SMC EX600 Modular Fieldbus Platform
SMC EX600 Modular Fieldbus Platform
Build a complete valve I/O node on any network. Pick your protocol, add the I/O you need, and complete the manifold - all from one modular, IP67 platform. Shop every EX600 part below, or jump to replacement parts if you are servicing an existing unit.
The SMC EX600 is a modular fieldbus and valve I/O system that puts solenoid valve outputs, sensor inputs, analog signals, and IO-Link devices onto a single industrial network node. One SI (serial interface) communication unit determines the network protocol; everything else on the manifold is modular and interchangeable. Instead of running every solenoid and sensor wire back to PLC I/O cards in the control cabinet, the EX600 collects them at the machine and passes them through one network cable - cutting wiring, panel space, and commissioning time.
Use the three steps below to build a complete system, or skip to replacement parts if a unit has failed in the field.
Choose Your Protocol (SI Unit)
The SI unit is the brain of the EX600 - it sets the network protocol and is the only protocol-specific part on the manifold. Pick the one that matches your PLC network. PNP (-COM) and NPN (+COM) output versions are available for most protocols.
EtherNet/IP
Current gen: EX600-SEN7 (PNP) / SEN8 (NPN). Dual port, DLR ring, QuickConnect.
Shop EtherNet/IP SI UnitsPROFINET
EX600-SPN3 (PNP) / SPN4 (NPN). For Siemens and PROFINET architectures.
Shop PROFINET SI UnitsEtherCAT
EX600-SEC1 (PNP) / SEC2 (NPN). For Beckhoff and EtherCAT motion systems.
Shop EtherCAT SI UnitsCC-Link IE Field
Gigabit CC-Link IE Field for high-speed Mitsubishi systems.
Shop CC-Link IE SI UnitsWireless (EX600-W)
EX600-WEN1 wireless master. EtherNet/IP over a 2.4 GHz link - no I/O cabling between base and remote.
Shop Wireless UnitsAdd Your I/O Modules
I/O modules are protocol-independent - the same module works behind any SI unit. Snap up to 9 modules onto one manifold in any combination, for up to 1024 total I/O points.
Digital Input Units (EX600-DX)
Bring auto switches, proximity, photoelectric, and limit switches onto the network node. 8 or 16 channel, PNP or NPN, M12 / M8 (IP67) or D-sub / spring terminal (IP40).
EX600-DXPD (16-ch PNP, M12) | EX600-DXPC (8-in PNP, M8)Digital Output Units (EX600-DY)
Drive solenoids, indicators, and contactors directly from the manifold. 8 or 16 channel, PNP or NPN, M12 / M8 or D-sub.
EX600-DYPB (8-out PNP) | EX600-DYPE (16-out PNP)Digital I/O Combo Units (EX600-DM)
Mixed inputs and outputs on a single module - 8 in / 8 out. Saves a module slot where you need both close together.
EX600-DMPE (8 in / 8 out, D-sub) | EX600-DMPFAnalog Units (EX600-A)
Read pressure, flow, temperature, and other 4-20 mA / 0-10 V signals, or send analog outputs - for closed-loop control right at the manifold. Analog in (EX600-AXA), out (EX600-AYA), and combo (EX600-AMB).
Shop EX600 Analog UnitsIO-Link Master Modules (EX600-L)
Turn the manifold into an IO-Link master. Up to 4 modules / 16 IO-Link devices per manifold, with automatic parameter download for plug-and-play replacement. Port Class A (EX600-LAB1) and Class B (EX600-LBB1).
EX600-LAB1 (Class A) | EX600-LBB1 (Class B)Complete the Manifold
End plates, valve plate brackets, and accessories that mount the EX600 to your valve manifold and supply power.
End Plates (EX600-ED)
Power-supply end plate that closes the manifold and feeds the system. M12 5-pin B-coded.
Shop EX600-ED2 End PlateValve Plate Brackets
Adapter plate that joins the EX600 to your valve manifold. EX600-ZMV2 is matched to the SY series.
Shop EX600-ZMV2 Valve PlateHandheld Terminal & Accessories
Configure and diagnose the manifold without a PC, plus seal caps, marker plates, and power/comm cables.
Shop EX600 AccessoriesHow an EX600 System Goes Together
A minimum working EX600 node is just three parts:
1 SI Unit (protocol) + 1 End Plate (power) + 1 or more I/O Units
Add a valve plate bracket and SMC valve manifold (SY, JSY, SV, VQC, or S0700) to control solenoids, or run the EX600 as a standalone distributed I/O node with no valves at all. Mix digital, analog, and IO-Link modules in any order, up to 9 units and 1024 I/O points per manifold.
Find Your EX600 Replacement Part
Have a part number off a failed unit? Match it to the right current part below. I/O modules and end plates are direct cross-references; SI units may map to a newer generation.
EtherNet/IP SI unit upgrade: The current-generation EX600-SEN7 (PNP) and EX600-SEN8 (NPN) replace the prior EX600-SEN1/SEN2 (single port) and EX600-SEN3/SEN4 (dual port), adding dual ports, DLR ring redundancy, and QuickConnect. The manifold, I/O modules, and end plates carry over unchanged - only the SI unit changes.
| If you have / need | Part family | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| EX600-SEN1 / SEN2 / SEN3 / SEN4 | EtherNet/IP SI unit | SEN7 / SEN8 → |
| EX600-SPN_ (PROFINET) | PROFINET SI unit | SPN3 / SPN4 → |
| EX600-SEC_ (EtherCAT) | EtherCAT SI unit | SEC1 / SEC2 → |
| EX600-DX_ digital input | Input module (direct cross) | Input units → |
| EX600-DY_ digital output | Output module (direct cross) | Output units → |
| EX600-ED_ end plate | End plate (direct cross) | End plates → |
Not sure which generation you need? Our application engineers can confirm a direct replacement from your existing part number.
EX600 or EX260 - Which Do You Need?
Choose the EX600 when you need a modular node that combines valve outputs with digital inputs, analog I/O, or IO-Link masters on one manifold.
Choose the EX260 when you only need valve output control - it is a compact, lower-cost SI unit (just 28 mm wide) that mounts straight on the valve manifold with no add-on I/O.
Compare the EX260 SI Unit