Title: SMC EX260-SDN2 DeviceNet Serial Interface Unit - Advanced Fieldbus Communication for Pneumatic Automation

Product Overview:
The SMC EX260-SDN2 is a high-performance DeviceNet serial interface unit designed to seamlessly integrate SMC's EX260 series valve manifolds and I/O modules into industrial automation networks. This robust communication module centralizes control of pneumatic actuators and sensors, significantly simplifying wiring, reducing installation time, and enhancing system diagnostics. Ideal for complex machinery and automated production lines, the EX260-SDN2 facilitates efficient, real-time data exchange between your programmable logic controller (PLC) and pneumatic components, ensuring precise and reliable operation. Its modular design allows for flexible system expansion, making it a cornerstone for modern, streamlined industrial control architectures. This unit is engineered to optimize your pneumatic system's performance, offering unparalleled reliability and ease of integration for demanding industrial applications.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Direct DeviceNet Compatibility: Enables robust and standardized communication with DeviceNet master controllers, ensuring wide compatibility and easy integration into existing industrial networks.
 Simplified Wiring & Installation: Drastically reduces the amount of individual wiring required for pneumatic valves and sensors, leading to faster setup, lower labor costs, and minimized potential for wiring errors.
 Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities: Provides comprehensive status monitoring and error detection for connected valves and I/O, allowing for quick troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and reduced downtime.
 Modular and Expandable Design: Supports the connection of various EX260 series valve manifolds and I/O units, offering unparalleled flexibility to configure systems precisely to application requirements and future expansions.
 Compact and Space-Saving Footprint: Optimized design minimizes panel space requirements, making it suitable for installations where cabinet space is at a premium without compromising functionality.
 High-Speed Data Exchange: Ensures rapid and reliable communication for real-time control of pneumatic operations, crucial for high-speed automation processes and synchronized movements.
 Robust Industrial Construction: Engineered with durable materials for demanding industrial environments, providing reliable performance and longevity in harsh conditions, including dust and moisture.
 Easy Configuration: Features user-friendly setup options, including intuitive DIP switches for node address and baud rate settings, simplifying commissioning and reducing setup time.
 Centralized Control: Consolidates control of multiple pneumatic devices through a single network connection, improving system organization, manageability, and overall operational efficiency.
 Improved System Reliability: Reduces potential points of failure associated with extensive discrete wiring, leading to a more stable and dependable automation system.

Applications:

The SMC EX260-SDN2 is an essential component for a wide range of industrial automation applications requiring precise and networked pneumatic control, including:
 Automated Assembly and Pick-and-Place Systems
 Packaging and Bottling Machinery
 Material Handling and Conveyor Systems
 Robotics and Robotic End-Effectors
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment
 Automotive Production Lines
 Food and Beverage Processing Equipment
 Machine Tools and CNC Machinery
 Textile Manufacturing
 Pharmaceutical Production
 Any industrial environment benefiting from centralized and efficient pneumatic control via DeviceNet, aiming for enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: EX260-SDN2
 Alternative Part Number: EX260SDN2
 Communication Protocol: DeviceNet
 Compatible Series: SMC EX260 Series Valve Manifolds, I/O Units
 Maximum I/O Points: Up to 64 points (32 inputs / 32 outputs)
 Power Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (±10%)
 Current Consumption: Approximately 100 mA (excluding connected I/O and valves)
 Communication Speed (Baud Rate): 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps (selectable via DIP switch)
 Node Address Setting: 0 to 63 (set via DIP switch)
 Protection Class: IP65 (when properly assembled with compatible EX260 components)
 Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
 Storage Temperature Range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
 Operating Humidity: 35 to 85% RH (non-condensing)
 Vibration Resistance: 10 to 500 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude or 100 m/s^2
 Shock Resistance: 150 m/s^2
 Mounting Type: DIN Rail or Screw Mount
 Weight: 0.2 kg (approximately 0.44 lbs)