EtherTRAK®-2 Ethernet I/O Module

Industrial Automation

Sixnet’s EtherTRAK®-2 Ethernet I/O modules provide simple and secure remote monitoring for sites located in harsh environments. Offering the lowest cost per I/O point and rugged environmental ratings, EtherTRAK-2 I/O modules are ideal for both control rooms and extreme locations across industries that include oil & gas, power & energy, transportation, mining, maritime and water/wastewater.

 

Our compact DIN-rail I/O modules support open-standard protocols to provide flexible communication options for existing or newly installed Ethernet networks. By seamlessly replacing external devices such as switches, data concentrators and protocol converters, EtherTRAK-2 I/O modules transcend simple I/O capabilities to cost-effectively streamline systems and improve reliability.

 I/O Module Product Highlights
  • Flexible mix of I/O channels support all instrumentation needs
  • Real-Time Ring™ for fast redundancy
  • Dual independent Ethernet ports enable flexible networking
  • Built-in security proactively blocks unwanted access
  • Extensive health diagnostics and reporting reduce downtime
  • Standard Modbus protocols provide universal compatibility
  • Rugged design supports extreme temperatures and hazardous locations

To learn more about our EtherTRAK-2 I/O Modules, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

High Performance, Flexible I/O

  • Provides high-speed functionality
  • Lowers overall cost per I/O point
    • Flexible mix of up to 34 I/O supports DI, DO, AI, AO, temperature (RTD and thermocouples)
    • High resolution 16-bit analog or high-speed 10-bit analog
    • Fast I/O polling of up to 1mS
    • Advanced counter functions with 32-bit reporting
    • Time proportioned outputs simplify high speed pulse rate functions

Built-In Security
  • Prevents unwanted intrusion
  • Guards against unauthorized users
    • User-assigned permissions
    • Firewall protection

Flexible
, Redundant Networking
  • Simplifies connectivity by replacing industrial Ethernet switches
  • Ensures reliability without additional cost
    • Real-Time Ring™ switch mode for fast redundancy
    • Switch elimination mode enables daisy chaining
    • Dual independent Ethernet ports
    • Ethernet, RS485 and USB connections
    • Optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) Embedded data concentrator

Configuration Maintenance & Monitoring
  • Delivers cross-platform configuration
  • Offers easy-to-use software tools
    •  Configuration and monitoring via standard web browser
    • On-board storage for project documentation
    • Project-based software tools
    • User-based history tracks changes
    • Per-channel calibration
    • Configuration archiving Module hot-swap capabilities

Rugged, Compact Design
  • Supports harsh environments
  • Delivers proven reliability
    • Industrial -40 to 75°C operating range
    • UL/CSA (CUL), FCC and CE rated
    • Hazardous locations rated for Class I, Div 2 (Zone 2) areas
    • Vibration resistant IEC68-2-6
    • Self-resetting fuses protect I/O

Watchdog Monitoring & Reporting
  • Provides health reports of various module functions
  • Reduces maintenance downtime
    • CPU health
    • Dual-power status
    • Communication activity
    • PoE status
    • Port link status

To learn more about our EtherTRAK-2 I/O Modules, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

General I/O Performance

  • Power supply voltage: 10-30 VDC
  • Input current requirement: 75 mA @ 24 VDC typical with no loads
  • PoE power (EB modules only): 10 watts at 60°C for user loads
  • De-rate: to 5 Watts at 75°C
  • I/O: 512 discrete inputs and outputs plus 256 analog input and output registers
  • Unique station addresses: 16,000+ (Sixnet or 247 Modbus)

Ethernet – 2 Ports
  • Ethernet Port(s): 10/100BaseTx (auto-detecting)
  • Connection: RJ45 (auto-crossover)
  • Isolation: 1500 Volts RMS 1 minute (60 Hz.)
  • Message response time: less than 1 mS per message
  • Diagnostic LED’s, solid indicates link, blinking indicates activity
  • Protocols supported: TCP/IP, ARP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, HTTP, Modbus UDP/TCP Slave mode, Modbus UDP Master mode, Sixnet UDR UDP/TCP Slave mode, Sixnet UDR UDP Master mode.
  • Real-time Ring™: 5ms per hop recovery time
  • Independent networks: 1 or 2 with unique MAC and IP address

Serial Ports
  • RS485 port, Screw terminals (485+, 485-, GND) (2-wire half-duplex, not isolated)
  • RS485 networking, Up to 32 (full-load) stations
  • RS485 distance, Up to 0.5 miles (baud rate dependent)
  • Baud Rates from 300 to 57,600 baud
  • Protocols: master and slave: Sixnet and Modbus RTU / ASCII
  • Diagnostic LEDs: Transmit (TD) and Receive (RD)
  • Flow Control, RTS-party (for radios and RS485)

Web Interface
  • Secure Web Access with Password protection for multiple users
  • 1 Simultaneous User
  • 750K Memory for User Pages (more with special order)

Environmental
  • Operating temperature of -40 to 75°C (-40 to 85°C storage)
  • Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) (optional conformal coating)
  • Flammability UL 94V-0 materials
  • Electrical Safety UL 508, CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1 (IEC1010); CE
  • EMI emissions FCC part 15, ICES-003, Class A; EN55022; EN61326-1; CE
  • EMC immunity EN61326-1 (EN61000-4-2,3,4,6); CE
  • Vibration: IEC68-2-6
  • Hazardous locations (Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D) UL 1604, CSA C22.2/213, Cenelec EN50021 Zone 2
  • Marine and offshore tested and/or verified to meet various marine and maritime standards such as DNV No. 2.4, Lloyds and ABS
  • Mean Time Between Failures (GB @40°C per MIL-HNDBK-217F2).
    • E2-MIX24880-D: 1,332,475 hours
    • E2-MIX24882-D: 1,308,009 hours
    • E2-10RTD-D: 1,294,803 hours
    • E2-16AI-8AO-D: 1,043,917hours
    • E2-16DI24-D: 1,259,152 hours
    • E2-16DIAC-D: 1,432,797 hours
    • E2-16DO24-D: 1,488,653 hours
    • E2-32AI10V-D: 1,151,881 hours
    • E2-32AI20M-D: 944,590 hours
    • E2-32DI24-D: 1,320,375 hours
    • E2-32DO24-D: 1,515,163 hours
    • E2-8AO20M-D: 1,433,249 hours
    • E2-16AI20M-D: 1,575,530 hours


Physical

  • Mounting: DIN-rail (EN50022) or direct to panel or flat panel mount
  • Module and Base: 5.5”L x 3.5”W x 5.1”H (14cm x 8.9cm x 13cm)
  • Packaging: Impact resistant Lexan® polycarbonate

Discrete Input Channels
  • Voltage range E2-16DIAC-D only: 10 – 30 VDC (others on special order) 60 – 140 VAc
  • Input Polarity: Sourcing (apply power to active) or sinking (ground closure) on 8 inputs
  • Input isolation: 150 Volts (16 channel modules only)
  • Guaranteed ON voltage: 9 VDC (55 VAC – AC module)
  • Guaranteed OFF voltage: 5.0 VDC (35VAC – AC module)
  • Guaranteed OFF current: 2 mA DC
  • Input resistance: 10 Kohms
  • Input current (@ 24 VDC): 3 mA
  • Filtered ON/OFF delay: 25 mS (20 Hz. max. counting rate)
  • Fastest response: 1 mS (400 Hz. max. counting rate)
  • Special fast counting rate: Up to 50 KHz on channels 1 and 2
  • Count up, pulse timing and pulse rate 16 or 32 bit reporting
  • Scan rate (all channels) 1 mS

Discrete Output Channels
  • Output voltage range: 10-30 VDC (16DORLY: 10-30VDC/AC)
  • Max. output power:
    • E2-32DO24: 0.5 Amps per channel, 8A per module
    • E2-16DO24/16DORLY: 1A Per channel, 16A module, .8A at 60°C 8 channels at 24VDC
    • E2-MIX24880 and MIX24882: 1A per channels, 8A per module, .8A at 60°C 1 channel, .4A at 60°C 8 channels at 24VDC
  • Max. off state leakage: 0.01 mA (less than 10 uA)
  • Short circuit protection, self-reset fuses (trip above 1.5 Amp)
  • Min. load: 1 mA
  • Inrush current: 5 Amps (100 mS surge)
  • Typical on resistance: 0.3 Ohms (Drop 0.3 VDC @ 1 Amp)
  • Input isolation: 150 Volts (16 channel modules only)
  • All channels Scan rate: 1 mS

Analog Output Channels
  • Analog output range: 4-20 mA
  • D/A resolution: 16 bits (less than 1 uA)
  • Full scale accuracy: +/-0.02% (at 20°C)
  • Span and offset temp.: +/- 50 ppm per °C typ.
  • Max. output settling time: 5 mS (to .05%)
  • Load resistance: (@ 24 V) 0-750 Ohms
  • Current: limiting short circuit protection

Analog Input Channels
  • E2-16AI20M / 32AI20M / 16ISO20M range: 4-20mA
  • E2-32AI10V range: 0 to +10 VDC
  • E2-16ISOTC range: 250 mV, Thermocouples supported J,K,E,R,T,B,L,N & S
  • A/D resolution 16 bits (0.003%) 10 bits (fast option)
  • Full scale accuracy +/- 0.02% (at 20 °C, 16 bit mode)
  • Temperature coefficient +/- 50 ppm per °C (span and offset)
  • Input impedance (resistance) 100 ohms (E2-32AI20M, E2-16AI20M, E2-16ISO20M) 200 Kohms (E2-32AI10V, E2-16ISOTC)
  • Self-resetting short circuit protection fuses (4-20 mA inputs)
  • DMRR (differential mode) 66 db at 50/60 Hz
  • Fastest update time (E2-32AI20M, E2-16AI20M) [# of chan.] 880 mS [all] -16-bit; 145ms [all] -14-bit; 1 ms [2] -10-bit
  • Fasted update time E2-16ISOTC, E2-16ISO20M (all 16 channels) 200ms
  • A/D resolution 16 bits
  • Accuracy typical uncalibrated +/- 0.5 °C
  • Common mode input voltage (E2-16ISOTC, E2-16ISO20M):
    • Between two input terminals +/- 60VDC
    • Between inputs and ground 300 volts
  • RTD Type: 100 Ohm Platinum
  • RTD Alpha: .00385 or .00392
  • RTD Connections: 2 or 3-wire
  • RTD input range: -200-850 deg C
  • RTD overall accuracy: .05% or .5 deg C
  • Scan time: 550ms for all 10 channels
  • Max lead wire resistance: 100 Ohms per side balanced
  • RTD excitation current: 250uA pulsed to reduce self heating

To learn more about our EtherTRAK-2 I/O Modules, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Part Number
(Module with wiring base)
DI DO AI AO Description
E2 or EB-MIX24880-D
24
 
8
 
8
 
0
 
Combination I/O with 1 isolated input counter *
E2 or EB-MIX24882-D
24
 
8
 
8
 
2
 
Combination I/O with 2 analog outputs **
E2 or EB-32DI24-D
32
 
-
-
-
32 inputs (10-30 VDC)
E2 or EB-16DI24-D
16
 
 -
 -
 -
16 individually isolated channels, 10-30 VDC/VAC with counters
E2-16DIAC-D
16
 
 -
 -
 -
16 individually isolated inputs,120 VAC nominal
E2 or EB-32DO24-D
 -
32
 
 -
 -
High density discrete outputs
E2 or EB-16DO24-D
 -
16
 
 -
 -
Individually isolated 1 Amp outputs with self-resetting fuses
E2 or EB-32AI20M-D
 -
 -
32
 
 -
High density 16 bit 4-20mA inputs with self-resetting fuses
E2 or EB-32AI10V-D
-
-
32
 
-
Voltage inputs
E2 or EB-16AI20M-D
 -
 -
16
 
 -
16 channels 4-20mA inputs with self-resetting fuses
E2 or EB-8AO20M-D
 -
 -
 -
8
 
4-20mA analog outputs
E2 or EB-16AI-8AO-D
 -
-
16
 
8
 
16 4-20mA inputs plus 8 4-20mA outputs
E2 or EB-16ISOTC-D
 -
 -
16TC
 
 -
Instrumentation thermocouples
E2 or EB-8ISOTC-D***
 -
 -
8TC
 
 -
Instrumentation thermocouples
E2 or EB-16ISO20M-D -
 
-
 
16
 
 -
Isolated 4-20mA inputs
E2 or EB-10RTD-D
 -
-
10
RTD
 
-
RTD (100 Ohm platinum), -200 to 850°C.
E2 or EB-16DORLY-D - 16  - - 16, Description: 16 individually isolated discrete outputs (10-30VDC/VAC Relay) 1 Amp outputs, 16 Amps total.

*Check factory for availability

To learn more about our EtherTRAK-2 I/O Modules, simply contact sales@sixnet.com, call +1 518 877 5173 or request an industrial networking product CD now.

Important SixTRAK Product Notices:

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