Product category:
Factory data acquisition
News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: RemoteTRAK RTU I/O module
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 December 2003
New Low Cost RemoteTRAK RTU/Combination
I/O Module
New Low Cost RemoteTRAK RTU/Combination I/O Module from SIXNET
The new RemoteTRAK RTU/Combination I/O module (model RM-RTU-8440-F) combines a mix of I/O types (8 discrete inputs, 4 discrete outputs, 4 analog inputs) with a RS232/RS485 interface The RemoteTRAK RTU is designed as an economical I/O solution for situations where you need: a low cost RTU at a remote site; to poll I/O or Modbus devices on a RS485 party line; or expand the number of channels on a SIXNET EtherTRAK node
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The RemoteTRAK RTU supports Modbus ASCII, RTU, and the SIXNET protocol.
It also supports radio packeting and phone links.
This enables users to poll the RemoteTRAK RTU with an industrial modem (such as SIXNET's VT-MODEM) or radio using SIXNET or Modbus protocol.
All SIXNET I/O is engineered to withstand the abuse of harsh industrial environments.
The RM-RTU-8440-F is surge and vibration resistant, operates in temperatures ranging from -40 to +70C, and is CE, UL, CSA, and Class 1, Division 2 (Zone 2) rated.
The module also has Det Norske Veritas (DNV) No.
2.4 (Class A and B) certification for marine and offshore use.
It is encased in rugged Lexan for added durability For more information on the RemoteTRAK RTU/Combination I/O module or any of SIXNET's other industrial data acquisition and control products, contact SIXNET at +1 (518) 877-5173, e-mail: sales@sixnetio.com, or visit SIXNET online at www.sixnetio.com. Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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