Remote I/O

Modular remote I/O systems offer the possibility to install just the right number and type of I/O's where you need them. I/O modules range from basic and economical digital I/O's to high-performance modules with intelligent functions. With a choice of communication couplers for various open networks, you can adapt to existing installations and end-user demands, or make the right trade-off between performance and ease-of-use. Besides EtherCAT as main machine automation network, Omron offers connectivity to DeviceNet, CompoNet, PROFINET IO, PROFIBUS DP, and MECHATROLINK-II.

Compact remote I/O units combine a fixed number of I/O points in a space-saving IP20 housing. Built-in smart monitoring functions for voltage level, broken wire, actuator and cycle time will assist in planning preventive maintenance for machines and eliminating costly downtime. Smart Slaves are available for the open EtherCAT, DeviceNet and CompoNet networks, and Omron’s CompoBus/S offers a more simple and cost-efficient solution.

Available in both open DeviceNet and proprietary CompoBus/S versions, IP67 I/O terminals can be mounted in harsh environmental conditions. DRT2 Smart I/O units provide intelligent diagnostics and preventive maintenance functions in an oil- and welding spatter-resistant housing. For less severe conditions, CompoNet slaves with IP54 protection offer an efficient alternative.