ARD Series - The most cost effective & advanced DeviceNet based digital remote I/O

ARD Series is a DeviceNet remote I/O available in digital terminal block and sensor connector types and in analog terminal block types. A vast range of line-ups offers flexibility in user options in different work environments. Autonics ARD Series features exceptional compatibility, outstanding noise resistance and reliability. Also, this series can be installed on DIN rail or using screws.

Features
DeviceNet Digital Remote I/O
* Automatic communication speed recognition
: Enables to recognize communication speed automatically
when connecting with master
* Network Voltage monitoring
: If PV is lower than SV, enables to receive error flag for network power monitoring as Explicit message.
* Additional expansion units
- Standard terminal block type: Connectable up to 3 expansion units
- Sensor connector type: Connectable up to 7 expansion units
- Expandable I/O points up to max. 64 points for Standard terminal type, sensor connector type
* Reading the number of expansion units
: Reads the number of connected expansion units
* Reading model name: Reads the connected model name of connected units (sensor connector type)
* Reading the unit specifications: Reads the specifications of connected units

DeviceNet Analog Remote I/O
* Adopts DeviceNet, standard open Network
: Communicates other DeviceNet devices without additional installations
: Configuratable power and communication system only with communication cables
: Connectable max. 63 units per 1 master unit
* Strong against noise and high accuracy (0.3%) measurement with differential input method (measuring difference between +, - input signal)
* Various I/O range: 0-5VDC, 1-5VDC, 0-10VDC, -5-5VDC, -10-10VDC, DC4-20mA, DC0-20mA
* Scale function: Settable high/low limit scale value for analog I/O range (Setting range: -28,000 to 28,000)
* Various I/O range: 0-5VDC, 1-5VDC, 0-10VDC, -5-5VDC, -10-10VDC, DC4-20mA, DC0-20mA
* Scale function: Settable high/low limit scale value for analog I/O range (Setting range: -28,000 to 28,000)
* Various functions
: Automatic communication speed recognition, Network voltage monitoring, Input digital filter, Peak/Bottom Hold, hysteresis, reading model name and number of units, I/O and status flag monitoring
* Built-in surge, ESD protection, Reverse polarity protection circuit
* Mounting DIN rail method and screw lock method

Applications 
* Automobile production line