IO Expansion Unit
The I-87K4 CR extends I/O over RS-485 by hosting four I-87K series I/O modules at a remote point and linking them back to the host through a single DCON port. It suits multi-drop RS-485 layouts where a central controller needs analogue, digital, counter or frequency channels spread across several locations.The unit is built for demanding plant environments, with a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC power input, isolated power input and an operating range of -25 ~ +75 °C. Installation is straightforward, as the modules and unit can be mounted on a DIN rail or on a wall.More than 30 I-87K modules are supported. Software support includes DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW, InduSoft and Linux drivers, plus an OPC server. The CR ordering code denotes the blue-cover version.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion on RS-485 DCON networksDistributed analogue, digital, counter and frequency I/O in harsh or electrically noisy environments
I-87K4-G CR extends I/O over RS-485 by carrying up to four I-87K series I/O modules on a single unit. It suits remote or distributed I/O layouts where several expansion points share one serial bus and the modules need to be kept close to the field devices they serve.The unit is built for harsh and noisy sites. It accepts a 10 ~ 30 VDC supply with isolated power input and operates across -25 ~ +75 °C. The RS-485 port is isolated at 3000 VDC, which helps protect the bus in electrically demanding installations.More than 30 I-87K modules are supported, covering analog input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency functions. Software support includes DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW, InduSoft and Linux drivers, plus an OPC server, so modules installed in the unit can be integrated into a range of control and data acquisition systems.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion over RS-485 in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsDistributed analog and digital I/O for monitoring and control systemsCounter and frequency measurement at remote points on a serial bus
The I-87K5 CR extends remote I/O over RS-485, giving engineers five slots for I-87K series modules on a single DCON-addressed port. It is aimed at installations where wiring is shared across several nodes and where the cabinet sees wide supply and temperature variation.The unit accepts a wide, isolated 10 ~ 30 VDC supply and is rated for -25 ~ +75 °C operation, with storage from -30 ~ +75 °C. The RS-485 port is isolated to 3000 VDC, which helps in electrically noisy plants. Mounting on DIN-rail or wall is supported, and the CR ordering code denotes the blue-cover version.Supported I-87K modules cover analogue input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency types. Driver and software support is available for common integration environments, so modules fitted to the unit can be connected to existing host software.ApplicationsExpanding distributed I/O over RS-485 in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsMulti-drop DCON networks carrying I-87K I/O modulesRemote analogue and digital I/O in industrial control cabinets
The I-87K5-G CR extends remote I/O over RS-485 by hosting up to five I-87K series I/O modules in a single DIN-rail or wall-mounted unit. It is intended for engineers who need additional analogue, digital, counter or frequency channels on a DCON network without adding a separate controller node for each module.The unit suits harsh, electrically noisy sites. It has a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC power input, isolated power input and an operating range of -25 ~ +75 °C. The RS-485 port is isolated to 3000 VDC and supports multi-drop topology, with a maximum baud rate of 115200 bps.The gray-cover variant is the version to order for this code. Its I-87K series modules are supported by the software tools listed by the manufacturer, including DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW, InduSoft and Linux drivers, and an OPC server.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion on RS-485 DCON networksHarsh or electrically noisy industrial environmentsAnalogue, digital, counter and frequency I/O expansionInstallations requiring wide-temperature operation
The I-87K8 CR extends I/O over RS-485, giving engineers a way to add up to eight I-87K series I/O modules to a DCON network. Its isolated power input and wide operating temperature range suit installations where electrical noise and harsh conditions are a concern.The unit supports more than 30 I/O modules, covering analog input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency types. Modules plugged into the I-87K8 can be integrated into a range of software environments through the supplied development kits and drivers, including DLL, ActiveX, LabVIEW, InduSoft, Linux and OPC server options.This blue-cover variant is RoHS compliant and carries CE, FCC and WEEE marks. It mounts on a DIN rail or to a wall, which simplifies installation and later maintenance of the I/O modules.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion over RS-485 in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsMulti-drop DCON data acquisition networksAnalog and digital I/O distribution for industrial control and monitoring
The I-87K8-G extends I/O over a single RS-485 link by providing eight slots for I-87K series I/O modules. It suits engineers who need to add analogue, digital, counter or frequency channels at a remote point without running a separate connection for each module.The unit has an isolated RS-485 port rated at 3000 VDC, which supports multi-drop wiring, and it communicates using the DCON protocol at up to 115200 bps. The power input accepts 10 to 30 VDC and is isolated, and the unit is specified for operation from -25 ~ +75 °C, so it can be mounted in demanding cabinet conditions.Installation is simplified by DIN-rail or wall mounting, and a single power LED indicates status. Module support covers more than 30 I/O types in the I-87K family, and the order code specifies the grey-cover, RoHS-compliant version.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion for industrial control cabinetsDistributed data acquisition over RS-485 multi-drop networks
The I-87K9 CR extends I/O over an RS-485 link, giving engineers nine slots for I-87K series I/O modules on a single DCON-based network node. It suits installations where the controller sits some distance from the field I/O and a multi-drop bus is preferred.The unit is built for electrically noisy and thermally demanding locations. It accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC supply, provides isolated power input and operates from -25 ~ +75 °C, which helps reduce the number of separate I/O cabinets and simplifies installation and servicing. Its RS-485 port is isolated to 3000 VDC.The CR ordering code denotes the blue-cover version. Supported I-87K modules cover analogue input and output, digital input and output, counter and frequency types, so one expansion unit can be populated to match the signal mix of a given machine or panel.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion over RS-485 multi-drop networksIndustrial control panels in harsh or electrically noisy environmentsDistributed analogue, digital, counter and frequency I/O for machine and process monitoring
I-87K9-G CR extends a remote I/O system over RS-485 by providing nine slots for I-87K series I/O modules. Its DCON link and multi-drop RS-485 port let several units share one bus, which keeps cabling simple when I/O is spread across a machine or cabinet.The unit suits harsh, electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC supply, has an isolated power input and operates from -25 ~ +75 °C. The gray cover and single power LED make status checks straightforward during commissioning and maintenance.More than 30 I-87K modules are supported, covering analogue and digital I/O, counters and frequency inputs. Software integration can use the DLL, ActiveX, Labview, InduSoft, Linux and OPC server options provided for the series.ApplicationsRemote I/O expansion over RS-485 networksDistributed I/O in harsh, electrically noisy industrial environmentsCabinet and machine-mounted I/O with DIN-rail installationMulti-drop DCON systems using I-87K I/O modules
The iP-8411-MRTU extends a serial Modbus network with four slots for I-8K and I-87K series I/O modules. It lets a Modbus RTU/ASCII master read and control analogue and digital I/O, counter and frequency modules over the serial port, so remote I/O can be added to monitoring and control systems without a separate controller.The unit suits electrically noisy and demanding sites. It accepts a wide 10 ~ 30 VDC supply with isolated power input and redundant power inputs, and it operates between -25 ~ +75 °C. Auto configuration, LED fault indicators and a watchdog timer simplify commissioning and maintenance of the installed modules.Because Modbus is widely supported by SCADA software, HMIs and PLCs, the unit can be integrated with common automation platforms. Mounting options are DIN-rail or wall, and the 8-bit DIP switch sets the device address.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and controlRemote I/O for SCADA, HMI and PLC systemsHarsh or electrically noisy industrial environmentsEnvironmental monitoring
The iP-8811-MRTU CR extends a Modbus serial network with eight slots for I-8K and I-87K series I/O modules. It acts as a Modbus RTU/ASCII slave, so the analogue and digital inputs and outputs, counters and frequency modules fitted in its slots can be read and controlled from a SCADA system, HMI or PLC over the serial port.The unit is built for harsh, electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide +10 ~ 30 VDC supply with redundant power inputs and 1 kV isolated power input, and it operates between -25 and +75 °C. Auto configuration and LED fault indicators simplify installation and maintenance of the fitted modules.Software support covers MiniOS7 with C language development, and the manufacturer provides SDKs for Windows XP, Windows CE 5.0/6.0, Linux and MiniOS7. The unit mounts on DIN-rail or wall, and its 8-bit DIP switch sets the address.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and controlRemote I/O expansion over Modbus serial networksEnvironment monitoringHarsh or electrically noisy installations
The RU-87P1-G CR extends a remote RS-485 network with one slot for I-87K series I/O modules. Its intelligent CPU module handles the I/O locally and communicates with the host using the DCON protocol, so engineers can add analogue, digital and counter/frequency channels to a multi-drop RS-485 bus.The unit is aimed at harsh, electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide +10 ~ 30 VDC supply and is rated for an operating temperature of -25 ~ +75 °C. Hot swapping and automatic configuration simplify installing and replacing I/O modules, while LED indicators and switches help with fault finding and communication setup.For software integration, the I-87K modules plugged into the unit can be accessed through the PACSDK, LabVIEW driver, InduSoft driver, Linux driver and OPC Server provided by the manufacturer. The gray-cover version is listed under ordering code RU-87P1-G CR.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and control applicationsRemote I/O expansion over RS-485 networks
The RU-87P2-G is a gray-cover remote expansion unit that adds two I-87K series I/O module slots to a DCON network over a single RS-485 port. It suits engineers who need to extend distributed monitoring and control points on an existing multi-drop RS-485 bus without moving to a different protocol stack.The unit supports more than 50 I-87K modules, covering analogue input and output, digital input and output, and counter or frequency types. Hot swapping and auto configuration make module replacement and commissioning quicker, while LED indicators, fault and error detection and a dual watchdog help with diagnostics in harsh or electrically noisy installations.Software support includes PACSDK, a LabVIEW driver, an InduSoft driver, a Linux driver and an OPC Server, so I-87K modules fitted to the RU-87P2-G can be integrated into a range of software environments.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and controlling applicationsRemote I/O expansion on RS-485 DCON networksHarsh and noisy industrial environments
RU-87P4-G is a remote intelligent expansion unit that adds four I-87K series I/O module slots to an RS-485 network. Its CPU module communicates over DCON, an ASCII-based protocol, so I/O modules can be placed remotely on a single multi-drop line rather than wired back to a controller individually.The unit suits monitoring and control installations in harsh, electrically noisy environments. It accepts a 10 ~ 30 VDC supply and operates from -25 °C to +75 °C. Modules can be hot swapped, and automatic configuration, fault and error detection and dual watchdog functions help reduce commissioning and maintenance effort.Software support includes PACSDK, a LabVIEW driver, an InduSoft driver, a Linux driver and an OPC Server, so modules plugged into the unit can be integrated into a range of software environments.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and controlRemote I/O expansion over RS-485Harsh and electrically noisy environments
RU-87P8-G extends a remote RS-485 network with eight slots for I-87K series I/O modules. Its intelligent CPU module handles the modules locally and reports to the host over a single RS-485 port that supports a multi-drop topology, so one serial line can serve a distributed set of I/O points. The unit supports more than 50 I-87K modules, covering analogue and digital inputs and outputs as well as counter and frequency types.The unit is built for harsh, electrically noisy sites. It accepts a wide +10 ~ 30 VDC supply and operates between -25 and +75 °C. Modules can be hot-swapped and are configured automatically, which keeps maintenance quick. Fault and error detection, a dual watchdog, programmable power-on behaviour and Safe Values help the system recover predictably after a fault.Software support includes PACSDK, a LabVIEW driver, an InduSoft driver, a Linux driver and an OPC Server. Modules fitted to the RU-87P8-G can be integrated into a range of software environments. This gray-cover ordering variant mounts on DIN-rail or on a wall.ApplicationsIndustrial monitoring and controlDistributed I/O on RS-485 networks in harsh or electrically noisy environments