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Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway vs Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 8known 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 output channels quantity than the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway (8 channels vs 4 channels). The Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway has 37 g more weight than the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway (234 g vs 197 g). The Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway has 25 mm more package width than the Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway (160 mm vs 135 mm). Module type: Analog on the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway, Digital on the Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway. Signal direction: Output on the Brainboxes ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway, Input/output on the Brainboxes ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway.

  • Module type
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:Analog
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:Digital
  • Signal direction
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:Output
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:Input/output
  • Digital output channels quantity
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:4 channels
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:8 channels
  • DC input voltage
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:+5 - +30 V
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:5 - 30 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:-30 - 80 °C
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:-40 - 80 °C
  • Weight
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:197 g
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:234 g
  • Package width
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:160 mm
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:135 mm
  • Package depth
    • ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway:135 mm
    • ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway:160 mm

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Comparison of ED-560 Ethernet to 4 Analogue Outputs + Serial Gateway, ED-588 Ethernet to 8 Digital Inputs and 8 Digital Outputs + Serial Gateway
40 specifications
Features5 differ
Module typeDiffersAnalogDigital
Signal directionDiffersOutputInput/output
Channels quantityKnown for one4 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital output channels quantityDiffers4 channels8 channels
Serial interface typeRS-485RS-485
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
I/O protocolsModbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)Modbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
Supported network protocolsICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTPICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
DIN rail mountingYesYes
Maximum output voltage30 V30 V
Isolation1.5 kV1.5 kV
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
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
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
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Product colourYellowYellow
CertificationKnown for oneMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner, WEEE, RoHS, AEO (C-TPAT), CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital input channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 channels
Maximum output current per channelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 A
Power1 differ
Power consumption100 mA100 mA
DC input voltageDiffers+5 - +30 V5 - 30 V
Maximum input voltage35 V35 V
Power supply typePW-600/PW-650PW-600/PW-650
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
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C-40 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width135 mm135 mm
Depth160 mm160 mm
Height49 mm49 mm
WeightDiffers197 g234 g
Package widthDiffers160 mm135 mm
Package depthDiffers135 mm160 mm
Package height49 mm49 mm
Package weightDiffers197 g234 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, UKCA, ULCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KCC, UKCA, UL
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)5A991.b5A991.b
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 x 170 x 62 mm

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