Ether I/O 24 Users Manual V1.3
Elexol Pty Ltd Version 1.3
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Digital I/O from PCs
Ethernet is now standard on almost all PCs making it an attractive option for the
connection of I/O devices. In the past, using Ethernet for I/O has been too expensive or
complicated. The Ether I/O 24 now changes that situation with the cost of Ethernet I/O
now similar to that of USB solutions. The added advantages of longer cable length, an
almost unlimited numbers of nodes, electrical isolation and Internet connectivity, make
Ethernet a very attractive option for I/O connection.
No matter what you are connecting, if the requirement is for medium to large numbers of
I/O connections the Ether I/O 24 is an ideal solution. Additional modules enable the
Ether I/O 24 module to connect to almost any electrical device, and with appropriate
sensors or actuators, it can be used to control or monitor almost any simple or complex
system.
With wireless Ethernet now coming as standard on many laptop computers and wireless
access points becoming more economical, the Ether I/O 24 can be linked wirelessly to a
laptop computer by the same hardware that allows that laptop to connect to the Internet or
other network services. By connecting the Ether I/O 24 to a wireless network access
point, any device that requires monitoring by the network can be connected wirelessly.
Whether you are connecting a special function keyboard, indicator lights or a coffee
machine, the Ether I/O 24 will connect your device to your network and from there to
your local PC or by Internet, to the world.
