RFU-IO Introduction
RFU-IO is a RF wireless I/O unit that uses the Modbus communication protocol. It can be equipped with an ICPDAS XV series I/O module. A remote Modbus master can use a wireless converter to convert Modbus commands into RF signals to control the I/O module on the RFU-IO, thereby implementing a wireless I/O solution.
In the I/O section, the RFU-IO supports ICP DAS’s XV I/O boards, including analog current and voltage input/output, digital signal input/output, TC/RTD temperature measurement, pulse counting, and more. These various I/O signal types can accommodate different application needs in the field. Depending on the model, it also supports DI/DO or AI/AO pair-connection functionality.
|
|
||||||
|
RFU-IO
|
||||||
| Model | Frequency | Transmission Distance (LoS) | Protocol | Antenna Base | Cable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFU-IO-433 | 433 MHz
|
300 m | Modbus | ANT-Base-02 | 3S001-1 | |
| RFU-IO-920 | 920 MHz | 500 m | Modbus | ANT-Base-02 | 3S001-1 | |
Product Features
Wireless Communication Capability
- Utilizes 433 / 920 MHz RF wireless frequency bands, supporting the Modbus RTU communication protocol.
- Multi-channel wireless configuration with a wide selectable frequency range.
- Supports various wireless communication rates, adjustable based on user requirements.
- Provides RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) functionality for monitoring wireless communication quality.
- Maximum transmission range in open areas: RFU-IO-433: 300 meters (with 9600 bps and 10 dBm output power).
Flexible I/O Expansion Design
- Supports XV series I/O expansion boards, allowing users to select and install a single I/O module based on application requirements.
- Compatible with I/O Pair-connection mode for point-to-point or one-to-many I/O transmission.
Versatile Operating Modes
- Offers a repeater mode (1-hop transmission) to address communication distance or blind spot issues.
- Features easy configuration through rotary switches and DIP switches, simplifying system maintenance and device replacement.
- Supports group ID and multi-channel configuration to avoid network interference.
Hardware and Environmental Adaptability
- Equipped with electrostatic protection (+/-4 kV) to meet industrial environment requirements.
- Supports a wide operating temperature range (-25°C to +75°C).
- Designed for DIN-rail installation, enabling quick and convenient deployment.

RFU-IO-433 + XV Board
|
|
|||||||
|
|
|||||||
| Model | Specification | Normal Mode | Pair-connection | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIO Expansion | |||||||
| XV107 | 8x DI (Wet), 8x DO (NPN) | O | O | ||||
| XV107A | 8x DI (Wet), 8x DO (PNP) | O | O | ||||
| XV110 | 16x DI (Dry/Wet) | O | O | ||||
| XV111 | 16x DO (NPN) | O | O | ||||
| XV111A | 16x DO (PNP) | O | O | ||||
| XV161-SL | O | O | |||||
| Relay Output Expansion | |||||||
| XV116 | 5x DI (Wet), 6x Relay | O | O | ||||
| XV119 | 9x Relay | O | O | ||||
| Multi-Function Expansion | |||||||
| XV303 | 4x AO (V, mA), 4x DI (Wet), 4x Relay | O | O | ||||
| XV305 | 4x AI (V, mA, Thermocouple), 4x DI (Wet), 4x Relay | O | O | ||||
| XV306 | 4x AI (V, mA), 4x DI (Wet), 4x Relay | O | O | ||||
| XV307 | 2x AO (V, mA), 4x DI (Wet), 4x Relay | O | O | ||||
| XV308 | 8x AI (V, mA), 8x [DI (Dry/Wet)+DO (NPN)] (Universal DIO) | O | - | ||||
| XV310 | 4x AI (V, mA), 2x AO (V, mA), 4x DI (Dry), 4x DO (PNP) | O | O | ||||
| XV315 | 3x AI (RTD), 3x AO (V, mA), 4x DI/Counter (Wet) | O | - | ||||
| Encoder/Frequency/Counter Input | |||||||
| XV484 | 4/8x Counter Input (CW/CCW, Dir/Pulse, Up, Up/Down) | O | - | ||||
| PWM Output Expansion | |||||||
| XV488 | 8x PWM Output | O | - | ||||

