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VLBXL05 Lovato ETHERNET IP LOGIC MODULE
Lovato VLBXL05 is an EtherNet/IP logic module designed to provide compatible VLB3 variable speed drives with industrial Ethernet communication for automation and motor-control systems.
£435.53
Why Choose the Lovato VLBXL05 EtherNet/IP Logic Module?
The Lovato VLBXL05 is an EtherNet/IP logic module designed for use with compatible Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives. It provides an industrial Ethernet communication interface for integrating VLB3 drives into automation systems that use the EtherNet/IP protocol.
As a dedicated VLB3 communication accessory, the VLBXL05 enables compatible variable speed drives to exchange control and operating information with industrial automation equipment over an EtherNet/IP network. This makes it particularly useful in PLC-controlled machinery, production systems and networked motor-control applications.
The VLBXL05 is designed specifically for the Lovato VLB3 platform, providing a convenient way to add EtherNet/IP connectivity without replacing the drive. Its modular approach supports flexible drive configuration and simplifies integration into modern industrial control architectures.
Key Advantages
- Adds EtherNet/IP communication to compatible Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives.
- Supports integration of motor drives into industrial Ethernet automation networks.
- Purpose-designed accessory for the Lovato VLB3 drive platform.
- Facilitates communication between compatible drives and PLC-based control systems.
- Modular design allows the communication capability of a VLB3 installation to be adapted to system requirements.
- Suitable for machine building, process equipment and networked motor-control applications.
Key Features
- EtherNet/IP logic unit.
- Designed for Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives.
- Provides industrial Ethernet network integration.
- Supports drive communication within PLC and automation architectures.
- Dedicated modular accessory for compatible VLB3 drives.
- Suitable for industrial motor-control and machine automation systems.
Reliable Industrial Ethernet Integration for VLB3 Drives
Industrial Ethernet communication allows variable speed drives to form part of a wider automation architecture rather than operating solely through local hardwired controls. The Lovato VLBXL05 provides the EtherNet/IP interface required to incorporate compatible VLB3 drives into suitable networked control systems.
This communication capability is valuable in machinery and production installations where drive operation needs to be coordinated with PLCs and other automation equipment. Using a dedicated VLB3 logic module also provides a modular approach to selecting the communication protocol required by the application.
Typical Applications
- EtherNet/IP-connected industrial automation systems.
- PLC-controlled machinery using Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Industrial motor-control panels.
- OEM machine building and networked drive systems.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
|---|---|
| Model | VLBXL05 |
| Product type | EtherNet/IP logic module |
| Product family | Variable speed drive accessories |
| Compatible drive family | VLB3 |
| Communication protocol | EtherNet/IP |
| Function | Industrial network communication and drive integration |
| Application | Variable speed drive communication |
| Package quantity | 1 |
| HS code | 85371099 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato VLBXL05 used for?
The Lovato VLBXL05 is an EtherNet/IP logic module used to provide compatible Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives with industrial Ethernet communication capability.
Which Lovato drives are compatible with the VLBXL05?
The VLBXL05 is designed as a communication logic module for compatible Lovato VLB3 variable speed drives.
Which communication protocol does the VLBXL05 support?
The module supports the EtherNet/IP industrial communication protocol.
Is the VLBXL05 itself a variable speed drive?
No. The VLBXL05 is a communication logic module that works with a compatible VLB3 drive; it is not a standalone motor drive or power module.
Where is the Lovato VLBXL05 typically used?
It is typically used in PLC-controlled machinery, industrial automation systems and motor-control installations where compatible VLB3 drives need to communicate over an EtherNet/IP network.
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