Brainchild IO-8TCS Module

  • Analog Inputs: 8 thermocouple
  • DIN Rail Mounting Clip
  • Modbus RS485 and Modbus TCP models
  • Simple setup and easy handing
  • Communicate with a datalogger, PLC or HMI via Modbus
  • LED for each module IO status, communication and power supply
  • Removable screw terminal connectors

Price range: $390.00 through $460.00

Description

The IO-8TCS Thermocouple Input Module by Brainchild with either an RS-485 or Ethernet interface that has 8 analog input thermocouples isolated. For use with HMI, PLC or SCADA via Modbus protocol.

Each channel has a connection terminals and an LED status indicator channel. Uses the Brainchild PC software IO Studio to configure communication with the module. The IO-8TCS module housing is plastic with DIN rail mounting.

IO-8TCS Features:

  • Portable
  • Modbus connectivity
  • Simple setup and easy handing
  • Up to 128 Module on RS485 network
  • Isolated modules available for special applications
  • Low-cost IO modules addition to existing PLC system
  • Standard software for module configuration and trouble shooting
  • Date acquisition software for data storage and Real-time analysis on PC
  • IO modules used with the third party software via Modbus RTU Protocol
  • Interface with field devices to provide real-time data for SCADA / PLC / HMI
  • LEDs on every modules for digital IO status, communication and power supply
  • Different types of IO Modules AI, AO, DI, DO, RTD, Thermocouples are available
  • Direct reading of temperature without scaling by using RTD and Thermocouple Modules

Specifications

  • Analog Inputs: 8 thermocouple
  • Input Type: J, K, E, T, N, B, S, R, mV, C, D and G
  • Each input connection: 2 wire
  • Resolution: 0.1 degrees Celsius
  • Sampling frequency: 0.71 samples / s
  • Derivative: 100 ppm / deg.C
  • Isolation: 1500 Vrms
  • Power supply (not included): +12 VDC to +24 VDC
  • Watchdog timer
  • Watchdog time adjustable from 1 to 255 s
  • Mounted in plastic housing easily portable and compatible with the system DIN-rail mounting
  • Provides automatic connection to terminal block power and data
  • 2 Models with serial or Ethernet Communication interface
    1. Modbus RTU via RS-485 Serial 2-wire protocol  allows up to 128 connected to the same RS485 network, baud rate: up to 115200 bps
    2. Modbus TCP via Ethernet 10/100 MBPS interface
  • Designed for use with HMI, PLC, SCADA and compatible with Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP protocol depending on model
  • Module Size: 23 x 109 x 98 mm
  • Weight: 105 g