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HX-RIO3 Series
2. RIO3-Series System
2.1. Electrical Interface
• Network Adapter Module
The Network Adapter Module forms the link between the field bus and the field devices with the Expansion
Modules. The connection to different field bus systems can be established by each of the corresponding
Network Adapter Module, e.g. for MODBUS TCP, Ethernet IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, PROFIBUS,
CANopen, MODBUS/Serial etc.
• Expansion Module
The Expansion Modules are supported a variety of input and output field devices. There are digital and
analog input/output modules and special function modules.
• Two types of Message
Service Messaging / I/O Messaging
