MDS NETio Series, Installation & Operation Manual

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6 MDS NETio Installation & Operation Guide MDS 05-4457A01, Rev. A
1.3.2 Configuration Levels
There are several configuration levels associated with a NETio Unit
depending upon the functionality that needs to be implemented.
• NETio entraNET-class Radio Parameters (Required if com-
municating with another NETio Base Module or with an MDS
entraNET AP)
• Configure the wireless Network Address at the Access Point
and each NETio Unit. The Network Address must be identi-
cal for all radios in a network.
• WeXP 2.4 GHz Parameters (As needed, if WeXP is used)
• WeXP Network Address—Base Module and Wireless
Expansion Modules.
• NETio Module Activation (Required)
• Unit ID—Base Module ID
• Module ID—Expansion Module ID
(if used)
• I/O Points (Required)
• I/O Point parameters such as signal type and range
• Signal Extender Functions (As Needed)
• Protocol Node Functions (Future Availability)
• Optional Payload Communication (As Needed)
• Support for an external RTU or PLC connected to NETio
IP/Ethernet or serial communication port.
These Configuration Levels are discussed within Chapters 2 and 3.
1.3.3 Module Profiles
NETio Base Module
The NETio Base Module operates in the license-free 902–928 MHz
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) band. It has the following I/O
capacity:
• 1 Analog Input (AI) @ 4–20 mA, 0-5 V, 0-10 V
• 1 Analog Output (AO) @ 4–20 mA
• 2 Discrete Inputs (DI) @ 5–36 Vdc
• 2 Discrete Outputs (DO) 36 Vdc rated at 2 A continuous load.