Multi-function Ethernet I/O modules manage a mix of analogue and discrete I/O
Multi-function Ethernet I/O modules by Acromag reduce costs by monitoring both analogue and discrete I/O sensor types with one module. The company has released two new Ethernet remote I/O modules, the NT2510 and NT2530, as part of its Busworks NT series.
The modules are designed for cost-effective monitoring and controlling of analogue and discrete signals in industrial applications. Eight models have bi-directional discrete I/O, voltage or current analogue inputs and optional analogue current outputs. NTE modules have dual RJ45 ports and a web server with field-selectable Modbus TCP / IP or EtherNet / IPTM communication. They also have an integrated DIN rail bus that allows up to three NTX expansion I/O modules to be connected and a space-saving design that requires only 25mm of DIN rail per module.
Each module will support multiple protocols which are selectable using any web browser to configure the network settings and I/O operation.
The modules are suitable for use in harsh environments, with hazardous location approvals, high noise immunity, and a temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees C. They can function as a network client or use Acromag’s i2o peer-to-peer communication technology to transfer data directly between modules without the need for a host or server. The modules also have multicast capability and support conditional logic.
“These modules can save money and space by interfacing analogue input, analogue output, discrete input and discrete output signals with just a single unit,” said Robert Greenfield, Acromag’s business development manager.
Acromag has been developing and manufacturing measurement and control products for more than 60 years. The company offers industrial I/O products including process instruments, signal conditioning equipment, data acquisition boards, distributed I/O systems and communication devices.
