SMC USA
About SMC USA
Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing industry with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.”
Over the past 50+ years, SMC’s products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.
EX9-OE, Output Block
EX500 a gateway unit to connect EtherNet/IP™, DeviceNet™, and Profibus DP® to SMC valves and digital inputs for sensors for distributed I/O system. Each gateway can control up to 8 valve manifolds and 8 input blocks, with maximum of 128 outputs and 128 inputs. EX500-GEN2 supports Device level Ring (DLR) and EtherNet/IP™ Quick Connect function. The gateway module has IP65 protection while valve modules and input blocks have IP67 protection ensuring protection against dust and washdown environment.
- The EX9 output and power blocks can be used with the following SMC serial interface units: EX126, EX250, EX500.
- Output and power blocks can be added to the valve manifold to effectively use any idle points for uses other than switching manifold valves.
- Individual NPN output (for CC-Link) or PNP output (the rest) types are available depending on the protocol of the SI unit.
- Two types of power supplies for the output block depending on the wattage load.
- Applicable valve manifolds: VQC, SV.
