Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules

Rockwell Automation has updated its range of On-Machine I/O modules to support smart machines used in harsh applications.

The Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection in applications like automotive, materials handling, packaging and welding.

The ArmorBlock I/O options can be mounted anywhere on a machine for shorter cable runs and lower wiring costs. They use a nickel-plated zinc die-cast housing, have QuickConnect functionality and offer diagnostics in an EtherNet/IP universal digital I/O block to reduce commissioning and troubleshooting times.

Three IO-Link hub blocks help reduce design complexity by allowing more devices through the IO-Link master. An M12 L-coded power connector on selected blocks supports higher current, allowing more blocks to be daisy-chained, resulting in lower wiring and installation costs.

For companies with separate I/O blocks for digital input and output, the ArmorBlock I/O modules are a suitable choice. They provide 16-channel self-configurable digital I/O with the flexibility to be used as the digital input or output depending on the application needs.