SNAP Ethernet I/O


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Using SNAP Ethernet I/O systems, you can connect a wide variety of electronic and mechanical devices such as lights, temperature and pressure sensors, motors and serial devices to computers via a standard Ethernet network, wireless LAN or even the Internet.


Overview


This overview of the SNAP Ethernet I/O system tells you about using specific system features.


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Components


SNAP Ethernet I/O systems consist of the following hardware components:


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  • Brains. Powerful, compact and flexible. These I/O and communication processors are the core of the system.
  • Racks. DIN-rail or panel-mounted circuit boards provide connections for the brain and I/O modules.
  • I/O Modules. Digital, analog and special-purpose input/output modules connect to real-world devices and sensors.
  • Power Supplies. Compact units provide power from an AC or DC source for the SNAP Ethernet I/O system.

    • In addition, if you are using SNAP Ethernet I/O with an OPTO 22 industrial controller and FactoryFloor control software,you need an Ethernet adapter card.


    Getting started


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    ioProject Software Suite and SNAP PAC
    Features


    Glossar OPTO22 Hardware 
    OPTO22 System Glossar


    SNAP Ethernet Systems

    OPTO22 Product Guide

     

    Understanding Programmable Automation Controllers
    (PACs) in Industrial Automation
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    More Information
    More Information about OPTO22 Systems

     


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