Hardware Structure
Section 1 Introduction
iDCS-8000 Hardware User Manual (2013/8/14, Rev: 1.43)
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Hardware Structure
The iDCS-8000 is made by the combination of components of the backplane, power modules,
communication modules, I/O modules and an termination board.
Backplane
The backplane consists of 2 slots of power, 2 slots of communication and 8 single or 4 pairs of
redundant I/O modules.
Power Module
It provides the power to the system. It also bypasses 24V
DC
to the I/O module to support passive loop.
This module has hot-swappable and redundant functions.
Communication Module
This module is a configurable communication interface that performs operation such as signal
processing, automatically re-configuration, HART pass-through and configuration of I/O modules.
The module connects to the controller or PLC through of the most popular industrial fieldbuses.
I/O Module
The iDCS-8000 I/O modules can be inserted and removed from backplane without disturbing system
operation.
Termination Board
The termination boards provide the connection to the field. It also reduces the wiring and installation
effort.
Power
Communication
IO
Backplane
