Product category:
Telemetry, data acquisition + loggers
News Release from: Sixnet | Subject: RemoteTrak
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 December 2003
New low cost RemoteTrak RTU/combination
I/O module
The new RemoteTrak RTU/combination I/O module combines a mix of I/O types (8 discrete inputs, 4 discrete outputs, 4 analogue inputs) with a RS232/RS485 interface
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 analogue 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 Processingtalk on 11 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The SixTrak 32 Channel Discreet Input Module (Model ST-DI-024-32D) is the latest edition to the Sixnet family of "process quality" I/O, which includes EtherTrak Ethernet I/O and RemoteTrak RS485 I/O
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 the Sixnet 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 No 2.4 (Class A and B) certification for marine and offshore use.
It is encased in rugged Lexan for added durability. Request a free brochure from Sixnet ...
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