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Manage devices near and far
Remote IO devices enable a level of flexibility and efficiency that isn’t possible with local IO.
Remote IO (input/output) is popular in many modern industrial automation systems. Unlike local IO, which is confined to the same cabinet or area as its PLC, remote IO can be placed much closer to the sensors and actuators gathering information. This doesn’t just give control engineers greater design flexibility. It also reduces wiring costs and improves signal strength since remote IO devices can send information directly to PLCs using an Ethernet connection.
Using remote IO can result in a control solution that is easier to organize, deploy, and maintain, contributing to significant cost savings over time. By minimizing the amount of physical wiring, installation times are shorter, and material costs are reduced, leading to lower upfront capital expenses.
Remote IO key features
Because remote IO can centralize control and simplify system architecture, it also lowers the potential for errors during installation and maintenance, further reducing costs associated with troubleshooting and downtime. Over the long term, the modularity and scalability of remote IO systems mean that modifications can be made with minimal disruption and without the need for extensive re-wiring.
- Supports Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP, CANopen, EtherCAT
- Works with most PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
- Connect up to 16 IO modules per coupler
- Mix digital, analog, temperature, and specialty IO
- Compact, modular, DIN-rail mountable design
- Free software for setup and configuration
- Auto-scan and assign IP addresses with EasyRemoteIO
- No dip switches or manual addressing
- Compatible with MapleLogic and CODESYS SoftPLC
- Reduces wiring and installation time
- Cuts material and labor costs over long distances
- Simplifies troubleshooting and maintenance
- Enables remote IO placement in harsh environments
- Scales easily as systems grow
- Speeds up commissioning and reconfiguration
- Minimizes control cabinet size and complexity
- Supports plug-and-play installation
- Ideal for distributed control in large facilities
- Industrial-grade noise immunity and signal reliability
- Future-proofs your automation setup
Assembling a Remote IO Block
Step 1: Select a Coupler
- Modbus TCP/IP
- CANopen
- EtherCat
- EtherNet/IP
Choose your communication protocol and select a compatible coupler. Maple Systems offers couplers with Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, EtherCat, and EtherNet/IP protocols. Some of our couplers feature embedded digital IO and high-speed input/output.
Step 2: Select IO Modules
- Digital IO
- Analog IO
- Temperature (RTD & TC)
Determine which IO modules are appropriate for your application. Maple Systems offers a wide range of modules that support digital and analog IO, temperature (RTD and TC), high-speed counter (HSC) functionality, and more.
User Friendly Configuration Software
Our free and user friendly configuration tool lets you easily design custom IO blocks by selecting digital and analog modules. With a straightforward interface, mapping them to your controller is seamless and stress-free. No hidden fees, no complicated steps—just simple setup to get your control systems up and running faster.
