• Baud Rate: Configurable up to 115.2 kbps
• Data Format: Supports 7 or 8 data bits, 1 or 2 stop bits, odd/even/no parity
• Electrical Isolation: Optically isolated ports to protect against ground loops and electrical noise
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
• Storage Temperature: –25°C to 70°C (–13°F to 158°F)
• Humidity Range: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
• Power Supply: Derived from the chassis backplane
• Status Indicators: LED indicators for power, transmit, receive, and fault status

Key Features

• Robust Communication: Provides reliable serial data transmission for connecting third-party devices such as meters, drives, and analyzers
• Protocol Flexibility: Supports a wide range of industry-standard serial protocols including Modbus RTU, allowing integration with diverse equipment
• Electrical Isolation: Ensures signal integrity and system protection in electrically noisy industrial environments
• Hot-Swappable Design: Allows replacement or maintenance without shutting down the entire system
• Diagnostics and Monitoring: Built-in self-test and status reporting for easy troubleshooting and system health assessment
• Scalability: Designed to work within large-scale control systems, supporting expansion and integration with other I/A Series modules
• High Availability: Supports redundant configurations to maintain communication integrity during system faults

Applications

• Process Control Systems: Integrates field devices into the DCS for centralized monitoring and control
• Power Generation: Connects turbine controls, protection relays, and auxiliary systems
• Oil and Gas Facilities: Links flow computers, gas detectors, and remote terminal units (RTUs) to the central control system
• Water and Wastewater Plants: Interfaces with pump controllers, SCADA telemetry devices, and chemical feed systems
• Manufacturing and Production Lines: Enables communication between PLCs, HMIs, and specialized machinery
• Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing: Ensures accurate data collection from analytical instruments and batch controllers