FDC-IO Modules

Data Acquisition and Distributed IO Modules

High Resolution Modbus RTU Protocol IO Modules for PLC, HMI, SCADA, etc.

The FDC-IO Modules offer Analog & Digital IO modules (Modbus RTU slave) for data acquisition and other applications offering reliable low-cost solution for distributed IO applications to PLC’s, HMI’s and/or PC based SCADA systems. All modules have LED indicators for visualization of IO status (digital), fault diagnostic analysis and easy DIP Switch configuration for Modbus addressing from 1 to 127.

PC based configuration software, IO Studio, is provided and used for module configuration, viewing real time data and when necessary to check IO status. Module Modbus address is configured by DIP Switch.

The optional IO Studio DAQ ( Data Acquisition) software provides the same features as the IO Studio configuration software but also Real time viewing & data acquisition of RTU/Modbus TCP slave devices like the FDC-IO Modules. The software shows real-time data in the form of digital values, bar graphs, trends, etc. as well as a Historical Data Viewer with a maximum of 1024 tags. The IO Studio DAQ software carries a modest sell price (less then $200) it will run in demo mode for one hour and a demo only version may be downloaded here; IO Studio DEMOA.

Download the IO Studio DAQ software here with a demo mode that is good for one hour of use. Purchase of the software provides a Hardware lock (Key Pro) that plugs into the host PC's USB port. For detailed information download the FDC_IO_Studio_DAQ_Manual_R3.0.pdf

For Additional information - Overview of FDC-IO Module System

FREE EnVision PC Based SCADA Software

EnVision, a FREE PC based SCADA software offers unrivaled flexibility for remote SCADA access to up to a mix of 128 devices including loop controls, 8-channel analog input modules and Orion-M iSeries control systems.

• Data Logging: Each of the 128 devices, whether a mix of IO Modules or other Future Design products, can have their data saved to the hard disk at user-defined rates. With up to 129 concurrent data log files, EnVision offers unparalleled data logging flexibility. Data file analysis tools (digital and trend) make looking at schedule run data a simple task

Connect IO Modules via Ethernet? The PC-E Serial Modbus to Modbus TCP Ethernet converter provides an easy & cost effective manner to connect Serial Modbus devices to Ethernet TCP networks; for additional information refer to PC-E sales brochure.

FDC-IO Modules Model Numbers & Description of Features

Digital Input & Output Modules

• Digital Input Modules:
  • IO-16DI: 16 digital inputs & counters
• Digital Output Modules
  • IO-16DO: 16 digital output (24 VDC)
  • IO-4RO: 4-relay output (form C)
• Digital Input & Output combination Modules
  • IO-8DIO: 8 digital input & 8 digital outputs (24 VDC)

Analog Input & Output Modules

• Analog Input Modules: Thermocouple & RTD
  • Applicable to both T/C & RTD units: value read in Modbus register is the actual temperature value (0.1C); i.e. value of 3451 = 345.1C
  • IO-8TCS: 8 Thermocouple Input & 0-50 and 0-100mV
    • Accuracy typical 0.3C / CJC 0.5C
    • Resolution 0.1C / Sample Rate .71 / second
  • Isolated Inputs
  • IO-6RTD: 8 RTD Input
    • PT100/1000, NI120/100
    • Accuracy 0.3C / Resolution 0.1C
    • Sample Rate .52 / second
• Analog Input Modules: mA and VDC (12-bit/Accuracy 0.2%)
• IO-AIIS: 8 Analog mA Input (0-20 / 4-20mA)
  • All inputs isolated
• IO-AIVS: 8 Analog VDC Input (0-5/1-5/0-10/2-10VDC)
  • All inputs isolated
• Sample Rate all Models: 12.5 samples per second
• Analog Output Modules: (12-bit / Accuracy 0.05%)
• IO-AOIS: 8 Analog mA Output (0-20 or 4-20mA)
  • All inputs isolated
• IO-AOVS: 8 Analog VDC Output (0-10 or 2-10VDC)
  • All inputs isolated

Combined Analog Input & Digital I/O Modules

•  Digital Input & Output combination Modules
  • IO-8DIO:
    • 8 digital input & 8 digital outputs (24 VDC)
    • Analog: quantity 2 mA/VDC and 2 RTD
•  Combination Input/Output Module:
  • IO-DAIO
    • Analog Input: Quantity 2 RTD and 2 Analog inputs
      • (mA/VDC - jumper configurable)
    • Analog Output: quantity 1
      • (mA/VDC - jumper configurable)
    • Digital Inputs: quantity 4 DI (24VDC)
    • Digital Outputs: quantity 2 DO (24VDC)