| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Pepperl+Fuchs |
| Model | 1-bus |
| Part Number | 9609060010 |
| Alternate Part Number | 6805000010 |
| Weight | 120 gm |
| Condition | Used – 1 Piece |
| Reference Number | 64564 |
What is the Pepperl+Fuchs 1-BUS System?
Pepperl+Fuchs’ 1-BUS system is a sophisticated fieldbus infrastructure for integration in harsh industrial environments. Fieldbus is a distributed control real-time network system, and Pepperl+Fuchs goes one step further by providing a 1-BUS solution that is tailored to process and discrete automation.
This system offers a solid communication backbone between control systems (e.g., PLCs and DCS) and field devices (e.g., sensors and actuators). It is essential for facilitating data transparency, predictive maintenance, and optimized automation processes.
Key Features of the 1-BUS System
Modular Design
The 1-BUS system has a modular design, enabling users to tailor and extend the network based on their particular application requirements.
High Reliability
Designed to withstand severe industrial conditions, the 1-BUS system provides superior resistance to vibration, humidity, and temperature changes.
Compact and Efficient
It provides space-saving installation and effective power distribution, and hence is best suited for applications in control cabinets and distributed field installations.
Seamless Integration
With support for leading protocols like PROFIBUS PA and FOUNDATION Fieldbus, it allows seamless integration into existing automation systems.
Enhanced Diagnostics
Built-in test functions ensure faults or inefficiencies are found at an early stage, keeping downtime to a minimum and increasing the reliability of the system.
Explosion Protection
In intrinsically safe forms, the 1-BUS system facilitates application in areas within ATEX and IECEx hazardous zone categories.
Applications for the 1-BUS System
The robustness and versatility of Pepperl+Fuchs’ 1-BUS mean that it is used in a wide variety of applications:
Process Industries: Employed in refineries, chemical plants, and pharmaceuticals, where high reliability under severe conditions is imperative.
Oil and Gas: Specially suited to offshore and onshore facilities where safety and performance have to coexist.
Food and Beverage: Provides reliable communication in wet, corrosive conditions common in food processing.
Power Generation: Guarantees high-speed, fault-tolerant data transfer for automated monitoring and control.
Benefits for Automation Engineers and Plant Operators
By installing a Pepperl+Fuchs 1-BUS system, plant managers and engineers can achieve a number of advantages:
Time Saving on Installation: Pre-coded modules and simple wiring reduce installation hours.
Lowered Maintenance Expenses: Predictive diagnostics prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Better System Transparency: Real-time information from networked devices improves overall process insight.
Better Safety: Explosion-proof versions allow operators to provide safety in dangerous areas.
