy installation, with pluggable terminals for quick wiring
The host software can connect to all modules in the topology simultaneously, eliminating the need for individual commissioning
Real-time channel status monitoring, visualized network configuration and easy firmware upgrades
Features diagnostics, alarms and exception logs to assist in rapid troubleshooting
High-speed performance, one step ahead
I/O switching time <= 150 µs, analog sampling frequency <= 1 ksps
X-bus backplane bus protocol data packet supports up to 1024 bytes
Communication cycle <= 1 ms at full load of 32 modules, coupler scan cycle down to 100 µs
I/O refresh can be synchronized with the controller scan cycle
↑ Solidot temperature control module XB6-A40TDC
Supports EtherCAT/PROFINET protocol
Supports PID parameter auto-tuning
Supports PT100/PT200/PT500/PT1000 series sensors
↑ Solidot strain gauge bridge measurement module XB6-A20SG
Supports EtherCAT/PROFINET protocol
Supports bridge excitation voltage configuration
Supports full-bridge 4/6-wire and half-bridge 3/5-wire connection
↑ Solidot stepper drive moduleXB6-DS521K
X-bus backplane bus, supports EtherCAT protocol and PROFINET protocol
Compact housing, seamlessly integrated with XB6 series remote I/O products
Supports open loop and closed loop stepper operation
Supports HM, PP and PV modes
Supports two-phase hybrid stepper motors
↑ Solidot IO-Link bus I/O master + slave
Up to IP67 protection rating
Designed to the IO-Link v1.1 specification
Wide range of I/O types, supporting multiple bus protocols
Master interface type selectable as class-A or class-B
Can connect to all types of IO-Link standard masters and slaves
LED status indication, channel-level protection and diagnostics
Looking back on more than a decade of independent research and development, Solidot has achieved the high-speed development of technology productization and product scenario-based, market-oriented and large-scale application, providing high-quality industrial bus technologies and solutions for leading domestic enterprises in new energy, automotive, 3C and other industries. Now, on its overseas exploration journey, Solidot has accumulated strength to consolidate new tracks, shape new momentum and new advantages, and explore advanced "smart manufacturing" approaches, contributing to the sustainable development of global industry.
In the future, Solidot will continue to embrace an open and inclusive attitude, connecting the world and serving globally. With outstanding technology, excellent product performance and high-quality service, Solidot will empower mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation across global industry, letting the world witness the vigorous strength of China's industrial advancement.
