Matric WDP DIO (Wireless Data Pool) (Digital Input/Output)

Overview
The WDP DIO is part of a family of products that share a block of data called the Wireless Data Pool (WDP). Using the WDP it is easy to implement remote I/O solutions or wireless process control and monitoring. Devices sharing the WDP are updated as quickly as every 80 ms depending upon the number of devices in the system.

The WDP DIO unit provides wireless digital I/O using the WDP concept. Inputs sensed at one unit are mapped into the WDP and can be set to trigger outputs at other units. This approach makes it easy to use an RF link to tie a sensor directly to an actuator for a simple control loop.

Features

80 millisecond update time input to output
Three banks of 8 I/O configurable as inputs or outputs
Inputs are optically isolated and internally pulled up
Outputs are open collector (10-24VDC) rated for 1A at 25C
Fault relay (120VAC 2A) opens when RF link to master is lost
Power, Status, Master, Fault, and I/O state indicators
Range up to 300 ft indoors / 3,000 ft outdoors typical
2.4 GHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
10mW output power (license free)
-90 dBm receiver sensitivity
Remote antenna mount kit available
Dimensions: 3.5" X 5.5" X 2.3", 14 oz.
Operational temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Storage temperature: -40ºC to 85ºC
DIP switch configuration
DIN rail or panel mount
Power: 11-24VDC +/- 5%
Power consumption: <100 mA at 24 VDC

Sensors and actuators can also be interfaced to a PLC by just wiring to a PLC I/O card. This provides remote wireless I/O that appears to the PLC as a standard input or output.

A DeviceNet Portal is also available that allows a PLC to read and write to any addresses in the WDP directly. Using the DeviceNet Portal, standard sensors and actuators can be integrated with DeviceNet sensors and actuators to build a hybrid system.

WDP devices use frequency hopping spread spectrum radios for superior noise immunity and license free operation. The update time from input to output is 80ms for two units and 300ms for eight units. The WDP is the industry's easiest way to implement wireless I/O.

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