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KTA-296 Wireless I/O Extender

 

11 Feb 2022 

www.oceancontrols.com.au 

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Extend analog or digital signals 
wirelessly up to 40km line-of-sight 

 

2 x analog inputs (4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) 

 

2 x analog outputs (4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V) 

 

2 x isolated digital inputs (2.5 to 30V) 

 

2 x relay outputs (240V; 5A) 

 

DIN rail mountable 

 

“Link OK” Digital Output

 

 

24V DC Powered 

 

The KTA-296 Wireless I/O extender pair offers a convenient way for analog or digital signals 
to span large distances via a wireless link. The KTA-296 is designed to operate as a pair, 
where the I/O 

from one unit “mirrors” the I/O from the other. That is, the digital inputs on 

one unit trigger the relay outputs on the other unit, and the analog inputs on one unit sets 
the analog outputs on the other. 
 

I/O Mapping 

 

Device 1 

Device 2 

Digital Input 1 

Relay 1 

Digital Input 2 

Relay 2 

Analog Input 1 

Analog Output 1 

Analog Input 2 

Analog Output 2 

 
Note: Digital Inputs 3 and 4, and Analog Inputs 3 and 4, are unused on the KTA-296. 
 
The Digital Inputs are bi-directional, and optically isolated. They will suit NPN, PNP, and dry 
contact style sensors up to 30V DC. 
 
The digital outputs are mechanical relays rated up to 240V AC/30V DC and 5A. Optically 
Isolated outputs are a non-standard option 
 
The Analog Inputs by default suit 4 to 20 mA style instruments. 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 5V and 0 to 
10V are non-standard options. 
 
The Analog Outputs by default are 4 to 20 mA. 0 to 20mA, 0 to 5V, and 0 to 10V are non-
standard options. 

Summary of Contents for KTA-296

Page 1: ...it trigger the relay outputs on the other unit and the analog inputs on one unit sets the analog outputs on the other I O Mapping Device 1 Device 2 Digital Input 1 Relay 1 Digital Input 2 Relay 2 Anal...

Page 2: ...be monitored to view traffic on the wireless link and establish if the radios have found each other See below for comms details Device Overview The KTA 296 operates as a pair Packets are sent over the...

Page 3: ...2 NO Normally Open contact of relay 1 RELAY 2 COM Common contact of relay 1 USB Only used for firmware updates on the KTA 296 Radio RFD900 long range radio transceiver 900MHz AI3 Link OK open collect...

Page 4: ...med out The link is down or out of range Flashing quickly ten times a second Bad or unknown packet A message was received but it is not in a format that is recognised or can be decoded TRANS Transmit...

Page 5: ...io module using the RFD900 config software discussed in more detail below Switch 4 Radio Mode OFF Normal ON Config Switch 5 Digital IOs behaviours if lose connection Switch 5 Behaviours OFF The digita...

Page 6: ...ww oceancontrols com au 6 of 7 RFD900 Configuration Utility The factory default radio parameters for the KTA 296 should be adequate for most applications Having said that it is possible to reconfigure...

Page 7: ...nel If multiple radios are in range of each other they will need to talk on separate channels simiarly to a walkie talkie Can be set to any number but each pair will need to be on the same channel to...

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