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Phoenix Contact Inc: I/O module

The Interbus Loop 2, from Phoenix Contact (Harrisburg, PA), utilizes the power supply not only to power the I/O devices but also to transmit network signals to the devices.

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Physical network connection is achieved via an insulation displacement connection, which eliminates the need for costly cable connections and reduces time required for initial wiring.

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