- Hardware
Connecting sensors and peripherals
The ezeio can connect to a large variety of sensors and peripherals. eze System manufacture and sell some compatible sensors and devices, but many third-party devices also work with the ezeio thanks to the ezeio having a multitude of interfaces.
The two green screw terminals on the bottom of the ezeio has the following functionality:
The terminals are removable to simplify wiring.
Discrete inputs#
The 8 discrete inputs are individually configurable to measure voltage (0-10VDC), current (0-30mADC), resistance (0-500000 Ohm) or pulses.
More details : Inputs
Outputs#
Output 1 and 2 are active on/off outputs, and outputs the supply voltage when active. Output 3 can be used as a PWM output, or as a on/off output like 1&2. Output 4 outputs a DC voltage 0-10V (max 20mA).
More details : Outputs
SDI-12#
The SDI-12 port conforms to the SDI-12 v1.3 standard, and allows for connection of various sensors and instruments. Sensors for environmental monitoring often support SDI-12.
More details : SDI-12
Modbus/RTU#
The Modbus/RTU port is commonly used with third party devices, such as energy meters, temperature controllers, sensors, VFD's, I/O expansion and much more. Modbus/RTU is one of the most common interfaces in the industry.
More details : Modbus/RTU
CAN#
The CAN port allows for interfacing with other CAN/J1939 devices. This is common in vehicles and engine control applications.
More details : CAN
Modbus/TCP#
The Ethernet port also supports third party devices, compatible with Modbus/TCP.
More details : Modbus/TCP
ezeio custom expansion#
The ezeio also has an expansion port on the side for eze System's own expansion devices.
In this section
- InputsThere are eight (8) inputs on the ezeio hardware. More inputs can be added using the ezeio expansion modules https://ezesys.com/ezeio-mkii-i/o-expander . Other types...
- OutputsThe ezeio has four (4) outputs built in. Additional outputs can be added using ezeio expansion devices, or third party devices connected via Modbus, CAN or SDI-12.
- Modbus/RTUThe Modbus Port Setup driver is required to activate the Modbus port and configure bus setting
- Modbus/TCPModbus/TCP is a common protocol for connecting control and monitoring equipment. The fundamental protocol is the same as for Modbus/RTU, with the obvious difference...
- SDI-12SDI-12 is a communications protocol for intelligent sensors that typically are used to monitor environment data. Devices and sensors are available from multiple...
- CANThe ezeio supports the CAN hardware standard.
Last updated May 8, 2024