. Balluff Industrial Networking

Balluff: Industrial Networking

Network Blocks

High performance for a variety of industrial protocols, these network modules act as perfect links to sensors and actuators. The IP67 design and full-jacket enclosure allows for out of cabinet mounting, while maintaining easy diagnostics with bright, status LEDs.

Network Blocks
8-port; IP67
DI/DO and IO-Link options available

Protocol Connections Part Number
Profinet 16x PNP (DI/DO); IO-Link BNI005H
Profinet 16x PNP (DI/DO) BNI0052
Ethernet/IP 16x PNP (DI/DO); IO-Link BNI006A
Ethernet/IP 16x PNP (DI/DO) BNI004F
EtherCAT 16x PNP (DI/DO); IO-Link BNI0077

Switches

To link a full ethernet-based system, these unmanaged switches enable easy connectivity between network components. With options including inside and outside cabinet mounting, these devices provide simple communication for machine and system outfitting.

Unmanaged Switches
Options for DIN rail and out-of-cabinet mounting

Rating Slots Interface Part Number
IP30 8x RJ45 F; 8-pin 4x Ethernet TCP BNI0067
IP30 5x RJ45 F; 8-pin 4x Ethernet TCP BNI005E
IP67 8x M12 F; D-coded 8x Ethernet/IP
10Base-T/100Base-TX
BNI000F

I/O Modules

Designed to connect binary and analog sensors, these I/O modules offer a robust solution for reliable signal transmission. With added functions for signal preprocessing and expanded diagnostic options, these modules allow for easy configuration and future maintenance.

IO-Link Sensor/Actuator Hubs
Add connections to expansion ports on IO-Link master blocks

Connections Functions Part Number
8x M12 F; 5-pin Analog to IO-Link Converter BNI00AJ
8x M12 F; 5-pin 16x PNP (DI/DO) BNI0050
8x M8 F; 3-pin 8x PNP (DI) BNI001Y
16x M8 F; 3-pin 16x PNP (DI) BNI00AJ
Pluggable w/o terminals 8x PNP (DI/DO) BNI007P

Inductive Couplers

For higher system flexibility, these inductive couplers are designed to pass power and data across an air gap. With no mechanical wear produced, these devices offer a quick disconnect to any constantly moving unit.

Inductive Couplers
Functions for passing standard data signals, IO-Link signals and power transmission
Part numbers include base and remote units*

Style Functions Part Number
Block IO-Link Signal Transmission;
Bi-directional
BIC0070
BIC007H
Block Signal Transmission;
Uni-directional
BIC007J
BIC007K
Barrel Signal Transmission;
Uni-directional
BIC007T
BIC007U
Barrel Power Transmission BIC0007
BIC0008
Puck Power Transmission BIC0075
BIC0076