The IO-Link Gateway provides a wide range of valuable functions, such as advanced energy management, monitoring status information like flowing current or operating voltage, as well as remote control and parameterization of all connected LOCC-Box-Net modules. By incorporating a gateway into DC applications, each LOCC-Box-Net module can be configured and controlled individually or collectively as an entire set.
The LOCC-Box ECB is commonly used in control cabinets for overload and short-circuit protection. With the IO-Link Gateway, LUTZE is adding a module to its LOCC-Box portfolio that shares the same compact housing width of 8.1 mm as the LOCC-Box-Net modules themselves. The networkable LOCC-Box modules and the IO-Link Gateway create an interconnected system via jumper combs. The jumper combs connect communication and 0V signals from one LOCC-Box module to another. In addition to the I/O Link interface, the gateway features a USB port, through which all relevant status information, such as trip diagnostics, and current and voltage measurements, can be read using the free LOCC-Pads software.
Not only is LUTZE’s IO-Link Gateway well suited for new machine builds but it is ideal for retrofitting and modernizing existing machinery to be part of a fieldbus connected network. In such cases retrofitting is performed only in one location: inside the control cabinet and not in multiple decentralized locations on the plant floor.
The communication capabilities of the IO-Link Gateway offer a powerful full-featured connectivity solution that is robust, reliable, and easy to integrate into any fieldbus applications. The gateway communication capabilities make LOCC-Box-Net ideal for remote locations and hard to access applications. Further network capabilities are enhanced by LOCC-Pads software offering customized parameter settings, analyses, and remote diagnostics.
LUTZE LOCC-Box electronic circuit breakers provide reliable load monitoring and protection in 24V DC control circuits. Innovative features include adjustable trip current range (1-10A), patented adjustable characteristics (fast, med, slow 1, slow 2 and slow 3), LED signaling at 90% overload ratio, remote reset and remote on/off functions. In addition to factory floor applications, LOCC-Box ECBs serve very well in remote locations and other hard to access applications. Narrow construction ensures compact design even with multi-channel configurations. No derating required as LOCC-Box functions independently of ambient temperature. The LOCC-Box devices are UL 508 and UL 2367 Listed.
Additional features such as gateway communication capabilities for remote monitoring and analysis are possible with the LUTZE LOCC-Box Net. Optional LOCC-Pads software offers the possibility for custom parameter setting, analysis and diagnostics. These are just some of the intelligent features of the LUTZE LOCC-Box electronic circuit breakers.
LUTZE Inc located in Charlotte, NC, is part of the LUETZE INTERNATIONAL Group. Founded in 1958, LUETZE INTERNATIONAL Group has manufacturing and distribution operations in Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Spain, Great Britain, Czech Republic, China and the USA. LUTZE solutions mean improvement and innovation.
