SIXNET Modular Process Quality I/O

“Process Quality” I/O

SIXNET I/O
vs PLC I/O

SIXNET I/O is "process quality I/O", complete with isolated 16 bit instrumentation analog I/O, and an impressive list of features designed to save you time and increase the performance and reliability of your automation systems. SIXNET I/O is the only modern I/O system designed to give you the benefits of a high-end DCS system in an affordable, open and modular package. Our competitors have designed their new I/O products for PLC or lab applications, where “price per point” is the primary consideration, usually at the expense of performance, reliability and time saving features. SIXNET I/O will lower the total cost of ownership of your automation system because it is designed from a system point of view.

Compare SIXNET "Process Quality" I/O to PLC I/O

Instrumentation Grade Analog I/O for best performance.		Hot Swap Capability without downtime.	Rugged Lexan Packaging for tough environments.
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Discrete I/O from AC and DC, to high speed counters.			DIN Rail or Panel Mounting are standard.

Industrial Isolation for fault-free operation.			High Reliability for long term success.



Certified to Perform				1999 Editor's Choice Award
		Field Wiring Advantage saves you space and time.



	Modular DIN Rail I/O makes your panel layouts a snap.			DCS Asset Management Tools for configuration and maintenance.

Instrumentation Grade Analog I/O
16 bit accuracy and linearity Channel-to-channel isolation for superior ground loop rejection Universal modules (thermocouples, voltages ranges from 62 mV to +/- 10V, and 4-20 mA current ranges - all in one module with each channel configurable!) RTD sensor inputs (100 ohm platinum and 10 ohm copper) Software signal conditioning that rejects noise based upon advance statistical techniques Factory calibrated to N.I.S.T. standards (PDF) A 1999 Control Engineering product of the year

Discrete I/O
Full line of AC (4-265V) and DC (4-140V) ranges High speed counters to 50 KHz Flexible wiring choices including direct field wiring advantage High current output Dry contacts (Form C)

DCS Asset Management Tools
Configure as a complete system Design panel layouts complete with bill of materials Identify I/O by meaningful names you select Real-time error checking and indexing up to 50,000 tags Organize equipment by panel and location Calibrate analog channels instantly in engineering units with digital precision Perform maintenance while system is online
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High Reliability
High mean time between failures (MTBF) Module to module isolation for fault-free operation Module to ground isolation protects from ground loops

Modular DIN Rail I/O
Build panels in half the time or let SIXNET build your panel with our ready-to-go Packaged Systems Uniform layouts - all modules share the same compact footprint Safety keying assures that modules can only be plugged into the right base Integral wiring diagrams reduce or eliminate wiring errors

Rugged Lexan^® Packaging	View Material Data Sheets
Lexan is the bulletproof glass at bank teller's windows Superior high temperature strength (won't soften on hot days) UL94V-0 flammability resistance (the highest rating)
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"Process Quality" Isolation	Better than PLC I/O
Multiple levels of isolation to ensure the reliability of your system Field wiring is isolated from the internal circuitry Module to module isolation insures fault-free operation Channel to channel isolation on some modules (where applicable) Most communications ports are isolated as well Up to three levels of isolation for high reliability (see diagram below)
Module	Module, Gateway or RTU

Level 1: I/O
Isolation

Level 2: Module to
Module Isolation

Level 3: Isolated
Communications

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