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ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box vs Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 1identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box has 4 channels more channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway (8 channels vs 4 channels). The ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box has 4 channels more digital output channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway (8 channels vs 4 channels). The ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box has 200 mA more power consumption than the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway (300 mA vs 100 mA). Module type: Digital on the ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box, Analog on the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway. Signal direction: Input/output on the ATEN 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box, Output on the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway.

  • Module type
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:Digital
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:Analog
  • Signal direction
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:Input/output
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:Output
  • Channels quantity
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:8 channels
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:4 channels
  • Digital output channels quantity
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:8 channels
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:4 channels
  • Product colour
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:Black
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:Yellow
  • Power consumption
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:300 mA
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:100 mA
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:0 - 50 °C
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:-30 - 80 °C
  • Relative humidity
    • 8-Channel Digital I/O Expansion Box:0 - 80%
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:5 - 95%

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Comparison of VK258-AT, ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway
46 specifications
Features6 differ
Module typeDiffersDigitalAnalog
Signal directionDiffersInput/outputOutput
Channels quantityDiffers8 channels4 channels
Digital output channels quantityDiffers8 channels4 channels
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-485
I/O protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceModbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
Supported network protocolsDiffersARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, SSHICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 V
IsolationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 kV
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 x64
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid, iOS
Product colourDiffersBlackYellow
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner, WEEE, RoHS, AEO (C-TPAT), CE
Digital input channels quantityKnown for one8 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Nominal output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input impedanceKnown for one0.3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumptionDiffers300 mA100 mA
DC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+5 - +30 V
Maximum input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePW-600/PW-650
Power consumption noteKnown for oneDC5V:2.2W:36BTU, POE:2.75W:39BTUUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C-30 - 80 °C
Relative humidityDiffers0 - 80%5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers75.8 mm135 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm49 mm
WeightDiffers550 g197 g
Package widthDiffers59 mm160 mm
Package depthDiffers239 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers160 mm49 mm
Package weightDiffers708 g197 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, UKCA, UL
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUnited Kingdom
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5A991.b
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one3.89 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one175 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one325 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case net weightKnown for one2.75 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one250 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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