Industrial IO Cards

Mert Bilgüsi (Writer) 29 March 2024

INPUT AND OUTPUT MODULES

  • WHAT IS AN I/O CARD?
  • WHAT DOES IT DO?
  • WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF USE?
  • WHAT ARE THE TECHNICAL FEATURES?
WHAT IS I/O CARD?
I/O Card : The word I/O card, which is frequently mentioned in the industry, is formed from the initials of the words Input and Output. It means input and output card and we come across many designs.

  • In the industry, machines are defined as input when they are operated by stimulating them with a button, any system, etc.
  • As a result of the stimulation of the inputs, the equipment that will give output such as a warning lamp, siren or motor is called output.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
If we come to what it does in the industry;
  • It can process different signals such as 4-20 ma, 0-10 Volt, 0-5 Volt to analog inputs.
  • Processes digital signals.
  • Evaluates sensor data.
  • Stimulates motor systems to operate.
  • Activates and deactivates warning and lamp warning systems.
  • It allows use in many areas such as the operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF USE?
  • In machines in industry,
  • In the traffic light signaling system,
  • In elevators
  • In robotic control systems,
  • In short, it is possible to come across such I/O cards in almost every field of your day.
WHAT ARE THE TECHNICAL FEATURES?

It varies according to its types and intended use;

  • Reading 4-20 mA, 0-10V and 0-5V input values,
  • 5VDC- 48VDC Signal input,
  • Reading 12, 16 and 24 bit analog values,
  • Cycle Time (Cycle time calculation) comparing the time between two signals, 
  • High current output,
  • Interference suppression, 
  • Input signal filtering features, 
  • High speed counting,