The Ex digital input modules have the following mechanical features:
Compact configuration; The rugged plastic housing contains:
Green LEDs for each circuit to indicate "1" signal (contact closed or I > 2.1 mA with NAMUR encoders to DIN 19234)
Red LED for each circuit to indicate wire break or short circuit
Slot for front connector and cable guide, protected by the front cover
Labeling area on the front cover.
Easy installation: The module is mounted on the DIN rail and connected to the adjacent modules via bus connectors. There are no slot rules; the addresses of the inputs are predetermined by the slot.
User-friendly wiring: The modules are wired by means of a plug-in front connector. When they are first plugged in, a coding element clicks into place so that the connector will only fit into modules of the same type. The front connector contains a special barrier for covering the module's 24 V load current supply. When the module is replaced, the front connector can be used in its fully wired state for the new module of the same type.