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A Series I/O Module

A-Series I/O and Communication Modules

SoftPLC offers a low cost, distributed I/O product line, which we call the "A Series". Modules are available for ethernet and serial networks. Also available in this product line are media converters.

All A-Series products are compact, DIN rail mountable, and can be mounted side-by-side or stacked piggy-back atop each other for small physical space applications.

The A-Series modules provide cost-effective protection and conditioning for a wide range of industrial control signals and systems. These modules are ideal when you have only a few I/O points, or need to distribute a small number of I/O points in several locations and you don't want to incur the overhead/cabling cost of a fieldbus network (eg: Profibus or DeviceNet).

A-Series Mounting Options

Applications include HVAC controls, sorting conveyors, utilities, and remote installations. One example is a weather station: the SoftPLC controller is installed atop a mountain and uses the A-Series I/O to monitor weather conditions (eg: temperature, wind speed/direction, humidity), which are made available to the public via a SoftPLC-based web page.

  • Overview

    A-Series I/O modules are a family of compact and networkable data acquisition and control modules, with a wide range of available analog and digital input/output signal types. All modules are designed for reliable operation in harsh environments and are equipped with isolation and failure protection, and high resistance against noise-interference. The "robust" serial modules (Models ASIO-41xx) can operate in temperatures from -40 to 85°C.

    Ethernet modules are available for ModbusTCP (Models AEIO-60xx) and EthernetIP (Models AEIO-61xxEI) protocols. Dual Ethernet port modules (Models AEIO-62xx, AEIO-61xxEI) can be easily daisy-chained without the need for ethernet switches.

    The Serial modules (Models ASIO-4xxx) use the ModbusRTU protocol via RS-485, the industry's most widely used bi-directional, balanced transmission line standard. These modules can be used with any SoftPLC controller.

    All modules include these standard features:

    • Mounting Options - DIN-rail (side-by-side or piggy-back) or panel/wall mount
    • Removable screw terminals for signal wires to replace module without re-wiring
    • Wide input power ranges (eg: 10-30VDC)
    • Low power consumption
    • LED's for ease in troubleshooting wiring and communication network
    • Watchdog timer supervisory function automatically resets modules in the event of system failure

  • Specifications

    Individual module specifications are available from the "Modules" tabs. All A-Series modules conform to the general specifications below:

    MODELS ASIO-40xx
    RS-485    		 ASIO-41xx
    RS-485 Robust    		 AEIO-60xx
    ModbusTCP    		 AEIO-61xx
    EnetIP    		 AEIO-62xx
    ModbusTCP
    Module Dimensions 110 x 60 x 27 mm (HxWxD)
    Power Input 10-30 VDC (24VDC standard)
    Operating Temperature 32°F~158°F (0°C~70°C) -40°F~185°F (-40°C~85°C) 14~158°F (-10~70°C)
    Storage Temperature -40 ~ 185°F (-40°C~85°C) -4 ~ 176°F (-20°C~80°C)
    Relative Humidity 0%~95%, non-condensing 20%~95%, non-condensing
    Communication Network Connection Plug-in screw terminal block (1) RJ-45 (LAN) (2) RJ-45 (LAN)
    I/O and Power Connections (2) Plug-in screw terminal blocks, #14 ~ 22 AWG
    Construction Material Impact resistant ABS plastic
    Certifications & Compliances CE, FCC rated, ROHS Compliant
    Most modules UL, UL(C) rated

    Available A-Series Serial RS-485 Modules

    A wide variety of A-Series serial RS-485 I/O modules are available - digital, analog, and special purpose modules and interface to SoftPLC PACs with the Modbus Master driver or COMGENIUS.


    Type Number of Points Rated Current/Point Catalog Number Data Sheet Store
    TOP
    Thermocouple/Analog Input 8 +/-20 mA, 4~20 mA
    Type J, K, T, E, R, S, B
    +/-(15mV,50mV,100V,500mV,1V,2.5V)    		 ASIO-4118
    RTD 6 Pt 100/1000, Ni Balco500
    2 or 3-wire    		 ASIO-4015
    Analog Input 8 0~150mV, 0~500mV, 0~1V, 0~5V, 0~10V, 0~15V
    +/-(150mV, 500mV, 1V, 5V, 10V, 15V)
    0~20mA, 4~20mA, +/-20mA    		 ASIO-4117
    Analog Output 4 0~20mA, 4~20mA, +/-10V ASIO-4024
    Digital 7/8 (7) Inputs: 10~48 VDC
    (8) Outputs: 40V, 1A max    		 ASIO-4150
    Digital Input 16 50V max ASIO-4051
    Digital 8/8 (8) Inputs: 10~30 VDC
    (8) Outputs: 200mA max load    		 ASIO-4055
    Digital 12 10~35 VDC, 200mA max load
    Sourcing    		 ASIO-4056SO
    Power Relay 8 (4) Form A/(4) Form C; 5A @ 250 VAC, 5A @ 30 VDC ASIO-4069

    Available Ethernet A-Series Modules

    A plethora of A-Series I/O Ethernet capable modules are available - digital, analog and special purpose modules:


    Type Number of Points Rated Current/Point Catalog Number Data Sheet Store
    Dual-Port ModbusTCP Modules TOP
    Digital Input 16 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters AEIO-6251
    Digital In/Out 8 In / 7 Out Inputs: 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters
    Outputs: 10~30 VDC Sink, 100mA/pt max    		 AEIO-6250
    Digital In/Power Relay 4 In / 4 Out Inputs: 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters
    Outputs: 4 Form C, 250VAC@5A, 30VDC@5A    		 AEIO-6266
    Digital Output 16 10~30 VDC Sink, 100mA/pt max AEIO-6256
    Power Relay 6 (5) Form C / (1) Form A
    250VAC@5A, 30VDC@5A    		 AEIO-6260
    Analog Input 8 +/-(150mV,500mV,1V,5V,10V)
    0-20mA, 4-20mA, +/-20mA    		 AEIO-6217
    Analog Output 4 AI / 4 DI 0-5,0-10,-10,+/-5,+/-10V
    0-20, 4-20mA; 4 Dry Contact Inputs    		 AEIO-6224
    ModbusTCP Modules TOP
    Digital In/Out 12/6 Inputs: 10~30 VDC
    Outputs: 10~30 VDC Sink, 100mA/pt max    		 AEIO-6050
    Digital In/Ctr/Out 12/2/2 Inputs: 10~30 VDC Counters: 3kHz
    Outputs: 10~35 VDC Sink, 1A/pt max, 5kHz pulse    		 AEIO-6051
    Digital In/Out 8/8 Inputs: 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters
    Outputs: 10~30 VDC Source, 100mA/pt max    		 AEIO-6052
    Digital In/Relay 6/6 Inputs: 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters
    Outputs: Form A 120VAC@0.5A, 30VDC@1A; 5kHz pulse    		 AEIO-6060
    Digital In/Power Relay 6/6 Inputs: 10~30 VDC, 3kHz counters
    Outputs: Form C 250VAC@5A, 30VDC@3A    		 AEIO-6066
    RTD 7 Pt 100/1000, Ni 50, 508, Balco AEIO-6015
    Analog Input 8 +/-(150mV,500mV,1V,5V,10V)
    0-20mA, 4-20mA, +/-20mA    		 AEIO-6017
    Thermocouple 8 Type J, K, T, E, R, S, B
    Outputs: 10~30VDC, 100mA max    		 AEIO-6018+
    Universal 12 6 AI, 2 AO, 2 DI, 2 DO AEIO-6024
    EthernetIP Modules TOP
    Digital Input 16 10~30 VDC AEIO-6151EI
    Digital In/Out 8 In / 7 Out Inputs: 10~30 VDC
    Outputs: 8~35VDC, 100mA max    		 AEIO-6150EI
    Digital Output 16 8~35VDC, 100mA max AEIO-6156EI
    Power Relay 6 (5) Form C / (1) Form A
    250VAC@5A, 30VDC@5A    		 AEIO-6160EI
    Analog Input 8 +/-(150mV,500mV,1V,5V,10V)
    0-20mA, 4-20mA, +/-20mA    		 AEIO-6117EI

    A-Series Media Converters


    Type Type of Ports Catalog Number Data Sheet Store
    Media Converter Modules TOP
    Isolated, Ext Temp ASIO-4520I

  • Downloads

    Individual module data sheets can be obtained from the Modules tabs.  The links below are general specification documents and manuals for the drivers used to connect SoftPLC controllers to A-Series I/O.