ETHModbusIO8RA is an 8way relay Ethernet module with TCP RTU functionality, delivering 8 digital inputs and 8 outputs. It also includes 6 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs, providing diverse input and output options for a range of applications. The module supports RS485 communication, enabling seamless data transfer and interaction with other devices. With its digital capabilities, it can efficiently handle relay operations and digital signal processing. Ideal for industrial automation and control systems, this board simplifies the integration of analog and digital input/output functions via Ethernet. Key benefits and why you need it - Flexible I/O for mixed signals: 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs along with 6 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs, enabling simultaneous sensing and actuation in a single module. - Reliable network connectivity: Ethernet support with TCP RTU functionality and RS485 compatibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of controls, PLCs, and devices in existing networks. - Efficient relay control and processing: Built to perform reliable relay operations and digital signal processing, helping streamline control tasks directly at the edge. - Simplified integration over Ethernet: Bridges analog and digital input/output functions through a single Ethernet connection, reducing wiring complexity and integration time. - Industrial suitability without added complexity: Designed to support automation and control system requirements with straightforward, robust I/O management over standard networks. Use scenarios - Factory automation: Deploy this module to monitor sensors via the analog inputs while controlling relays through the digital outputs, with data exchange to a PLC or SCADA system over Ethernet or RS485. - Building management and process control: Use the 6 AI and 2 AO for environmental sensing and actuator control, while coordinating with other devices through RS485 and Ethernet for centralized control. - Remote equipment monitoring: Collect analog sensor data, drive relays for equipment control, and communicate with supervisory systems over TCP RTU and RS485 to support monitoring and automation tasks. Key specifications at a glance - Model: ETHModbusIO8RA - Type: 8way relay Ethernet module with TCP RTU functionality - Digital I/O: 8 inputs, 8 outputs - Analog I/O: 6 inputs, 2 outputs - Communication: Ethernet with TCP RTU functionality; RS485 - Applications: Industrial automation and control systems - Interface: Ethernet connectivity for integrated control and data exchange This description preserves the original model, functions, and specifications while presenting clear, customer-focused benefits, practical use cases, and essential performance attributes.