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        integrated I/O upgrade







               sers have been benefiting       This systematic further development of the I/O system for the control
               from the excellent              cabinet makes signal acquisition more efficient and, like the original bus
        Uperformance, modular                  and EtherCAT Terminals, is intended to set a standard for the future.
        scalability and user-friendliness
        of Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Terminals       This is achieved, among other things, through the flexible integration
        since 2003. With the ED series, the    options offered by the ED terminals, which help ensure future viability
        entire portfolio is now undergoing     and investment protection. The simplified handling speeds up
        a technological upgrade while          installation, commissioning and maintenance. As maintenance is
        remaining fully compatible with the    simplified, downtime is minimised and system availability is increased.
        existing range.                        Furthermore, the ED terminals enable easy traceability for quality
                                               assurance and spare parts management.
        The new ED series EtherCAT Terminals
        are characterised by a modernised      All in all, these new IP20 EtherCAT Terminals reduce system costs without
        design, tool-free installation via     compromising functionality or performance.
        push-in connection and app-based
        diagnostics via DMC code.              Visit https://www.beckhoff.com/en-za/ to find out more.








































        The ED series EtherCAT Terminals offer numerous advantages and can also be seamlessly integrated into existing I/O structures.



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