Banner Engineering: R95 I/O Junction Block
September 3, 2024
Easily distribute I/O from a homerun cable with Banner’s new R95 I/O Junction Block.
Field devices such as sensors, valves, and lights can be connected to one of eight M12 connectors. Power, ground, and shield are provided to each, while the I/O signals on pins 2 and 4 are connected to their own unique pin on the M23 connector or flying-lead cable exiting the block. This allows users to terminate power, ground, and shield in their control panel along with each I/O point, saving them from making complex wiring junctions or building their own boxes.
Whether you use the 19-pin M23 connector or flying lead cable, the shield pin or wire is available to use; flying lead models come with wires pre-stripped and tinned for faster installation. The overmolded, IP67-rated body provides resistance to most industrial environments, while the side-exit ports offer an alternative to common top-exit ports for simplified cable routing. The R95 I/O Junction Block can distribute up to 8 amps to all ports. PNP models have diagnostic LEDs for both power and I/O signal status for simplified troubleshooting. Models without LEDs can handle both discrete and analog I/O types.
