Rugged, standalone Piconet bus station connects machine controller to field devices, and also indicates status of network, modules, inputs, and outputs. Noise-immune fiber optic cables connect up to 256 extension modules, expanding number of network nodes while maintaining 1.5 Mbps transmission rate. Primary module measures 7 x 1.2 x 1.1 in.; extension modules measure 5 x 1.2 x 1.1 in. System supports DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, CANOpen, and all other major fieldbus protocols. Watertight construction meets IP 67 specs.