Bit-level networks provide fast throughput with deterministic performance. Less expensive than byte-networks, they're the best choice for common components such as photosensors, push buttons, contactors and simple analog signals - which account for more than 80 percent of the devices in a typical factory floor control application.

The Seriplex bus consists of a four-wire cable that provides both communication and power, and connects directly to over 510 devices. Logic resides at each device in the form of a small, inexpensive, application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), which provides communication and address capabilities, and intelligence to control the components connected to the control bus. The ASIC may be imbedded into the device by its manufacturer, or the device may be connected to a Seriplex I/O module containing the ASIC chip, which is then connected to the bus. Embedded and non-embedded devices may be used in any combination on a single bus, giving users unmatched application flexibility.

Dedicated to developing and supporting technology that best meets your needs, Square D has introduced some 60 new CPU interface cards and accessories, cable connectors, and power supplies. More than 40 hardware and software vendors have designed products that provide interconnectivity to the Seriplex network cable, including valves, push buttons, relays, sensors and actuators, as well as PC, PLC and MMI control. Seriplex is a truly open standard that accommodates virtually any device.