Industrial Automation

I/O Module Product Highlights

Twisted pair wiring (standard 2-wire RS485)
Spread I/O over extended distances (up to 2 miles)
Expand Modbus I/O installations
Expand Sixnet EtherTRAK I/O, Controller, RTU
and I/O Concentrator stations
Supports Modbus, ASCII and RTU
"Process Quality" I/O
True hot swap of modules in live systems
DIN-rail or direct-panel mounting
Rugged Lexan packaging
UL, CSA, CE, DNV and Zone 2 rated
-30 to 70°C operating range
Easy-to-use configuration software

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General

Convenient and economical “block” I/O
Install I/O right where you need it
True hot swap of modules in live systems
Supported by excellent Windows tools
Pre-integrated remote I/O for Sixnet systems
Connects easily to any Modbus host
Isolated communications ensures reliability
Packed with all the features you need most

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General Characteristics

Protocols supported - Modbus, ASCII/RTU and Sixnet Universal
Wiring Configuration - RS485 two-wire party-line
RS485 isolation - 1200 Volts RMS 1 minute (module to module)
Supported baud rates - 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 baud
Factory configuration - 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, Sixnet protocol
Cable recommendation - Shielded, twisted pair with drain wire desirable. Data rated cable is recommended for greater distances.

RS485 Limitations

Cable length up to 1 km - 24 AWG and 57600 baud
Cable length up to 2 km - 20 AWG and 38400 baud
Cable length up to 3.5 km - 18 AWG and 19200 baud
# Modules on RS485 network - 32 maximum
# Addressable modules - 128 with a RM-232-485-4U

Environmental

Operating temperature range -30 to 70° C
Storage temperature range -40 to 85° C
Humidity (non-condensing) 5 to 95%
Flammability (module plastic) UL 94V-0 materials
UL 508 (electrical safety)
EN 61010-1 or EN 60950 (Electrical safety)
Vibration IEC68-2-6
EN 60079-15 Group II, Category 3 locations (ATEX)
Hazardous locations UL 1604, CSA C22.2/213-M1987, (Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D), EN50021 (zone 2)
Marine/offshore as rated by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) No. 2.4 (Class A and B)
EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity for industrial environments)
EN 61000-6-4 (Emissions for industrial environments)

Model Specs

RM-8DI2-U/F
Discrete Inputs:

8 input channels
Nominal input voltage 12/24 VDC/VAC
Guaranteed ON voltage 9 VDC/VAC
Maximum input voltage 30 VDC/VAC
Guaranteed OFF current 1.5 mA DC
Guaranteed OFF voltage 5.0 VDC
Input resistance 2.4K Ohms
Nominal input current @ 24VDC 10 mA
Filtered ON/OFF delay 25 mS (10 Hz counting)
Max. count frequency (fast mode) 100 Hz (2 KHz on channel 1)
Channel to channel isolation 500 Volts (w/-U base)
Isolation from internal circuitry 1200 Volts

RM-16DI2-H
Discrete inputs:

16 input channels
Nominal input voltage 12/24 VDC
Guaranteed ON voltage 9 VDC
Maximum input voltage 30 VDC
Guaranteed OFF current 1.5 mA DC
Guaranteed OFF voltage 5.0 VDC
Input resistance 3.7K Ohms
Input current @ 12 VDC 3.5 mA
Input current @ 24 VDC 7 mA
Filtered Mode ON/OFF delay 50 mS

RM-8DO2-F
Discrete Outputs:

8 output channels
Output range 10-30 VDC
Max. output current per channel 3 Amps
(derate linearly to 2A from 50 to 70°C)
Max. output current (entire module) 10 Amps
Max. OFF state leakage current 0.05 mA
Min. load current per channel 0.1 mA
Inrush current (100 mS surge) 10 Amps
Maximum inductive load 0.2 H (3 Amp load at 24 VDC)
Typical ON resistance 0.1 Ohms
Typical ON voltage drop (@ 1 Amp) 0.1 VDC
Short circuit protection At full rated load
Thermal shutdown protection 150° C

RM-16DO2-H
Discrete Outputs:

16 output channels
Output range 10-30 VDC
Max. output current per channel 1 Amp
Max. output current (entire module) 10 Amps
Max. OFF state leakage current 0.05 mA
Min. load current per channel 0.1 mA
Inrush current (100 mS surge) 5 Amps
Typical ON resistance 0.3 Ohms
Typical ON voltage drop (@ 1 Amp) 0.3 VDC

RM-8AI2-F
Analog inputs:

8 input channels
Input range 4-20 mA
A/D resolution 16 bits (0.003%)
Full scale accuracy (@ 20° C) +/- 0.10%
Span and offset temp. coefficient +/- 50 ppm per degree C
Input impedance 100 Ohms
DMRR (differential rejection at 50/60 Hz) 66 dB
Input current protection Replaceable shunts
Max. scan rate (8 channels) 500 mS
Max. scan rate (16 channels) 1000 mS

RM-16AI2-H
Analog inputs:

16 input channels
Same as RM-8AI2-F

RM-8INS-U
Analog inputs:

8 input channels
Lowest voltage range +/- 0.062 Volts
Maximum voltage range +/- 10 Volts
Auto-polarity current range 4-20 mA
Thermocouple types (see notes) J,K,E,R,T,B,C,N,S
A/D resolution 16 bits
Full scale accuracy (@20°C) +/- 0.02%
Input span and offset adjustability +/- 25%
Span and offset temp. coefficient +/- 30 ppm per °C typ.
mV and voltage input impedance 200K Ohms
CMRR (at 50/60 Hz) 140 db
DMRR (at 50/60 Hz) 66 db
Common mode input voltage:
Between two input terminals +/- 25 VDC
Between inputs and ground 1200 Volts
No damage input voltage +/- 50 VDC
Fastest scan rate (all 8 channels) 100 mS

RM-4AO2-F
Analog Outputs:

4 output channels
Output range 4-20 mA
D/A resolution 13 bits (0.03%)
Full scale accuracy (@ 20° C) +/- 0.05%
Span and offset temp. coefficient +/- 50 ppm per degree C
Max. output setting time (to 0.05%) 5 mS
Required user supplied loop voltage 10-30 VDC
Load resistance range (@ +24V supply) 0-750 Ohms
Short circuit protection Current limiting

RM-8AO2-F
Analog Outputs:

8 output channels
Same as RM-4AO2-F

RM-4DI2-4AI2-U
Discrete inputs and Analog inputs:

4 Discrete input channels
Input range 12/24VDC
Discrete input characteristics same as RM-8DI2
4 Analog input channels
Analog input characteristics same as RM-8AI2

RM-4DI2-4DO2-U
Discrete inputs and outputs:

4 Discrete input channels
Input range 12/24VDC
Discrete input characteristics same as RM-8DI2
4 Discrete output channels
Discrete output characteristics same as RM-16DO2

RM-RTU-8440-F
Combination I/O module:

Discrete Inputs:
8 Input channels

Voltage range 10-30 VDC
Guaranteed ON voltage 9 VDC
Maximum voltage 30 VDC
Guaranteed OFF voltage & current 5.0 VDC & 1.5 mA DC
Input resistance 10K Ohms
Input current @ 24 VDC 3 mA
Filtered ON/OFF delay 25 mS (20 Hz max. counting)
Fast ON/OFF delay 4 mS (100 Hz max. counting)
Counters functions (all 8 inputs)
Pulse accumulation (count up)
Pulse rate (pulses per sec. or min.)
Running time (in sec. or minutes)
Count Rate 100 Hz. (or 20 Hz. when filtered)
10 KHz on channels 1 and 2

Discrete Outputs:

4 output channels
Voltage range 10-30 VDC
Maximum output per channel 1 Amp
Maximum output per module 8 Amps
Max. OFF state leakage 0.05 mA
Minimum load 1 mA
Inrush current (100 mS surge) 5 Amps
Typical ON resistance 0.2 Ohms
Typical ON voltage (@1A) 0.2 VDC

Analog Inputs:

4 input channels
Standard range 4-20 mA
A/D resolution 16 bits (0.003%)
Full scale accuracy +/-0.1% (@20°C)
Span and offset temp. coefficient +/-50 ppm per degree C
Input impedance 100 Ohm
Current protection Self-resetting fuses
DMRR (differential mode rejection) 66 dB at 50/60 Hz

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Part Number	Description	DI	AI	DO	AO
RM-8DI2-F	10-30VDC discrete inputs, field wiring	8	-	-	-
RM-8DI2-U	10-30VDC discrete inputs, universal wiring	8	-	-	-
RM-16DI2-H	10-30VDC discrete inputs, high density	16	-	-	-
RM-8DO2-F	10-30VDC discrete outputs, field wiring	-	-	8	-
RM-16DO2-H	0-30VDC discrete outputs, high density	-	-	16	-
RM-8AI2-F	4-20mA analog inputs, 16-bit resolution	-	8	-	-
RM-16AI2-H	4-20mA analog inputs, 16-bit resolution, high density	-	16	-	-
RM-8INS-U	instrumentation inputs, (thermocouples, Volt, 4-20mA, etc.)	-	8	-	-
RM-4AO2-F	4-20mA analog outputs, 13-bit resolution	-	-	-	4
RM-8AO2-F	4-20mA analog outputs, 13-bit resolution	-	-	-	8
RM-4DI2-4AI2-U	10-30VDC discrete inputs and 4-20mA analog inputs	4	4	-	-
RM-4DI2-4DO2-U	10-30VDC discrete inputs and discrete outputs	4	-	4	-
RM-RTU-8440-F	Low cost RTU, mix of discrete ins and outs, & analog ins	8	4	4	-
RM-232-485-4U	Converter for RS232 to RS485 (2 wire), connect up to 128 modules
RM-232-SETUP	Field setup module (includes ST-CABLE-PF). Required for initial configuration.

Replacement Guide for I/O Modules

Legacy Product					Replacement
RemoteTRAK	DI	DO	AI	AO	EtherTRAK-2	DI	DO	AI	AO
RM-8DI2-F	8	0	0	0	E2-16DI24	16	0	0	0
RM-8DI2-U	8	0	0	0	E2-16DI24	16	0	0	0
RM-16DI2-H	16	0	0	0	E2-32DI24	32	0	0	0
RM-8DO2-F	0	8	0	0	E2-16DO24	0	16	0	0
RM-16DO2-H	0	16	0	0	E2-32DO24	0	32	0	0
RM-8AI2-F	0	0	8	0	E2-32AI20M	0	0	32	0
RM-16AI2-H	0	0	16	0	E2-32AI20M	0	0	32	0
RM-8INS-U	0	0	8	0	E2-16ISOTC/ISO20M	0	0	16	0
RM-4AO2-F	0	0	0	4	E2-8AO20M	0	0	0	8
RM-8AO2-F	0	0	0	8	E2-8AO20M	0	0	0	8
RM-4DI2-4AI2-U	4	0	4	0	E2-MIX24880	24	8	8	0
RM-4DI2-4DO2-U	4	4	0	0	E2-MIX24880	24	8	8	0
RM-RTU-8440-F	8	4	4	0	E2-MIX24880	24	8	8	0

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