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24.07.2023

IP67 field power supplies with IO-Link

Balluff adds four new devices offering up to 25 amps output

Balluff’s new generation of power supplies deliver increased amp output, intelligent diagnostic options, and decentralized installation.

Four new devices pump up Balluff’s power supply portfolio with higher-powered options and they are the perfect counterpart to Balluff IO-Link masters.

With an IP67-rated, potting-free housing, these power supplies allow for decentralized installation directly in the field with no need for a cabinet. This not only saves space and costs but also reduces planning, logistics, cables, and installation efforts.

Available in single- and three-phase devices, they provide up to 15 Amps or 25 Amps of output current, respectively, and up to 40 Amps of total power in boost mode, ideal for short power bumps such as start-up currents.

Decentralized, flexible, efficient

Built-in IO-Link functionality enables remote parameterization and monitoring of the device’s status and outputs, and automatically regulates down in case of an overload or overheating.

Each power supply offers two outputs with four integrated electronic fuses and separate UA and US voltage supplies, providing protection to the system. In the event of one channel tripping, the other three circuits can still provide power, preventing a failure of the entire system.

Installation is flexible with 7/8” or M12 options.

Companies recognizing the benefits of the “zero cabinet” approach are not only using decentralized power supplies in individual applications but are also installing them across entire production plants. The decentralized power supply concept is particularly suitable for large systems in industries such as logistics, material handling, cell and battery manufacturing, and conveyor lines.

Features

IP65/IP67 potting free housing
Up to 12 A continuous power per channel (5 s up to 40 A total power)
Over 95.6 % efficiency
Single-phase or three-phase devices, optionally as 7/8" or M12 variant
2 outputs with 4 fuse-protected channels (UA and US separated)
Status monitoring and remote parameterization via IO-Link

The advantages of our field power supplies in your process

Process	Advantages	Product feature
Planning	High degree of freedom through flexible/modular production	All-in-one system; IP65/67 protection class
Procurement	Low administration/logistics effort; minimal bill of materials structure	Stand-alone operation through intelligent power distribution and monitoring
Installation	Low wiring effort	Field mounting M12 and 7/8" connectors
Commissioning	Plug and play system	Standard manufacturer calibration
Operation	Low heat generation; higher machine availability	Efficiency > 95.6 %; IO-Link; condition monitoring functions
Maintenance and replacement	Easy replacement, reusable	Remote parameterization

A perfect complement to our networking portfolio

With our new field power supplies you get a real power boost for our network modules. Due to the high power of up to 25 A of continuous current and a short time (5 sec.) boost to 40 A of total power, you can easily and completely supply two 16 A M12-L IO-Link master network modules (e.g. BNI00EN) or four 9 A 7/8" IO-Link master network modules (e.g. BNI005H) via daisy chain.

Of course, the field power supplies can also be combined with other Balluff solutions. So the supplies can also power RFID systems, cameras or I/O modules with auxiliary voltage. Even power-intensive actuators such as DC motors or valve terminals can be supplied with power directly in the field thanks to the power boost. This makes them the perfect power supply units for decentralized use, especially in large-scale systems or applications where a high degree of flexibility is required, such as in modular manufacturing concepts and fluid production.

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