INTERBUS is a serial link field bus for sensors and actuators meeting the requirements of an industrial environment.
This bus uses the master/slave process. The master device manages and coordinates access to the bus. It sends and receives data to and from all other devices.
Other devices are also available in the following categories:
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head-ends,
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Input/Output modules,
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INTERBUS / AS-i gateways,
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AS-i Controller / gateways,
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ATV 18, 58, 66 speed controllers
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ATS46/NEPTUNEs,
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LT6 electrical protection systems,
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XBT BB LED keyboard terminals,
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XBT-P/E operating terminals,
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inductive identifications,
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IP20 Telefast I/O interfaces,
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Momentums,
The following illustration shows an INTERBUS field bus architecture:
