B and R’s new XV connection concept offers the possibility of integrating pneumatic valves of most well-known manufacturers directly into the system. The product spectrum is now being expanded to include valve manifold connections with IP67 protection. The B and R XV connection concept makes it possible to add valve manifolds from Festo, Norgren, and other manufacturers to a I/O system with minimal configuration effort. They allow standard devices to be used with Multi-pin connectors instead of valve manifolds with fieldbus connectors. Regardless of the type, valve manifolds are always integrated in the same way. For the XV Connector with IP67 protection the complete electronics for 8, 16, or 24 valves are all integrated in a very compact housing with a standard D-sub interface. The connections to the remote backplane and power supply are standard M8 and M12 connectors to allow wiring and resistance from the elements. The connection to the valve manifold is also sealed to ensure IP67 protection.
