EtherNet/IP Remote I/O Blocks with Both Short- and Open-Circuit Detection to Reduce Maintenance Down

Omron has introduced EtherNet/IP remote I/O blocks with both short- and open-circuit detection to reduce troubleshooting time and maintain productivity.  The ERT1 series EtherNet/IP slave I/O blocks are available as high-density, 32-point, in-panel IP20 models with removable cage clamp I/O connections and power connections that simplify installation and servicing.  Water-resistant IP67 rated, 16-point I/O models accept SmartClick and standard M12 connectors for I/O, power, and network connections.  The ERT1 series remote I/O blocks have been conformance tested for interoperability with EtherNet/IP devices from a wide range of suppliers, in addition to Omron's EtherNet/IP masters for CJ and CS series PLCs.

Enables Faster Diagnostics
The ERT1 I/O block detects shorts at the sensor and prevents the short from affecting the rest of the inputs.  It also has LEDs to indicate which input or output is shorted, and I/O bits that alert operators when an input or output is shorted or open (broken sensor or broken wire to sensor).  Each group of 16 I/O has its own power terminals and the communications module has its own power terminals, so the module can monitor if power to the I/O terminals is lost.  The LEDs are yellow for on, red for shorted, red flashing for disconnected and "off" for off.  The short- and open-circuit detection can be enabled or disabled for each input/output.