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Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to Digital IO 16 Inputs

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Compliance, certifications and origin

  • RoHS
  • WEEE
  • Origin: United Kingdom
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Secure checkoutISO 9001:2015 and CMMC certifiedFamily owned since 1982

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Secure checkoutISO 9001:2015 and CMMC certifiedFamily owned since 1982

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Real people answer: chat with us, email customerservice@colamco.com, or call 1-800-692-8757, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm EST.

Overview

Ethernet to DIO device: 16 non-isolated digital input channels. Outputs each group of 4 lines has its own common rail. Powerful ARM 80 MHz, 32 Bit CPU.

The device can be controlled over TCP/IP using the Modbus TCP protocol or simple ASCII commands. Additionally Brainboxes supply a suite of APIs and sample code to communicate with the device using Microsoft .NET framework Visual Basic, C#, C++, Java, Javascript, PHP and more. The device and be configured and secured from a web browser. The device can be installed as a COM Port on a Windows PC to give complete backwards compatibility essential for legacy applications.

Offers robust and intelligent 'control side' devices that provide the interface to systems on the 24V factory floor environment, commonly referred to as 'process side'.

The ED product range is designed for harsh environments. The digital output port line are implemented as protected output circuits, providing current overload and short circuit protection, voltage surge, overload and open circuit protection and over temperature protection to allow the widest possible usage and range of devices.

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Technical specifications

General Information

Manufacturer Brainboxes Limited
Manufacturer Part Number ED-516
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.brainboxes.com
Brand Name Brainboxes
Product Model ED-516
Product Name Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + RS485 Gateway
Product Type Ethernet To Digital IO Module

Physical Characteristics

Height 0.9"
Width 5.1"
Depth 4"
Weight (Approximate) 4.73 oz

Miscellaneous

Package Contents
  • Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + RS485 Gateway
  • Installation CD (with Manual, Microsoft Signed Drivers & Utilities)
  • Quick Start Guide
Additional Information

IO Channels

  • IO Protocols Modbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
  • Description 16 Digital Inputs
  • Digital Inputs 16
  • Digital Outputs 0
  • Analog Inputs 0
  • Analog Outputs 0

Digital IO

  • Input Logic Level 0 -30.0V to +1.0V
  • Input Logic Level 1 +2.0V to +30V
  • Input Latches Triggered by user programmable positive or negative edges, stays true until acknowledged
  • Input Counter User progammable- counts positive or negative transitions up to 200Hz
  • Digital Output Type N/A
  • Maximum Output Load Voltage N/A
  • Maximum Output Current Sink 0.85A per channel, Max 6.8A per device

Serial Port

  • Serial Gateway RS485 NuDam/ADAM compatible expansion port

Network

  • Number of Ports 1
  • Network Port Type RJ45 Jack 10/100 MHz Autosensing, Cross Over Autosensing (MDIX)
  • Network Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
  • Protection 1500V Magnetic Isolation between ports and network

Power

  • Power Input 5V - 30V DC Redundant DC Dual Power Inputs, reverse polarity protected
  • Power Supply 1 Description Global Power Supply - PW-600
  • Power Supply 2 Description Power supply PW-650
  • Max Input 35 Volts

General

  • Operating Temperature Range -30 °C to +80 °C / -22 °F to +176 °F
  • Industrial Standard Yes
  • Storage Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F to +185 °F
  • Galvanic Isolation No

Operating Systems

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
Green Compliant Yes
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Environmental Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

Warranty

Limited Warranty Lifetime

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