Turck’s TBEC module for fast and flexible applications

Turck, a top manufacturer of sensors and control equipment for automation, has added the TBEC series to its range of robust and compact RFID solutions for fast interfaces to EtherCAT networks. This fast and robust module in fully potted plastic housing comes with protection to IP67/IP69K.

It can be used in an extended temperature range from -40 ° C to +70 ° C. HF or UHF read/write heads can be run at the same time. Take advantage of a single connection and integration method, simplifying applications with different bandwidths and reducing the range of inventory needed.

Save money and reduce integration effort

Turck’s new TBEC interface for Ethercat features several advantages:

• Affordability, as you can connect up to 128 read/write heads to one module,
• Easy connection and installation,
• Flexibile use for different applications
• Continuous HF bus mode with up to 32 HF-capable read/write heads per channel
• Mixed operation of HF and UHF read/write heads
• Degree of protection IP65/IP67/IP69K
• U data interface for convenient use of RFID functionality

Reduced commisioning and wiring effort

Like other Turck’s multiprotocol modules (ProfiNet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP), the TBEC also supports HF continuous bus mode, which allows you to connect up to 32 bus-capable HF read/write heads to a single interface channel. This considerably reduces wiring effort, start-up costs and commisioning times in applications with many write or read positions.

Additional sensors, lights and other actuators can be connected to the eight universal DXP I /Os. All terminals are implemented as 5-pin M12 male connectors, and the power supply (L-coded) is implemented with the future-proof M12 power technology.

Ideal for use in very fast RFID applications

The Turck’s TBEC is ideal for your fastest RFID applications. It can be used in many applications, e.g., machine and plant building, the automotive industry and intralogistics.

Thanks to the integrated RFID U-data interface with fast cyclical process data transmission, HF and UHF functions (e.g., Idle mode) can be accessed quickly and easily. The EtherCat module is thus an ideal choice for your RFID applications involving tags in very rapid succession, such as hanging goods in materials handling.