AutomationDirect has added new DC I/O and pluggable option modules that expand BRX PLC communication capabilities, support higher-voltage systems, and provide diagnostics.
Added DC I/O expansion modules include a 16-point, 12–24 VDC discrete output module and a 16-point, 12–24 VDC discrete output module with individually configurable outputs that detect fault conditions such as open load (broken wire), over-temperature, and overcurrent (short circuit). For 48 VDC control applications, such as those in data centers and telecom environments, new options include a 16-point discrete input module, a 16-point discrete output module, and an 8-point input/8-point output discrete combo module.
New Ethernet pluggable option modules (POMs) offer protocol-specific support for either Sparkplug B or OPC UA, providing dedicated connectivity for IIoT and data-centric systems. A new USB-C pluggable option module provides additional flexibility for programming and communication. These swappable POMs allow custom communication configurations and easily slide into the open slot on BRX CPUs.
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