A new waterproof IDC circular connector can be used for round cables. Uses the same protocol as the Interbus-S I/O network standard, enabling one protocol to communicate with a range of devices.
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Phoenix Contact Inc: Bus system
The Interbus Loop from Phoenix Contact (Harrisburg, PA) uses its power supply to power I/O devices and to transmit network signals to devices. This reduces cable requirements to just two conductors that carry both power and signals.
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