I/O modules have built-in network ports

Feb. 15, 2005
I/O modules have built-in network ports
Remote I/O Modules
900EN series I/O modules interface up to 12 analog or descrete I/O signals directly to an Ethernet/IP network. Since each remote I/O module has its own Ethernet port, it can operate independently of a buscoupler or controller that typically handles network communication for modular/block I/O systems. No software is required; the setup uses a standard Internet browser to configure on an embedded web page. A complete 12-channel I/O requires 1 in. of DIN rail space. An internal microcontroller process the I/O signals and directs all operations.