ioPAC 8020 Rugged Remote I/O
Introduction
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ioPAC 8020 Modular RTU Controller
The ioPAC modular RTU controller is an automation system which combines one CPU module with hot
swappable I/O modules. This modularity gives the ioPAC 8020 enormous flexibility. The slice type I/O modules
that can connect to any combination of sensors and on/off devices, and can transfer the captured data or
device status to a host computer via an Ethernet or IP-based networks. The system is designed for applications
in harsh environments. It has wider operation temperature of -40 to 70°C and vibration resistance. The rugged
aluminum chassis can resist UV rays to prevent wear and tear.
The ioPAC modular RTU controller consists of two major components: the CPU Module, which includes empty
I/O slots, and the I/O modules themselves. The CPU module provides the capability for daisy-chain
communications over Ethernet networks, includes simple logic control, and powers the whole system. Each
CPU module is equipped with five I/O slots for different I/O modules. The last module slot can be filled by a
backup power module or an additional I/O module.
Product Features
Robust and Compact Design for Harsh Environments
-40 to 75
°
C operating temperature range
Anti-vibration spring lock terminal block
All-aluminum chassis design
Two LAN ports with M12 or RJ45 connectors for Daisy Chain
The ioPAC Controller has two embedded Ethernet switch ports that allow information to flow to another local
Ethernet device, or to connect to the next ioPAC in the daisy-chain. Applications such as rolling stock passenger
information systems, security systems, and surveillance systems can make use of daisy-chain Ethernet
architecture to build controller networks over standard Ethernet cables. The ioPAC 8020 also provides a
hardware pass-through Ethernet function. This function allows the Ethernet network to continue to function
when an ioPAC in the middle of a daisy-chain goes down. The only limitation is the length of the Ethernet cable,
which cannot be over 100m.
