The RB-IPE is a 1U rackmount unit designed to provide remote control of GPIO and analogue control voltages over an Ethernet network. Configured using a built-in web server, two units can control each other across an Ethernet network, or a single unit can be controlled via Ethernet commands and the web server interface. The unit can be used in any position where you need to remotely acquire GPO signals or remotely control equipment, for example controlling equipment at unmanned posts, outstations or transmitter sites. Each unit has 16 x general purpose inputs on 8 x RJ45 connectors, consisting of 8 x isolated current sink inputs and 8 x pull to ground protected inputs; and 16 x general purpose outputs on 8 x RJ45 connectors using 8 x isolated relay change-over contacts and 8 x opto-isolated contacts. These rear panel RJ45 connectors have an LED for each GPIO which shows its state.
Product Features
8 x isolated current sink inputs.
8 x pull to ground protected inputs.
8 x isolated relay change-over output contacts.
8 x opto-isolated output contacts.
8 x 0 to 3.3V/5V/12V input signals.
8 output signals nominally at 0 to 3.3V.
Two units can act as master and slave over Ethernet.
Input & output voltages can be mapped.
Webserver configuration and control over Ethernet.
Typical Applications
It allows any tallies & control signals, together with analogue potentiometer movements, to be sent across a network, e.g. for remote alarm points, to trigger failure alarms at transmitter sites and to control remote equipment at unmanned posts, outstations or transmitter sites.
Product Category
GPIO Devices
Technical Specifications
Rear Panel Connections
Isolated GPI: 4 x RJ45 sockets, with LED status indicator per input
Active Low GPI: 4 x RJ45 sockets, with LED status indicator per input
Relay GPO: 4 x RJ45 sockets, with LED status indicator per output
Isolated GPO: 4 x RJ45 sockets, with LED status indicator per output
General Purpose Inputs: 8 x isolated current sink inputs from Inputs: 3.3V to +24V (Max input range: 0V to +24V) 8 x pull to ground protected inputs (Max input range -24V to +24V)
General Purpose Outputs: 8 x isolated relay change-over contacts: Nominal switching capacity (resistive load): 1A @ 30V DC (0.5A @ 125V AC)
General Purpose Outputs: 8 x opto-isolated contacts: Maximum collector/emitter voltage
General Purpose Outputs: peak: 35V DC @ 7mA
General Purpose Outputs: Maximum collector/emitter current: 80mA @ 2.5V DC
General Purpose Outputs: (Note: There is a 200 mA fused +5V power supply available on GPI ports 1 – 8 and GPO ports 9 – 16.)
Analogue Control Inputs: 8 x 0V-3.3V, 5V or 12V input signals
Analogue Control Outputs: 8 x output signals, nominally 0V-3.3V, 5V or 12V
Front Panel Indicators
Power On: Red LED
CONNECTED: Green link status LED
GPIO: Green GPIO change status LED
ANALOGUE: Green analogue control I/O change status LED
Equipment Type
RB-IPE: IP extender for GPIO & analogue control signals
Physical Specification
Dimensions (Raw): 48cm (W) x 10.8cm (D) x 4.2cm (H) (1U)
Dimensions (Raw): 19” (W) x 4.3” (D) x 1.7” (H) (1U)
Dimensions (Boxed): 58.5cm (W) x 22.5cm (D) x 7cm (H)
Dimensions (Boxed): 23” (W) x 8.9” (D) x 2.75” (H)
