- Universal IO expansion of PLC based control systems
- Remote IO over Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP
- Combination of different IO types in one module
- Suitable for use in DACS, SCADA and Data Logging applications
- Free Configuration and Testing Software
- Watchdog - Safe State On Comms Fail
Simple and rapid expansion of the number of inputs and outputs on almost any control or automation system.
- Digital Inputs - PNP, NPN or Dry Contact (Count Feature Configurable)
- Digital Outputs - PNP 0.5A With (Pulse Feature Configurable)
- Analogue Inputs - Thermocouples, PT100/1000, 0-5V, 0-10V and 4-20mA
- Analogue Outputs - 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 0-10V
The DigiRail Connect will function as a slave device on an existing Modbus RTU network using the built in RS485 terminals. It can also operate as a Modbus TCP Server via built in ethernet port. All Connect models come with Ethernet, Micro USB and RS485 for complete connectivity.
DigiRail Connect offer a mixture of signal IO, greater number of channels and connection possibilities when compared to the standard Novus DigiRail modules. Software configuration and IO testing is fast and simple with free NXperience Software.
There are 4 choices of module which complete the range, The RAMIX modules are a Rich Analogue Mix available with Digital or Relay Outputs. The DMIX modules are conventional Digital Inputs with a choice of Digital or Relay Outputs.
8811611440 DigiRail Connect (RAMIX 2AI / 2AO / 4DI / 2RL ETH)
8811611420 DigiRail Connect (RAMIX 2AI / 2AO / 4DI / 3DO ETH)
8811612440 DigiRail Connect (DMIX 8DI / 4RL ETH)
8811612420 DigiRail Connect (DMIX 8DI / 8DO ETH)
DigiRail Connect is a versatile I/O module to be used as an extension of any brand automation system. Its rich mixed inputs and outputs offer industrial standard analog and digital signaling. The available DigiRail Connect options ensure the choice of suitable configuration for the customer application.
Bringing the Industry 4.0 to the rail level, the connectivity of DigiRail connect allows it to be used as slave Modbus RTU device in RS485 networks or as a server Modbus TCP device under Ethernet network.
Specially designed for harsh environments, DigiRail Connect complies with the main EMC and EMI standards, providing robustness and reliability for industrial applications.
Novus DigiRail Connect Datasheet Download
Novus DigiRail Connect Manual Download
- Inputs:
RAMIX: 4 digital and 2 analog (isolated)
DMIX: 8 digital
- Outputs:
RAMIX: 3 digital or 2 relay and 2 analog (isolated)
DMIX: 4 relays or 8 digital
- Analog signals:
Thermocouples J, K, T, N, E, R, S and B
Pt100, Pt1000, NTC,
0-60 mV, 0-5 V, 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
- Analog input impedance:
0-60 mV, Pt100, Pt1000, NTC and thermocouples: >10 MΩ
0-5 V, 0-10 V: >1 MΩ
4-20 mA: 15 Ω + (1 V @ 20 mA)
- Digital Input characteristics:
Logical level "0": < 0.5 V
Logical level "1": > 3 V
Maximum voltage: 30 V
Input impedance:270 kΩ
Input current: @ 30 Vdc (typical) 0.15 mA
Maximum frequency (square wave):
Dry contact: 10 Hz
PNP: 250 Hz
NPN: 250 kHz
- Digital Output characteristics:
Maximum load current: 200 mA
Short circuit current: 70 mA
Maximum switching voltage: 30 Vdc
Minimum switching voltage: 6 Vdc
- Relay Output characteristics:
Type: SPST-NO and SPDT
Maximum load current: 3 A (SPST) / 6 A (SPDT)
Switching voltage: 250 Vac
Suitable for resistive loads
- Analog Output characteristics:
Signal types: 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-10 V
Maximum load: 0-20 / 4-20 mA: ≤ 500 Ω
0-10 V: ≥ 2000 Ω
- Analog Channel resolution:
Analog inputs: 16 bits (65000 levels)
Analog outputs: 12 bits
- Communication interface:
USB
Ethernet: 10/100 Mb/s, IEEE standard 802.3u
RS485
- Software:
NXperience (via USB)
- Power Supply:
Voltage: 10 Vdc to 36 Vdc
Maximum Consumption: 5 W
Typical Consumption: 20 mA
- Operating conditions:
Temperature: -20 to 60°C ( -4 to 140°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
- Enclosure: ABS+PC