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 IO-AI8

 

    I/O Expansion Module       8 Analog Inputs

  

 

The IO-AI8 is an I/O Expansion Module that 
can be used in conjunction with specific 
Unitronics OPLC controllers. 
The module offers 8 analog inputs. 
The interface between the module and the 
OPLC is provided by an adapter. 
The module may either be snap-mounted 
on a DIN rail, or screw-mounted onto a 
mounting plate.

 

 

Component identification 

1 Module-to-module 

connector 

2 Communication 

status 

indicator 

Input connection points, AN4 to 
AN7 

Input status indicators  

Module-to-module connector port 

Input connection points, AN0 to 
AN3 

 

 

 

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Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to read and understand this 
document and any accompanying documentation. 

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All examples and diagrams shown herein are intended to aid understanding, and do not 
guarantee operation.  Unitronics accepts no responsibility for actual use of this product based on 
these examples. 

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Please dispose of this product in accordance with local and national standards and regulations. 

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Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs. 

 

User safety and equipment protection guidelines 

This document is intended to aid trained and competent personnel in the installation of this equipment as 
defined by the European directives for machinery, low voltage, and EMC.  Only a technician or engineer 
trained in the local and national electrical standards should perform tasks associated with the device’s 
electrical wiring. 

Symbols are used to highlight 
information relating to the user’s 
personal safety and equipment 
protection throughout this document.  
When these symbols appear, the 
associated information must be read 
carefully and understood fully. 

Symbol Meaning 

Description 

Danger 

The identified danger causes physical 
and property damage. 

Warning 

The identified danger can cause 
physical and property damage. 

Caution

  

Caution Use 

caution. 

 

 

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Failure to comply with appropriate safety guidelines can result in severe personal injury 
or property damage.  Always exercise proper caution when working with electrical 
equipment. 

Spectra GmbH & Co. KG
vertrieb@spectra.de

Spectra (Schweiz) AG
info@spectra.ch

Summary of Contents for Unitronics IO-AI8

Page 1: ...and national standards and regulations Only qualified service personnel should open this device or carry out repairs User safety and equipment protection guidelines This document is intended to aid trained and competent personnel in the installation of this equipment as defined by the European directives for machinery low voltage and EMC Only a technician or engineer trained in the local and natio...

Page 2: ... excessive heat regular impact shocks or excessive vibration Leave a minimum of 10mm space for ventilation between the top and bottom edges of the device and the enclosure walls Do not place in water or let water leak onto the unit Do not allow debris to fall inside the unit during installation Mounting the Module DIN rail mounting Snap the device onto the DIN rail as shown below the module will b...

Page 3: ... and an expansion module To connect the I O module to the adapter or to another module Push the module to module connector into the port located on the right side of the device Note that there is a protective cap provided with the adapter This cap covers the port of the final I O module in the system To avoid damaging the system do not connect or disconnect the device when the power is on 1 2 Comp...

Page 4: ... tin solder or any substance on stripped wire that might cause the wire strand to break Install at maximum distance from high voltage cables and power equipment I O Wiring General Input or output cables should not be run through the same multi core cable or share the same wire Allow for voltage drop and noise interference with input lines used over an extended distance Use wire that is properly si...

Page 5: ...prying off its back using the blade of a flat bladed screwdriver The insertion points for the screwdriver are located on both sides of the module 1 Open the first side of the device by inserting the blade between the 2 plastic moldings as shown below then gently pushing up 2 Taking care not to damage the cable open the other side of the device by inserting the blade where shown below then gently p...

Page 6: ...e functionality of a specific input To open the device and access the jumpers refer to the instructions beginning on page 5 Caution Incompatible jumper settings and wiring may severely damage the device Jumper Voltage Current Input 0 2 A B Input 1 4 A B Input 2 6 A B Input 3 8 A B Input 4 10 A B Input 5 12 A B Input 6 14 A B Input 7 16 A B Default factory setting Spectra GmbH Co KG vertrieb spectr...

Page 7: ...current Isolation None Absolute maximum rating 15V voltage 30mA current Linearity error 0 04 max of full scale Error limits 0 4 of input value Status indicators OUT OF RANGE Red LEDs Lit when the corresponding input is receiving current or voltage in excess of the input range See Note 5 Environmental IP20 NEMA1 Operating temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F R...

Page 8: ...essed accordingly Example Input 5 located on an EX90 DI8 RO8 connected to an OPLC will be addressed as I 149 149 32 7 16 5 The information in this document reflects products at the date of printing Unitronics reserves the right subject to all applicable laws at any time at its sole discretion and without notice to discontinue or change the features designs materials and other specifications of its...

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