Festo Introduces a Unique Valve Manifold with Integrated Safety and EtherNet/IP Connectivity

This solution simplifies installation of PL-d CAT 3 safety systems through C-Bus plug-and-play functionality 

Mississauga, ON, November 12, 2020  — Festo introduces to Rockwell Automation customers at Automation Fair@Home, November 16-20, a unique pneumatic valve manifold that enables up to Performance Level (PL)-d Category 3 safety through an integrated serial bus backplane for pneumatics. The “C-Bus” plug-and-play integration simplifies, speeds up, and lowers component costs when installing pneumatic safety circuits, which are specifically for safe exhausting and preventive start-up.

The Festo VTSA-CB-F valve terminal achieves safe applications with minimal effort for plug-and-play functionality with the Rockwell Automation ecosystem.

The new VTSA-F-CB (CB for C-Bus) valve manifold offers serial communication that enables up to three safety-shutdown-groups per manifold. The VTSA-F-CB is compatible with combinations of pilot air control valves, soft-start exhaust valves,  proportional valves, and vacuum generators.

The VTSA-F valve manifold platform, a long-standing product in automotive applications, now offers with its C-Bus variant the ability to control downstream valves and devices via an integrated C-Bus backplane. The VTSA-F-CB can dramatically reduce the number of components and time required to set up a range of safety circuits. The solution provides Rockwell OEMs and end users the ability to control valves with safe switched power zones and to monitor integrated sensors for safety feedback via Ethernet/IP.

 Visitors to the Festo virtual booth at Automation Fair will find an informational on-demand video of the VTSA-F-CB, a PowerPoint providing in-depth technical information, and the ability to chat with Festo personnel.

At Automation Fair Festo also showcases:

• The next generation remote pneumatic I/O system system CPX AP-I, which supports improved performance and easy commissioning
• CPX-IoT Gateway for IIoT and Industry 4.0 functionality
• CPX plus MPA for maximum function integration and serial communication for electrics and pneumatics
• IO-Link valves with Rockwell premier integration for fast commissioning and improved diagnostics
• And the revolutionary Festo VTEM intelligent valve pack.

Festo has been a proud, recognized partner of Rockwell Automation for over two decades as a supplier of intelligent pneumatic devices. Festo Encompass authorized products can be found on the Festo Encompass webpages. For additional information on other systems at Festo visit www.festo.ca

Festo at a glance

Festo, the world’s leading supplier of automation technology and technical education, is deploying its products and services to meet the challenges of digitization and smart production. Founded in 1925, the family owned company based in Esslingen, Germany supports a wide range of needs for advanced solutions in factory and process automation. In Canada, Festo has been supporting Canadian industry for over 40 years, continuously elevating the state of manufacturing in this country with innovative products, optimized motion control solutions and unrivalled support. Globally, some 300,000 customers put their trust in the company’s pneumatic and electric drive products and technology. In addition, Festo Didactic provides state-of-the-art training equipment and educational programs for industrial companies and educational institutions. The Festo Group registered sales of around €3.2 billion in the 2018 financial year and is represented worldwide at 250 locations with a total of 20,200 employees. About 8% of its annual turnover is invested in research and development.

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