FAQ

  • Q1 What are the communication protocols that the iO-GRID product supports?
    A

    The product currently supports communication protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU.

  • Q2 Which corresponding controllers can be used?
    A

    The controllers can be used as long as it supports the communication protocols of the product.

  • Q3 How many points can iO-GRID I/O extend at most?
    A

    For iO-GRID M, it is suggested that each controller (e.g. PLC or IPC) can connect 247 stations of controlling modules, while each controlling module of the station can connect 247 I/O module at most. Each I/O module has 16 DI (digital input) or DO (digital output) points at most with limits based on the PLC specifications.

    For iO-GRID E, it is suggested that each controller (e.g. PLC or IPC) can connect 65,535 nodes, while each node can have 16 DI (digital input) or DO (digital output) points at most with limits based on the PLC specifications.

    For iO-GRID C, it is suggested that each controller (e.g. PLC or IPC) select the number of connecting stations based on different communication protocols. Each station has 22 modules at most while each I/O module can have 16 DI (digital input) or DO (digital output) points at most with limits based on the PLC specifications.

  • Q4 Must the power supply use the power supply module exclusively for iO-GRID?
    A

    The M series and C series of iO-GRID can use adapter socket + adapter plug to lead external supplied power to the rail as the supply of I/O module.
    The iO-GRID E series can introduce external power via the 24V port of the bridge with 5V power module for the system.

  • Q5 What kind of certificates do iO-GRID products have?
    A

    The iO-GRID series all have UL and CE certificates.

  • Q6 Does the product need additional software for use?
    A

    The iO-GRID M series require UI interface with free installation for setting operation.

  • Q7 What are the application fields of the iO-GRID product?
    A

    Automatic production line equipment, industrial production data collection.