I/O Extension
NETio regenerates analog and digital signals between multiple field devices and controllers resulting in significant savings on wiring and termination costs.

IP/Ethernet and Serial Communications
NETio also supports IP/Ethernet and serial communication over long distances between SCADA systems and RTUs or PLCs.

Overview

The MDS NETio is an integrated, scalable family of wireless solutions that provide long distance, license-free communications, allowing users to interface both analog and digital I/O including sensors for pressure and flow as well as controls for pumps or alarms. NETio can wirelessly regenerate the I/O signals or use standard serial and IP/Ethernet protocols to communicate with controllers such as PLCs, RTUs and SCADA systems. 

Key Benefits

• Direct connectivity to analog and digital devices without the need for a controller
• License-free, long range communication of serial or IP/Ethernet data
• Supports multiple industry-standard protocols including Modbus and DNP3
• Reduces the high cost of wiring and termination fees
• Reduces integration, configuration, and support costs found with multi-box solutions
• Seamless connectivity to network access points

Features

NETio Remote

• 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz operation in license-free ISM bands
• Serial and/or IP/Ethernet connectivity
• Transmit and regenerate I/O signals between devices
• Directly address I/O using protocols including Modbus-RTU, Modbu-TCP, and DNP3 from a growing protocol library
• Concurrent IP/Ethernet or transparent serial payload communication for a seperate RT, PLC, or other peripheral device
• Optional short range wireless communication to distributed NETio Expansion modules via 802.15.4

NETio Expansion Module

• Used to increase I/O capacity of the Base module 
• Can connect directly to the Base module or wirelessly via 802.15.4
• Can be wirelessly distributedup to 3,000 ft from the Base module

NETio Access Point

• 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz operation in license-free ISM band
• Serial and IP/Ethernet connectivity to SCADA networks and other applications
• Allows mixed modes and multiple protocols in the same network

Key Specifications

General

•  7-30 vDC power
• <450 mA current draw while transmitting
• -40 C to +70 C operating temperature
• High-impact plastic packaging on NETio Remote and Expansion Module for DIN rail mounting
• Die-cast aluminum packaging on NETio Access Point for flat panel or DIN rail mounting

Frequency

• 902-928 MHz or 2.4016-2.4778 GHz in ISM license-free bands
• Optional short range WeXP Networking in 2.4-2.4835 GHz band