Ethernet I/O

Modbus TCP/IP & UDP/IP

Rugged & Stackable

8400-355

Industrial EthernetStackable I/O Blocks

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EtherStax I/O blocks provide a ruggedized, high-densitysolution to interface many analog and discrete signals to your control system.A stackable aluminum housingmaintains a small footprint and stands up to industrialenvironments. The Ethernet interface supports ModbusTCP/UDP/IP for reliable host data transfer or peer-to-peercommunication. Web-based configuration simplifies setupwith any web browser. For OEM systems, or those thatrequire specialized housings, an open-board version without the enclosure is available. EtherStax are ideal fora broad range of measurement and control applications.

Rugged, Industrial-Grade DesignEtherStax are designed for high-reliability operation.Units feature 3-way isolation and surge protection. TheI/O circuitry has over-temperature, over-voltage, andover-current protection. Redundant communicationpaths and DC power ensure dependable operation. Ifnetwork communication is lost, outputs fail safely anda relay provides local alarming or shutdown functions.

Stackable, High-Density I/OA variety of models offer a mix of analog and discreteI/O interfaces with up to 96 channels on a single unit.Monitor sensors, control devices, or add local alarms.The units interlock for secure stacking that consumeslittle space when mounted on a surface or DIN rail.

■ High-density industrial Ethernet I/O:Put hundreds of I/O channels in less panel space.

■ Stackable aluminum or open-board packaging:Choose industrial-strength or low-cost mounting.

■ Rugged, shock and vibration-resistant design:Mounts on machinery, DIN rail, wall, or flat surface.

■ Modbus TCP/UDP/IP or i2o peer-to-peer network:Reliable communication to host or between nodes.

■ Easy web configuration with copy function:Quickly set up units with any web browser.

■ Dual-port Ethernet hub or switch w/MDI/MDI-X:Get diagnostics, redundancy, and easy expansion.

■ Ready for STP, RSTP, other redundancy schemes:Supports dual-path communication via Cu and fiber.

■ Local failsafe SPST 5A fault relay:Provides alarm/shutdown if network or power fails.

■ Surge suppression and 1500Vrms isolation:Protects power, relay, I/O, and each Ethernet Port.

■ Redundant DC power w/internal diode coupling:For “bump-less” transfer to back-up power.

■ Extended operating temperature of -40 to 75°C

■ Designed for CE and UL/cUL Class1 Div 2 ABCD

OVERVIEW

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PORT 1

ETHERNET 10/100M

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ETHERNET 10/100M

ETHERNET 10/100M

PORT 1

Acromag

Acromag

Acromag

To NIC

Acromag

Connect one unitper switch port

Recommended Connections (switched Ethernet)

Optional Connections (two cascaded nodes)

Use an Ethernet switchto distribute nodes

Remote hostw/ NIC installed

To NIC

Remote hostw/ NIC installed

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ETHERNET 10/100M

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ETHERNET

ETHERNET 10/100M COMSTATUS

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Acromag COMSTATUS

A ag COMSTATUS

Acromag

- PC with HMI- Controller- PLC or DCS- Peer-to-PeerOptional fiber-optic

CascadePort 2 toPort 1

CascadePort 2 toPort 1

Connect to Port 1

Units are auto-crossingand do not require across-over cable whenmaking copper networkconnections

Flexible network connections: Independently switched or daisy-chain cascaded nodes

Front

Back

Stacked

Open-boardmodel

Rugged & Stackable Ethernet I/O

Ethernet I/O Blocks

FEATURES

Dual Ethernet portsTwo Cu or one Cu / one fiber

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Earth ground terminalOne on each side

Port status LEDsIndicate switch/hub mode, link,activity, 10/100Mbps, port faults

Default/Reset toggle switchRestore communication to factoryconfiguration or reset the unit.

High-density industrial I/OUp to 96 channels per unit with pluggable terminal blocks.

High-strength aluminum packagingDove-tailed grooves ontop for stacking andinterlocking units

Locking Ethernet connectionRJ45 clip frame provides securemedia connections resistant toshock and vibration when used with compatible cables.

Redundant DC PowerPluggable terminalsStatus LEDs

Power, I/O, relay statusFault relayLocal 5A Form A relay

Network and I/O Configuration Screens

Front View

Rear View

8.226” Width

7.25” Depth2.444” Height

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With a variety of I/O configurations and flexible signalranges, EtherStax serves many industries.

End-user Industries:■ Power gen & distribution ■ Chemical & petrochem■ Water & wastewater ■ Metals processing■ Oil & gas refining ■ Pharmaceutical■ Food, dairy, beverage ■ Military & Aerospace

System Integrators:■ SCADA applications ■ Factory automation ■ Building & energy mgmt ■ Specialty machinery

OEM Machinery:■ Engine & turbine controls ■ Switch gear equipment■ Packaging equipment ■ Boilers & furnaces■ Semiconductor fab ■ Material handling

Distributed I/O for Batch ProcessingEtherStax I/O interfaces sensors, actuators, displays and other instruments to a PLC, DCS, or PC over yourEthernet network. Analog inputs monitor temperature,level, flow, pressure, voltage, current, and myriad processvariables. Analog outputs control drives, pumps, valves,motors, and heaters, or write to displays and recorders.Discrete inputs detect open/close and change-of-statewhile discrete outputs perform on/off control.

SCADA and Remote I/OIn addition to all the functions already mentioned,EtherStax are ideal for supervisory control and dataacquisition at remote sites. Units tolerate -40 to 75°Callowing outdoor mounting. Flexible, redundant powersupports battery operation. Multi-media capabilityenables use of copper, fiber-optic, or wireless Ethernetnetworks to eliminate the high cost of leased lines.

Discrete ManufacturingEtherStax models with high-density discrete I/O providea cost-efficient solution for automated operations suchas machining, assembly, and packaging. These compactunits can mount on machinery without worry of electri-cal noise, high voltage surges, or vibration affectingperformance. EtherStax have a high level of immunityand resistance to transient signals from solenoids,motors, and magnetic fields.

Ethernet-Enable your OEM MachineryMake your machines Internet-ready with EtherStax andmonitor operation from any PC with an Ethernet link.The rugged aluminum housing can bolt directly to yourequipment. Alternatively, the open-board version canmount in a NEMA enclosure or inside your machine.Resistant to shock and vibration, EtherStax units pro-vide dependable operation even on moving machinery.

APPLICATIONS

Ethernet I/O Blocks

Ideal for remote I/O or control rooms

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EIS-408FX-MEIS-408FX-M

Acromag Acromag

I/O 1

Switch

EtherStax Unit

Redundant MediaRing Connections

PC / HMIDCS / PLCController

AcromagEIS-408FX-M

If primary path later fails,then ring will fail-over to

the alternate path

The EtherStax istransparent to thering in hub mode

Switch Switch

AcromagEIS-408FX-M

AcromagEIS-408FX-M

Disabled path(switch blockscommunication viaredundant path

Unit must be inhub/repeater mode

UnitA

UnitB

Chan1-16

Chan17-32

Chan33-48

Chan49-65

Chan66-81

Chan82-96

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Chan1-16

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Chan82-96

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i2o featurenot availableon all models

Redundant Ring ConnectionsPeer-to-Peer Bi-Directional Communication

Peer-to-Peer Signal Splitter (dual outputs)

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Rugged & Stackable Solution

Interlocked units without mounting kit. ESA-DIN-VMK kit (vertical terminals). ESA-DIN-VMK supports two stacked units.

ESA-DIN-HMK kit (horizontal terminals). ESA-DIN-HMK supports three stacked units. ESA-SMK surface/machine mounting kit.

ESA-OMK open board stacking kit. One kitsupplies standoffs to stack two units.

Units stacked with ESA-OMK kit can mounton a DIN rail with ESA-DIN-HMK kit plate.

Side-by-side 19-inch rack mounting withESA-DIN-HMK kit on a DIN rail.

Mounting support to meet your needs

16.5 inches

Rubber grommets dampenshock and vibration

Rugged & Stackable Solution

General Specifications

For information about specific units, pleaserefer to the model data sheets or manuals.

■■ Inputs and Outputs

See individual model data sheets for details.

■■ Enclosure and Physical

Dimensions8.226 inches wide x 2.444 inches tall x 7.25inches deep. Units stack together on 2.175inch centers.

I/O ConnectorsPlug-in terminal blocks rated for 15A/300V;AWG #12-24 stranded or solid copper wire.

Network ConnectorsSee Ethernet Interface

Enclosure MaterialExtruded aluminum, 6063 T6 alloy, silveranodized finish.

Printed Circuit BoardsMilitary grade fire-retardent epoxy glass perIPC-4101/98.

Safety Approvals (Pending)CE marked. UL/cUL Listed.Hazardous Locations:Class 1; Division 2; Groups A, B, C, and D.

■■ Environmental

Operating Temperature-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F).

Storage Temperature-40 to +85°C (-40 to +185°F).

Relative Humidity5 to 95%, non-condensing.

Power Requirements (Unit Main)18-36V DC. Redundant, diode-coupled terminals.See individual model data sheets for powerspecifications.

IsolationI/O, power, relay, and Ethernet port-to-port.Peak: 1500V AC, ANSI/ISA-82.01-1988.Continuous: 250V AC, 354V DC.

Installation CategoryDesigned for Pollution Degree 2 environmentwith an Installation Category II rating (over-voltage category).

Electromagnetic Interference Immunity (EMI)I/O have resistance to inadvertent statechanges with interference from switching sole-noids, commutator motors, and drill motors.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)Meets EN50082-1.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ImmunityMeets EN61000-4-2.

Radiated Field Immunity (RFI)Meets EN61000-4-3 and ENV50204.

Electrical Fast Transient Immunity (EFT)Meets EN61000-4-4.

Conducted RF Immunity (CRFI)Meets EN61000-4-6.

Surge ImmunityMeets EN61000-4-5.

EmissionsMeets EN50081-1.

Radiated Frequency EmissionsMeets EN55022 Class A

Shock and Vibration ImmunityMechanical Shock: 50g, 3ms, with 3 half-sineshock pulses in each direction along 3 axes (18 shocks), and 30g, 11ms, with 3 half-sineshock pulses in each direction along 3 axes (18 shocks), per IEC60068-2-27.

Random Vibration: 5g, 5-500Hz, in 3 axes at 2 hours/axis per IEC60068-2-64.

Single surface-mounted unit in enclosure only.

■■ Ethernet Interface

Network Connector (Copper)8-pin RJ-45 sockets for 10Base-T/100Base-TXconnections. Wired MDI-X by default butincludes automatic MDI/MDI-X crossing.

Network Connector (Fiber)Duplex SC-type, multi-mode transceiver forIEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX cable connections.

ProtocolModbus TCP/IP or UDP/IP with integrated web-browser reconfiguration.

i2o Peer-to-Peer CommunicationSupported on select models only.See individual model data sheets for details.

IP AddressDefault mode static IP address is 128.1.1.100.

PortUp to 10 Modbus TCP/IP sockets supported.Uses port 502 (reserved for Modbus).

Transient ProtectionTransient voltage suppressors are applied on allports (power, I/O, Ethernet ports).

Data RateSwitch mode: auto-sense 10Mbps or 100Mbpson copper connections, 100Mbps on fiber-opticconnection.

Hub/repeater mode: fixed at 100Mbps andauto-negotiation does not apply.

DuplexSwitch mode: auto-negotiated, full or halfduplex.

Hub/repeater mode: only half-duplex and auto-negotiation does not apply.

ComplianceIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x.

Network DistanceDistance between two devices on an Ethernetnetwork is generally limited to 100 metersusing copper cable, and 2km using multi-modefiber optic cable. Distance may be extendedusing hubs and switches.

AddressIP address can be preset by the user (static) and loaded from internal non-volatile memory,or it can be automatically acquired at startupvia a network server using a BOOTP (BootstrapProtocol) or DHCP (Dynamic Host ConfigurationProtocol). Includes default mode toggle switchto revert unit to a “known” fixed static IPaddress of 128.1.1.100, useful for trouble-shooting purposes.

Ordering Information

See individual model data sheets for details.

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