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MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Features On board opto-isolated RS485 interface. 5 dry contact inputs. (common ground) All inputs have sensitivity setting for input noise rejection. 64 output drivers (Can be used to drive relays, LED… ) ...
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MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD IMPORTANT Although the information contained herein has been carefully verified, NEWELL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED assumes no responsibility for any errors that may occur, for any damage to property or persons resulting from improper use of this manual or from the related software. NEWELL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED products are not authorized for use as components in medical, life support or military devices.
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Connectors V.OUT Test Pointer Output 1~48 Connector V.OUT V.OUT V.OUT V.OUT Adjust Output 49~64 Connector Device ID Power Connector V.OUT RS485 Connector V.OUT V.OUT System Startup Delay Jumper (JP1) Communication Status LED RS485Setting jumper: System Status LED...
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD PCB Size 131mm φ4.5mm 90mm 7.5mm Technical Specifications Maximum boards 256 (addressed by device ID) (In same Control network) more than 256 (addressed by serial number) Inputs 5 (dry contact) Outputs 64 (can be used to drive relay, LED… )
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Power Supply (J1) The device requests a DC power supply and connects to J1 DC : 8 – 30 V Power depending on output loading. Fuse: F1, 1A Description RESET The device reset and set default output state at power-up. The state of outputs does not change even the system software or hardware reset (Watchdog timer –...
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Input Connection (J3) The device has 5 dry contact inputs, each has two statuses, one is open, another is short to COMMON, all inputs have same features and can be configured by software, please refers to Input Properties Settings.
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Device ID (SW1) If take Device ID for the Communication ID, Please assign uniquely identifies for same devices in the same control network. The device ID can be 0 to 255. After change device ID, resets, the new device ID take effect.
MC231 INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD Easy Control Resource Please install software [Easy Control]. To download the newest version, you can go to http://www.easy-controls.com/download/ Properties Settings Choose the menu [Device] - [Properties] to open the dialog window and press button [Help] to get the detail of the settings.