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I/O and signal modules

Digital input and output modules connect field signals to an industrial controller. Browse EtherCAT terminals, ET 200SP distributed I/O and S7-1200 signal modules by platform, signal direction and channel requirements.

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I/O and signal modules products

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Specify the signal and the host system together

An I/O module must match both the controller or coupler platform and the electrical behavior of the field circuit.

  1. 01

    Match the host platform

    Identify the controller, bus coupler and terminal or BaseUnit system before selecting a module.

    • Host family
    • Bus or backplane
    • BaseUnit or terminal arrangement
  2. 02

    Define each field signal

    Record input or output direction, signal voltage, channel count and sensor or load wiring.

    • Digital input or output
    • Signal voltage
    • Channel count
  3. 03

    Check channel and installation limits

    Compare input thresholds or output load limits, grouping, isolation and terminal requirements using the exact module documentation.

    • Input behavior
    • Load rating
    • Terminal assignment

Where this equipment fits

Follow the component role through the installed automation system.

01

Sensors and switches

02

Field wiring

03

I/O terminal or module

04

Coupler or backplane

05

Controller

Planning a replacement

Capture the installed model and application context before selecting replacement equipment.

  • 01

    Record the complete I/O module order number and host platform.

  • 02

    Preserve terminal assignments, channel grouping and wiring documentation.

  • 03

    Check the replacement module configuration and parameter settings.

I/O and signal modules questions

Practical checks for identifying, selecting and replacing controller hardware.

Can EtherCAT terminals and ET 200SP modules be interchanged?

They belong to different I/O systems. Select the module for its supported coupler, backplane and terminal arrangement; equal channel counts do not establish compatibility.

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