PT4DIRO - 4 Digital Input/ Relay Output Module

The PT4DIRO module is a 4 channel digital input and 4 relay output module.

The inputs are isolated from the logic by bi-directional opto-couplers. The common can be connected to either the -volts or +volts field power supply terminals.

The counters operate in three modes.

In mode 0 all the counters are disabled.

In mode 1 the first eight inputs (1-8) have internal counters associated with them. These counters are 32 bit counters allowing a count value from 0 to 4294967295. The count value can be cleared by writing a zero to the associated registers or preset to any other value using the same method.

In mode 2 the inputs are connected as up/down counters. Input 1 will increment counter 1 whilst input 2 decrements counter1. In the same way, inputs 3&4 operate counter 2.

Note: The count values are not battery backed-up and will be lost if power is turned off.

The format of the registers allows the status of the inputs to be read as either single bits or all at once as a single register on the Modbus network.

The 4 relay outputs provide normally open and normally closed contacts. The outputs may be used to drive lamps or external relays when more drive capability is required. The outputs are isolated from the logic.

When used as a slave module, the outputs are written to by the Modbus master device such as a PC or PLC. Each output can be individually switched on or off, or all outputs can be set up at the same time by writing a single number to the output register which represents the status of all outputs.