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I/O Extension
Wireless Expansion
Protocol Communications
NETio Application Advantages
· WirelesslyexpandI/OcapacitiesofNETio
Remotes to connect additional I/O signals
· CoverI/Osignalswithin3,000feetwithNETio
expansion modules with 802.15.4 WeXP
· CombineprotocoladdressableI/OandI/O
extension on the same network
· NETiocanbeusedtoregenerateI/O
signals between sensors and PLCs
· Inputsignalscanbemappedtooutputs
anywhere in a NETio network
· NETioprovidesIP/Ethernetandserialdata
communications for attached PLC or RTU
Application Flexibility
The MDS NETio family of industrial-strength data communications
products from GE offer secure, reliable, long distance transmission
of data for your mission critical applications. The NETio operates in
license-free 900 MHz or 2.4GHz spread spectrum frequencies and has
built-in I/O for a wide variety of market applications.
The NETio solution acquires, transports and delivers I/O signal data,
and interfaces directly to a wide variety of I/O without the need for a
controller. NETio offers a quickly deployed low cost alternative to wires.
In many industrial applications, it is impossible or cost prohibitive to
run hardwired circuits between inputs and outputs.
Protocol Addressability
NETio interfaces I/O from sensors and devices using multiple industrial
protocols including Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and DNP3. This allows a
SCADA system or host controller to communicate directly with NETio
using IP/Ethernet or serial protocols when PLCs and RTUs are not
necessary. NETio allows serial communication using DNP3 or Modbus
RTU without the need for an access point for simple point-to-multipoint
applications between remotes or over WeXP.
I/O Extension
Using I/O extension, NETio regenerates analog and digital signals
between multiple field devices and controllers resulting in significant
savings on wiring and termination costs. NETio supports cost-effective
remote to remote communication for small point-to-point or point-to-
multipoint requirements that do not require an access point
IP/Ethernet and Serial Communications
In addition to I/O extension and protocol addressability, NETio also
supports IP/Ethernet and serial communication over long distance
between SCADA systems and RTUs or PLCs. Use the NETio Access Point
whenever IP/Ethernet communications are required.
Backwards Compatibility
NETio can serve as the wireless access point to a central control
station for remote NETio units in the field. In applications where
wireless network infrastructure already exists, NETio Remotes can
still be deployed, as they are compatible and interoperable with MDS
TransNET and MDS entraNET wireless access points.
· NETiosupportsmultipleprotocolsincluding
Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and DNP3
· ProvidesIP/Ethernetandserial
communication to SCADA hosts and HMIs
· Accommodatesmultipleprotocolsfor
diverse devices and I/O signals on the same
IP/Ethernet network
Remote
Expansion
Expansion
Remote
Tank Level
SCADA
PLC
Pressure
Current
Tank Level
SCADA
Access Point
Up to 30mi
Remote
Sensors
Tank Level
Pressure
Current
I/O from remote sensors to SCADA host
Access Point
Wirelessly extend I/O from the field to PLCs and RTUs
PLC/RTU
Remote
Remote
Sensors
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