Brainboxes - Ethernet to 4 Digital IO & RS232/422/485 Serial Port & Switch

Integrated 3-in-1 device: Remote DIO, Serial port and Ethernet Switch. Saves time, space and money.

Less wiring, removes points of failure for a more efficient reliable system.

4 digital input or output channels, software selectable RS232/422/485 Serial port and 2 port Ethernet switch suitable for daisy chaining.

Simple to connect to systems of all ages, up and running in minutes. Get connected with our user friendly software, create your own GUI with provided APIs or view instantly via your web browser without the need to install.

Maximise and monitor overall operating efficiency, preserve your capital with a low cost investment in machine management.

Typical applications include monitoring and control of DNC machines, AC and DC motors, Fans, relay drivers, pumps, Voltage Regulators and Battery Chargers, Lighting systems, Air Conditioning, Heaters and Solenoids..

• Ethernet to 4 Digital IO & RS232/422/485 Serial Port & Switch
• Installation CD Including Manual, Microsoft Signed Drivers & Utilities
• Quick Start Guide

IO Channels

• IO Protocols Modbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
• Description 4 Digital Inputs/Outputs
• Digital Inputs 4
• Digital Outputs 4
• Analog Inputs 0
• Analog Outputs 0
• Watchdog When device comms is lost, outputs can be set to predetermined state
• Power On Values Outputs can be set to predetermined values on power on
• Safe Values When Input triggered, outputs can be automatically set to predetermined value

Digital IO

• Input Logic Level 0 -30.0V to +1.0V
• Input Logic Level 1 +2.0V to +30V
• Input Latches Triggered by user programmable positive or negative edges, stays true until acknowledged
• Input Counter User progammable- counts positive or negative transitions up to 200Hz
• Digital Output Type Open drain transistor, protected MosFET. Short circuit protection up to 36V. Over temperature shutdown -175°C typical 150°C min
• Maximum Output Load Voltage 30 VDC
• Maximum Output Current Sink 0.85A per channel

Serial Port

• Serial Gateway True serial port: RS232/422/485

Network

• Number of Ports 2: 1 Uplink and 1 LAN, individually configurable
• Network Port Type RJ45 Jack 10/100 MHz Autosensing, Cross Over Autosensing (MDIX)
• Network Protocols ICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
• Protection 1500V Magnetic Isolation between ports and network

Power

• Power Input 5V - 30V DC Redundant DC Dual Power Inputs, reverse polarity protected
• Power Supply 1 Description Global Power Supply - PW-600
• Power Supply 2 Description Power supply PW-650
• Max Input 35 Volts

General

• Operating Temperature Range -30 °C to +80 °C / -22 °F to +176 °F
• Industrial Standard Yes
• Storage Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F to +185 °F
• Galvanic Isolation No

• Microsoft Windows 10
• Suitable for any device with a Web Browser
• Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
• Windows Server 2012
• Raspberry Pi
• Android
• Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
• iOS
• Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
• Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
• Mac OS X
• Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Linux