Product novelty 09. March 2023

IMBus - a Universal measuring bus

The IBR Measuring Bus [ IMBus ] is a technology step in metrology and interface technology.
Powerful connection modules for all sensors and gauges as well as maximum flexibility for connection to computer and PLC interfaces characterise the IMBus series.

Features

- Connections for all inductive probe types
- Connections for all incremental probes, linear scales and rotary encoders
- Connections for all pneumatic gauge heads ( air gauging )
- Connections for all analogue signals ( current, voltage, ... )
- Connections for all serial interfaces ( universally programmable transfer and data format )
- Connections for all sensors with IBR ISi interface
- Connections for all parallel interfaces ( BCD, binary, ... )
- Galvanically isolated outputs and inputs ( PLC compatible )
- Flexible PC and PLC connection by USB, RS232, Ethernet, Wireless LAN, EtherCAT, Profibus and Profinet

The IBR-Measuring Bus [ IMBus ] is an innovative series of measuring and interface modules with great flexibility, developed for the high demands of industrial applications. The specially developed module case is very robust and can be installed easily without tools. The modules can be placed onto a table or can be clicked onto mounting rails. The electronics satisfies all demands of practice regarding flexibility, speed and resolution at maximum measuring accuracy. The address assignment on the IMBus occurs automatically ( Plug & Play ). The modular design of 1 to 512 connections and the possibility to connect the modules via cables with a maximum length of 1200 m ( 4000 ft ) allow universal use of the IMBus.

A full range of software, for simple applications up to complex measuring applications with control sequences, completes the innovative IMBus series, thus turning it into a universal tool for collection, analysis and display of measuring data.