Brainboxes ED Series Ethernet Remote-I/O Modules and Device Server

Benefits of the Brainboxes ED Series Remote-I/O Modules

• Remote measurement and control via Ethernet network.
• Industrial versions with extended temperature range.
• Models with wide range redundant dual power input +5...+30 VDC

Compact Remote Modules for Ethernet - Series ED-000/200

Models Brainboxes ED-004, ED-008, ED-038, ED-204, Wall-Mountable

The Brainboxes ED-000/200 series are wall-mountable (optional DIN-rail mounting kit), industrial remote-I/O modules with various I/O combinations. They offer digital-I/O, relays or interface conversion to serial/RS232 - depending on the model. They are supported by a variety of software options.

• Ethernet: 10BaseT/100BaseTX. Ethernet-to-I/O isolation. Supports Modbus TCP or ASCII commands.
• Serial - ED-004/204: RS232 with 1 MBaud rate.
• Digital-I/O: Number of channels see table below. Inputs: Individual NPN/PNP jumper configuration. Non-isolated. Outputs: Current sink low-side switch, open-drain MOSFET.
• Relays - ED-038: 3 form A SPST, normally open. Contact ratings: 5 A at 30 VDC or 250 VAC or 110 AAC.
• Wall-mountable, optional DIN-rail mountable, compact, rugged IP 0 housing.
• Temperature range of -0...+60°C.
• Status LED.
• Power supply: +5...+30 VDC. Can use 5 V power from any computer USB port via optional accessory cable.
• Signed drivers for a wide variety of third party softwares.

Model Overview

Scope of delivery and software see below.

Remote Modules/Device Servers for Ethernet - Series ED-500

Models Brainboxes ED-516, ED-527, ED-538, ED-549, ED-560, ED-582, ED-588, ED-593, DIN-Rail Mountable

The Brainboxes ED-500 series are DIN-rail mountable, industrial remote-I/O modules/device servers with various I/O combinations. Depending on the version they offer analog inputs/outputs, digital-I/O, relays or interface conversion to serial/RS232, RS422, RS485. For industrial applications, they have an extended temperature range of -30...+80°C and are supported by a variety of software options.

• Ethernet: 10BaseT/100BaseTX, protocols: ICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP. Web server/browser interface. Ethernet-to-I/O isolation.
• Serial - ED-504: RS232, RS422, RS485 port (software selectable) with 1 MBaud rate.
• Digital-I/O: Number of channels see table below. Inputs: Individual NPN/PNP jumper configuration. Non-isolated. Outputs: Current sink low-side switch, open-drain MOSFET.
• Relays - ED-538: 4 form A SPST, normally open. Contact ratings: 5 A at 30 VDC or 250 VAC or 110 AAC.
• Analog inputs - ED-549: 8, independently configurable as differential voltage inputs (±10, ±5, ±2.5, ±1 V, ±500, ±250, ±150, ±75 mV) or current inputs (±20, 0...20, 4...20 mA). 16 bit resolution. Isolated from power, network, RS485 port.
• RTD sensor inputs - ED582: 4x RTD (Pt100, Pt1000, Ni120), 2-, 3-, or 4-wire connection; range -200...+600°C, 16 bit, 5 measurements/s.
• Analog outputs - ED-560: 4, voltage outputs (0...10 V) or current outputs (0...20, 4...20 mA; sink, requires external power source). 12 bit resolution. Isolated from power, network, RS485 port.
• Models with built-in RS485 gateway to NuDAM/ADAM industrial modules.
• DIN-rail mountable, slim shape. IP20 housing.
• Extended temperature range of -30...+80°C.
• Watchdog feature.
• Status LED.
• Power supply: Redundant dual power input +5...+30 VDC. Can use 5 V power from any computer USB port via optional accessory cable.
• Signed drivers for a wide variety of third party softwares.

Model Overview

* This product is in a process of redesign and is currently not available.