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Beckhoff Automation expanded its Bus Terminal I/O system with the new, ultra-compact HD Bus Terminals for manufacturers and machine builders. The space-saving 'High Density’ Bus Terminals have 16 digital I/O channels in the housing of a 12 mm electronic terminal block. This is a March 2010 Control Engineering North American print edition Product Exclusive. More
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