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Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module vs Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway

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  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway has 4 channels more digital input channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module (8 channels vs 4 channels). The Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway has 4 channels more digital output channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module (8 channels vs 4 channels). The Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module has 1 more Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports than the Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway (2 vs 1). 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-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway. Supported network protocols: ICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP on the Brainboxes ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module, ICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP on the Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway.

  • Digital input channels quantity
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:4 channels
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:8 channels
  • Digital output channels quantity
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:4 channels
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:8 channels
  • Serial interface type
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:RJ-45, RS-232/422/485
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:RS-485
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:2
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:1
  • Maximum output voltage
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:40 V
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:30 V
  • Power consumption
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:60 mA
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:100 mA
  • DC input voltage
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:+5V - +30V
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:5 - 30 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • ED-504 digital/analogue I/O module:-30 - 80 °C
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:-40 - 80 °C

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Comparison of ED-504, ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway
47 specifications
Features8 differ
Channels quantityKnown for one4 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital input channels quantityDiffers4 channels8 channels
Digital output channels quantityDiffers4 channels8 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 voltageDiffers40 V30 V
Maximum combined loadKnown for one4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protectionKnown for one16 kVUnknown — not stated by the source
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 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 2000, Windows XP x64, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64
Linux 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, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
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
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
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
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers22.6 mm135 mm
DepthDiffers114.5 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm49 mm
WeightDiffers121 g234 g
Package widthDiffers50 mm135 mm
Package heightDiffers140 mm49 mm
Package weightDiffers217 g234 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
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 x 170 x 62 mm

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