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EtherTRAK I/O
Finally! Fault-tolerant I/O to make your job easier!
Real-time Ethernet Ring Redundant Power Survivability Self-Resetting Fuses
Independent Watchdog/Health Monitoring "Undo" Web Features and much more...

EtherTRAK-2 I/O
Modules

EtherTRAK-2 I/O
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 Product Highlights:
 A Remarkable Breakthrough for Industrial Automation
  • 32 I/O in each innovative quick install, compact module
  • Dual Ethernet ports with Real-time Ring™ redundancy
  • Spectacular web interface - complete and easy to use
  • Process Quality I/O - hot swap, watchdog, validation ...
  • Lightning fast 1 mS I/O updates, infinitely expandable
  • Innovative Etherbus® PoE option - eliminate power wiring
  • Truly open I/O - 20 years of design life - the ultimate I/O
  • Packed with innovative features - please read on....
 
EtherTRAK-2 is our truly rugged breakthrough product packed with innovations that are revolutionizing process control systems. Explore the next generation of "Process Quality I/O". They offer the ultimate price/performance for the process control industry with self-contained I/O modules that integrate with any control system.

SIXNET knows industrial –
Our 30-year track record as the #1 supplier of industrial equipment for extreme environments says it all. As a Total Quality supplier of reliable, ever improving products built for the most rugged applications on the planet, our newest generation of I/O will exceed expectations.
 
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 Features:
 
 High Performance, Flexible I/O  
  • 32 I/O channels in a space-saving package
  • Flexible mix of functions in a single module
  • 16 bit analog for extreme accuracy
  • 1 mS I/O polling for lightning fast performance
  • Advanced counter functions with 32 bit reporting
  • Watchdog monitoring and reporting
  • Small, modular footprint - just 9 cm on a DIN rail
 Flexible, Redundant, "Multiport" Communications
  • Dual Ethernet ports eliminate a need for switches
  • Real-time Ring™ Switch for fault-tolerant redundancy
  • Power over Ethernet reduces cabling & costs
  • RS485, USB & optional RS232 ports for flexibility
  • Supports industry standard Modbus messaging
  • Embedded I/O concentrator polls additional I/O
 Extraordinary Features Make Your Job Easier
  • Web-based I/O configuration and monitoring
  • Stores project documentation in a quick-access web server
  • Hot swap for instant installation and maintenance
  • OEM customizable components and labeling
  • Vibration tolerant, space saving package
 True Industrial Design
  • Industrial -40 to +75°C operating range ... More info
  • UL / CSA (CUL), FCC and CE rated ... More info
  • Hazardous locations rated for Class I, Div. 2 (Zone 2) areas ... More info
  • Unique 20-year support and service policy ... More info
 Specifications:
 
 General I/O Module Characteristics (all Models)
Power supply voltage
10-30 VDC
Input current requirement
100 mA @ 24 VDC typical
Etherbus® PoE (EB- only) 10 Watts at 60°C for user loads
Derate to 5 Watts at 75°C
I/O registers available for additional expansion I/O 512 discrete inputs and outputs plus
256 analog inputs and output registers
Unique station addresses 16,000+ (SIXNET) or 247 (Modbus)
 
 Ethernet
Ethernet ports 10/100BaseTx (auto-detecting)
Connection RJ45 (auto-crossover)
Isolation 1500 Volts RMS 1 minute (60 Hz.)
Message response time Less than 1 mS per message
Diagnostic LED on each port On solid indicates link and blinking indicates activity
Protocols supported TCP/IP, ARP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, Modbus/TCP, SIXNET and more
Real-time Ring™ 5mS per hop recovery time
Independent networks 1 or 2 networks, each with unique MAC and IP address
 
 Serial Ports
RS485 port Screw terminals (485+, 485-, GND) (2-wire half-duplex)
  RS485 networking Up to 32 (full-load) stations
  RS485 distance Up to 0.5 miles (baud rate dependant)
Baud Rates From 300 to 57,600 baud
RS232 Port (optional) (TD, RD, CTS, RTS, GND)
2nd RS232 Port (special order) RJ45 (TD, RD, CTS, RTS, CD, DTR, DSR, GND)
Protocols: master & slave SIXNET & Modbus RTU/ASCII
Diagnostic LEDs Transmit (TD) & Receive (RD)
Flow Control Hardware, software or RTS-partyline (for radios and RS485)
 
 Discrete Input Channels
Voltage range

10 – 30 VDC (others on special order)
E2-32DIAC-D only: 60 – 140 VAC
Input Polarity Sourcing (apply power to active) or
Sinking (ground closure) on 8 inputs
Input Isolation 1500 Volts (16 channel modules only)
Guaranteed ON voltage 9 VDC
Guaranteed OFF voltage 5.0 VDC
Guaranteed OFF current 1.5 mA DC
Input resistance 10 Kohms
Input current (@ 24 VDC) 2.4 mA
Filtered ON/OFF delay 15 mS (20 Hz. max. counting rate with a 50% duty cycle)
Fastest Response 1 mS (400 Hz. max. counting rate with a 50% duty cycle)
Count rate Up to 50 Khz on channels 1 & 2 only
Counter modes Count up, pulse timing and pulse rate
16 or 32 bit reporting
Scan rate (all channels) 1 ms
 
 Discrete Output Channels
Discrete Outputs
10-30 VDC
Max. output per channel
1 Amp (0.8 Amp above 60°C)
Max. output per module 8 Amps (16 Amps for E2-16DO24)
Max. off state leakage 0.05 mA
Short Circuit Protection Self-reset fuses (trip above 1.5 Amp)
Min. load 1 mA
Inrush current 5 Amps (100 mS surge)
Typical on resistance 0.3 Ohms (Drop 0.3 VDC @ 1 Amp)
Input Isolation 1500 Volts (16 channel modules only)
Scan rate (all channels) 1 ms
 
 Analog Input Channels
Standard ranges
4-20 mA or 0 to +10 VDC
A/D resolution
16 bits (0.003%) 10 bits (fast option)
Full scale accuracy +/- 0.02% (at 20°C)
Temperature coefficient +/- 50 ppm per °C (span and offset)
Input impedance (resistance) 100 ohms (4-20 mA input range)
200 Kohms (10 volt input range)
Current protection Self-resetting fuses (4-20 mA inputs)
DMRR (differential mode) 66 db at 50/60 Hz
Short circuit protection Current limiting
Fastest update time

45 mS (one channel - 16 bit mode)
220 mS (all channels - 16 bit mode)
1 mS (channel 1 & 2 - 10 bit mode)

 
 Analog Output Channels
Analog output range
4-20 mA
D/A resolution
16 bits (less than 1 uA)
Full scale accuracy +/-0.02% (at 20°C)
Span and offset temp. +/- 50 ppm per °C typ.
Max. output settling time 5 mS (to .05%)
Load resistance (@ 24 V) 0-750 Ohms
Short circuit protection Current limiting
 
 Web Interface
# of Simultaneous Users 2
# of User Accounts 8
Levels of Security 7
Memory for User Web Pages 750K (more with special order)
 
 Environmental & Standards
Operating Temperature -40 to 75°C
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C
Humidity
5 to 95% RH (non-condensing) (optional conformal coating)
Vibration IEC68-2-6
Flammability UL 94V-0 materials
Electrical Safety UL 508, CSA C22.2/14; EN61010-1 (IEC1010); CE
EMI emissions FCC part 15, ICES-003, Class A; EN55022; EN61326-1; CE
EMC immunity EN61326-1 (EN61000-4-2,3,4,6); CE
Surge withstand IEEE-472 (ANSI C37.90)
Hazardous locations (Class 1, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D) UL 1604, CSA C22.2/213, Cenelec EN50021 Zone 2
Marine & Offshore Tested and/or verified to meet various marine and maritime standards such as DNV No. 2.4, Lloyds and ABS
ISO9001:2000 Certified "Total Quality" company ... More info
 
 Mechanical
Case Slim line, ideal for DIN rail mounting
Material Impact resistant Lexan polycarbonate
Protection IP30 protection from dust and debris
Mounting DIN rail or direct to panel (no optional kits or accessories required)
Dimensions 5.5" x 3.5" x 5.1" (14 x 8.9 x 13 cm) ... See diagram
Weight 13.6 oz. (0.39 kg)
 
 Ordering Guide:
 

EtherTRAK-2 with Wiring Base

Including the PoE "Etherbus®" Option

DI
DO
AI
AO
Description
E2-MIX24880-D EB-MIX24880-D
24
8
8
0
Combination I/O with 1 isolated input counter *
E2-MIX24882-D EB-MIX24882-D
24
8
8
2
Combination I/O with 2 analog outputs **
E2-32DI24-D EB-32DI24-D
32
      32 inputs (10-30 VDC)
E2-16DI24-D EB-16DI24-D
16
16 individually isolated channels, 10-30 VDC/VAC with counters
E2-16DIAC-D
-
16
16 individually isolated inputs, 120 VAC nominal
E2-32DO24-D EB-32DO24-D
32
High density discrete outputs
E2-16DO24-D EB-16DO24-D
16
Individually isolated 1 Amp outputs with self-resetting fuses
E2-32AI20M-D EB-32AI20M-D
32
High density 16 bit 4-20mA inputs with self-resetting fuses
E2-32AI10V-D EB-32AI10V-D    
32
  Voltage inputs
E2-16AI20M-D EB-16AI20M-D
16
16 channels 4-20mA inputs with self-resetting fuses
E2-8AO20M-D EB-8AO20M-D
8
4-20mA analog outputs
E2-16AI-8AO-D EB-16AI-8AO-D
 
16
8
16 4-20mA inputs plus 8 4-20mA outputs
E2-16INS-D EB-16INS-D
16TC
Instrumentation thermocouples
E2-8INS-D EB-8INS-D
8TC
Instrumentation thermocouples
E2-8RTD-8DI-D EB-8RTD-8DI-D
8
8
8RTD
RTD (100 Ohm platinum), -200 to 850°C plus 8 auxiliary discrete in/out channels
Note:
* 24 maximum DI’s are listed, 8 of which can be configured as either DI or DO. The discrete outputs are protected by self-resetting fuses.
** EB part number prefix (above) is for modules that include the optional Etherbus® PoE feature. Standard product part numbers begin with E2.
 
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