Savings and reliability in one compact system
Advantys STB is a distributed I/O platform that provides a wiring solution, power management, and device integration system all in one compact system. As an open modular IP20 distributed I/O platform, Advantys STB is a cost-effective, feature rich distributed I/O solution that places I/O at the point of control to provide a 60% savings in wiring and installation costs while improving reliability and operation. > Learn what's new with STB.

Increased System Flexibility
The Advantys STB solution also offers a set of modules that enable a lower feature set system at a lower cost per point basis and still retain several key Advantys STB advantages, such as reduced engineering, wiring and connectivity costs.

Along with price optimization, there are more product choices within the Advantys STB product family. As a result, you can customize solutions that mix and match low-feature and high-feature components, creating a more scalable and extendable distributed I/O system. The new modules are designed for applications that do not require advanced capabilities, such as software configuration, local reflex action, local HMI connectivity or advanced diagnostics. With new network interface modules, power distribution modules, and I/O modules, Advantys STB now offers broader coverage to give a more cost-effective solution to more customers.

Local control
Using local reflex functionality, the Advantys STB platform enables high-speed logic solving (1 to 3 milliseconds) for time-critical applications, which reduces the logic load on the PLC, saving it for more critical operations. Hot swap capability maximizes productivity and minimizes downtime by allowing failed I/O modules to be changed without shutting down the machine.

Simplified device integration
Application specific modules offer direct connections to other Schneider Electric devices and third party devices, resulting in fast and easy integration of special functions such as motor starters, drives, valves, etc.

Reduce time and costs during planning, installation, and commissioning

• Comprehensive configuration software enhances functionality with advanced diagnostics, configuration of reflex functions, test mode, resource analysis and other configuration capabilities.
• Advanced power distribution capabilities provide separate power for input and output devices and eliminate the need for extra terminals and protection devices.
• Removable wiring connector saves time and speeds up commissioning through pre-wired connectors.
• Removable memory card enables back up and reproduction of custom configurations on multiple machines.
• Connecting to the major fieldbus protocols simplifies integration with the master controller. Systems can be remotely monitored through an embedded webpage or locally monitored at the I/O level via an embedded serial port that can provide a direct connection to a Modbus HMI.