Eaton DS7 - 8 Smartwire-DT; Introduction

8 SmartWire-DT
8.1 Introduction
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8 SmartWire-DT
8.1 Introduction
The SmartWire-DT connection system is an intelligent system and makes
possible the reliable and easy connection of switching devices, pilot devices
and I/O components with overriding bus systems. The components that are
connected with the SmartWire-DT system are linked, e.g. to PROFIBUS-DP
or CANopen communication networks via gateways using SmartWire-DT
masters.
With the SmartWire-DT system up to 99 modules can be connected to form
a network. Modules can include SmartWire-DT I/O modules or SmartWire-DT
modules for contactors or pilot devices. The electrical connection is effected
via a special 8-pole connecting lead and the relevant plugs.
Soft starters with part no. DS7-34D…-D… (abbreviated as “DS7-SWD” here)
are capable of being connected to a SmartWire-DT system and to a higher-
level PLC as a result. These soft starters can be controlled and monitored via
SmartWire-DT, and their parameters can be configured via SmartWire-DT as
well.
Depending on the specific model and field of application, DS7-SWD soft
starters can be combined and operated together with an NZM circuit-
breaker, a PKZ motor-protective circuit-breaker, or a PKE electronic motor-
protective circuit-breaker as a safety device. In addition, it is possible to
connect a PKE motor-protective circuit-breaker to SmartWire-DT via a DS7-
SWD soft starter and to read its information this way as well. For this
purpose, the PKE motor-protective circuit-breaker features an electronic trip
block with its own communication module.
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This chapter uses the original English terms that appear
throughout a variety of specifications (e.g., SmartWire-DT,
PROFIdrive) ￫ section 8.4, “Abbreviations”.