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VersaMax Modules, Power Supplies and Carriers
User Manual
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Network Interface Units
A VersaMax I/O Station consists of a group of VersaMax modules with a
VersaMax Network Interface Unit (NIU) module and attached power supply in
the first position.
VersaMax NIU
power supply
VersaMax Modules
The NIU provides I/O scanning and a communications interface, allowing a
group of VersaMax modules to function as an I/O station on a communications
bus. The power supply on the NIU provides power for the modules in the I/O
Station. Additional “booster” power supplies can be included in the system if
needed for modules with high current requirements.
A NIU module has connectors appropriate for its communications network type
and status LEDs. NIUs also have rotary dials that can be used to set
communications ID information and other parameters.
SHIELD OUT
SERIAL B2
SHIELD IN
SERIAL A2
SHIELD OUT
SERIAL B1
SHIELD IN
SERIAL A1
0
1
0
0
7
6
4
5
8
9
1
1
BAUD
RATE
SBA
X10
3
2
3
2
3
2
GBI001
BUS B
SBA ERR
I/O ENBL
FORCE
PWR
FAULT
OK
SBA
X1
U
N
A
N
Genius
®
NIU
IC200GBI001
Genius NIU