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Model iPIO-8 Overview The iPIO-8 is a network attached, IP addressed digital input and output device. The iPIO-8 can be controlled and monitored with a standard web browser. Multiple iPIO-8 devices can communicate amongst themselves to transport I/O information across the network. Each iPIO-8 has eight controllable form C relays, and eight digital inputs.
Each ELK-912-2 is two independent relays, each with screw terminal connections. The relay boards can be separated in to individual relays as required for mounting. To use the ELK-912-2 with the iPIO-8, connect the relay board to the Output connections of the iPIO-8 as shown below.
Power Supply 1930075 Supplied Connect the power supply to the +5VDC connection on the iPIO. An LED next to the connector indicates power on. The iPIO-8 requires a 1 minute boot-up process. Power Supply 1930075 Input 100-240 VAC 50-60Hz Output 5 VDC 2.6A...
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Page 4 Output The iPIO-8 has eight LED indictors, displaying the status of the Relay Outputs. LED OFF Relay Open LED ON Relay Closed During power up sequence, LEDs will be off until boot complete, then flash once, then set to their current status.
WEB Page Access The web pages provide status information on the inputs and outputs of the iPIO-8, as well as provide configuration for the unit. Open a browser to the default or current IP address of the unit. Enter the...
Click Save and then Reboot when prompted. The iPIO-8 will reboot. After reboot, access the iPIO-8 with the IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Check your DHCP server to identify the IP address assigned to the iPIO-8. If no IP address is assigned by a DHCP server, the original IP address will be retained.
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If a port other than the default Port 80 (or port 443 for SSL) is used for web browser access, that port must specifically be used in the URL when accessing the iPIO-8. For example, if the Web Port is changed to 9090 then the URL for the unit would be http://192.168.1.254:9090 or...
Communication. Email on any change in communication status to the remotes. • Configuration. Email on any configuration change. SNMP Setup iPIO-8 is SNMPv2 manageable. Set the SNMP manager and trap information on this screen. SNMP Managers 1-4. Set up to four SNMP manager IP addresses.
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AES checkbox Remote Relays One relay on the local iPIO-8 can be used as an alarm for link failure. When used, the Alarm relay will be energized (Common to Normally Closed connected) when the link is OK and de- energized (Common to Normally Open) when an alarm occurs.
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It is also possible to have the inputs of the local iPIO-8 control its own relays, by setting up a remote iPIO-8 with the local IP address. Click Save and the color Link Status will change from red to green to indicate successful communications between iPIO-8 devices.
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The flexibility of the iPIO-8 allows many other combinations of control and reporting. Contact Dataprobe Technical Support for assistance in getting the most out of your iPIO-8.
Check the release notes for the upgrade before making changes to you iPIO-8. 1) Run the Device Management Utility, available at the link above. If the iPIO-8 you would like to upgrade is not visible in the list box, either Select Device | Discover from the menu to locate iPIO-8 units on the local network, or Select Device | Add from the menu to add the IP address of the iPIO-8.
Page 13 Specifications Physical 5.25"W x 5.5"D x 1.75"H (13.3 x 14.0 x 4.5 cm) Temperature 0 - 70 Deg C Operating Environmental Humidity 90 Pct Non Condensing Power Wall Mounted Power Supply, included 105 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz or +5VDC direct.
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90 days, whichever is greater. If Purchased from Dataprobe Inc.; Service under this Warranty is obtained by shipping the product (with all charges prepaid) to the address below. Seller will pay return shipping charges within the United States.
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