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DigiRail Modbus I/O Modules

The DigiRail Modbus I/O Modules offer versatile DIN rail mountable input/output modules for industrial automation, all configured using the free DigiConfig software via Modbus RTU commands. The DigiRail-2A provides two universal analogue inputs, supporting various signals like thermocouples, PT100s, mV, V, and mA. The DigiRail-4C is a digital counter module with four inputs, while the DigiRail-2R features two SPDT relay outputs. All integrating seamlessly into Modbus RTU master systems, with screw terminal connections for inputs, power, and RS485 communication. These modules ensure robust electrical isolation between I/O and the communication/supply, simplifying installation and maintenance.

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Description

The DigiRail series comprises a range of Modbus RTU I/O modules designed for industrial automation applications, particularly for integrating analogue or digital signals into supervisory system. These modules are DIN rail mountable and offer RS485 serial communication. They are configured using the free DigiConfig software via Modbus RTU commands. Key features across the series include electrical isolation between inputs and the supply/serial port, LED indicators for communication and status, and a wide operating temperature range of 0 to 70 °C.

Available Modules

  • DigiRail-2A: This model features two universal analogue inputs that can be configured for a variety of signals, including thermocouples (J, K, T, R, S, B, N, E), PT100 sensors, and other signals like 0 to 20mV, -10 to 20mV, 0 to 50mV, 0 to 5V, 0 to 10V, 0 to 20mA, and 4 to 20mA. It provides cold junction compensation for thermocouples and compensation for 3-wire PT100 cables.
  • DigiRail-4C: This module is designed for digital inputs, offering four digital counter inputs. It can count signals up to 100kHz on one input and up to 1000Hz on others.
  • DigiRail-2R: This module provides two 8A / 250vAC SPDT relay outputs.

Specifications

Model 2A

  • Analogue inputs: programmable for thermocouples (J, K, T, E, N, R, S, B), PT100, mV, V, mA.
  • Cold junction compensation for thermocouples and compensation for PT100 3-wire cables
  • Open loop detection for thermocouples, PT100 and mV
  • Sampling rate for 1 analogue input: 10Hz for mV, V and mA. 5Hz for t thermocouples and PT100
  • Analogue input resolution: 17 bits
  • Accuracy (at 25°C): PT100, mV, V and mA: ±0.15% of full scale. Thermocouples: ±0.25% of full scale
  • Temperature effect: 0.003% of full scale/°C
  • Cold junction compensation for thermocouples: ±1°C at 25°C ±0.05°C/°C
  • Isolation: 1000vAC from inputs (analogue or digital) and power or communication.

Model 4C

  • Input voltage level: Low level: 0 to 1vDC. High level: 4 to 35vDC. Internal current restricted to 5mA
  • Input Maximum Frequency: 1Khz / duty cicle 50%. Input 1 compatible with up to 100 Khz signal
  • Pulse counter (32 bits): 0 to 4.294.967.295)
  • Pulse countdown capacity for periodical time lapse and pulsed retention in time lapse ( peak)
  • Isolation: 1000vDC from inputs and power or communication.

Model 2R

  • Digital outputs: 8A/250vAC SPDT relay, resistive load
  • Output timing
  • Bounce time (NO / NC): 3/6 ms
  • Isolation: 2000vAC from outputs and power or communication

All Models

  • Power: 10 to 35vDC, 50mA maximum current
  • 2-wire RS485 communication with Modbus RTU protocol, Configurable address and baud rate (1,200 to 115,200 bps)
  • LED indicators for communication and status. Key for resetting communication parameters to original factory default
  • Windows based configurator software (free download)
  • Dimensions: 72 x 78 x 19mm
  • Mounting: 35mm DIN rail
  • Working temperature:0 to 70°C

 

 

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8811100001

£76.22

DigiRail-2A, Dual Universal Analogue Input. The unit provides a dual channel input for Thermocouples, PT100, mV, V and mA inputs with a RS485 ModBus output. The units provide a internal CJC for thermocouples and both input channels and the RS485 port are fully isolated up to 1,000V. Units are DIN Rail mountable with a working temperature of 0 to 70°C and supplied with the DigiConfig software to allow configuration.

8811400101

£73.07

DigiRail-4C Module, suitable for converting 4 Counter/Digital Input to RS485 Modbus. The unit provides a four channel input for Digital Inputs, suitable for pulse or digital state inputs, with a RS485 ModBus output. The units four input channels and the RS485 port are fully isolated up to 1,000V. Units are DIN Rail mountable with a working temperature of 0 to 70°C and supplied with the DigiConfig software to allow configuration. Can be used with various GRD, ERD and CMC units to expand the standard channels.

8811200101

£71.82

DigiRail-2R Module, suitable for dual relay outputs via RS485 Modbus networks. Units are DIN Rail mountable with a working temperature of 0 to 70°C and supplied with the DigiConfig software to allow configuration. Can be used with various GRD, ERD and CMC units to expand the standard channels.

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