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Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module vs Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway

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  • 20differ
  • 7identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway has 12 channels more digital input channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module (16 channels vs 4 channels). The Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module has 4 channels more digital output channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway (4 channels vs 0 channels). The Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway (2 vs 1). Signal direction: Input/output on the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module, Input on the Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway. Serial interface type: RJ-45, RS-232/422/485 on the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module, RS-485 on the Brainboxes ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway.

  • Signal direction
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:Input/output
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:Input
  • Digital input channels quantity
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:4 channels
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:16 channels
  • Digital output channels quantity
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:4 channels
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:0 channels
  • Serial interface type
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:RJ-45, RS-232/422/485
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:RS-485
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:2
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:1
  • Maximum combined load
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:4 A
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:6.8 A
  • Power consumption
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:60 mA
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:100 mA
  • DC input voltage
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:+5V - +30V
    • ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway:5 - 30 V

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Comparison of ED-504, ED-516 Ethernet to 16 Digital Inputs + Serial Gateway
45 specifications
Features9 differ
Module typeDigitalDigital
Signal directionDiffersInput/outputInput
Channels quantityKnown for one4 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital input channels quantityDiffers4 channels16 channels
Digital output channels quantityDiffers4 channels0 channels
Serial interface typeDiffersRJ-45, RS-232/422/485RS-485
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Supported network protocolsDiffersICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTPICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
Maximum output voltageKnown for one40 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output current per channel0.85 A0.85 A
Maximum combined loadDiffers4 A6.8 A
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protectionKnown for one16 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
Isolation1.5 kV1.5 kV
Overheat shutdown (typical)Known for one150 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Overheat shutdown (min)Known for one175 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Short circuit protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Short circuit protection up toKnown for one36 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 7 x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 x64Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourYellowYellow
CertificationKnown for oneC-Tick, AEO (C-TPAT), WEEE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceModbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
DIN rail mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumptionDiffers60 mA100 mA
Power consumption noteKnown for one1.6 - 2.9WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC input voltageDiffers+5V - +30V5 - 30 V
Maximum input voltage35 V35 V
Power supply typePW-600/PW-650PW-600/PW-650
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 80 °C-40 - 80 °C
Relative humidityKnown for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers22.6 mm135 mm
DepthDiffers114.5 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm49 mm
WeightDiffers121 g230 g
Package widthDiffers50 mm160 mm
Package depthDiffers160 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers140 mm49 mm
Package weightDiffers217 g230 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, UKCA
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

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