Ethernet Remote Master Modules (H4-ERM and H4-ERM-F)

The Ethernet Remote Master H4-ERM(-F) connects the DL405 family 430, 440 and 450 CPU systems to slave I/O over a high-speed Ethernet link. Each ERM module can support up to 16 additional H2-EBC systems, 16 Terminator I/O EBC systems, or 16 fully expanded H4-EBC systems. Of course, combinations are fine, too.

Ethernet remote I/O kits

We've added these Ethernet remote I/O kits to make it easier for you to set up remote I/O via Ethernet. These kits contain parts that are already offered separately, but we've combined them in kits to make it simpler to order the remote I/O product configurations you need.

Ethernet Base Controllers (H4-EBC, H4-EBC-F, T1H-EBC and T1H-EBC100)

Ethernet Base Controller modules provide a high performance, low-cost Ethernet link between your PC-based control system or H4-ERM Ethernet remote I/O system and DL405 I/O. The H4-EBC module supports industry standard 10Base-T Ethernet communications, and the H4-EBC-F module supports 10Base-FL (fiber optic) Ethernet standards. Both modules offer 10 Mbps transfer rates between your PC application and your DL405 I/O base. The T1H-EBC modules support industry standard 10BaseT Ethernet communications. The T1H-EBC100 module supports TCP/ IP, UDP/ IP, IPX and the MODBUS TCP/IP application layer protocol at 100 Mbps maximum.

T1H-EBC as H*-ERM slave
The T1H-EBC module provides a low-cost Ethernet link between Terminator I/O and your WinPLC/ DL205/ DL405 CPUs using the H*-ERM module for remote I/O. T1H-EBC modules support industry standard 10BaseT Ethernet communications. When using a DirectLOGIC CPU with an ERM module as the network master, the T1H-EBC or T1H-EBC100 slave will provide faster analogue I/O update times than the same CPU system with a T1K-RSSS slave system. The ERM/ EBC system can also support a much higher analogue I/O count than the T1K-RSSS remote I/O system. The T1H-EBC supports the full lineup of Terminator I/O discrete and analogue modules.

Ethernet Remote Master Modules (H4-ERM and H4-ERM-F)

H4 EBC Features

EBC modules offer:

Lower cost on your DirectLOGIC PLC I/O system when compared to competitive I/O alternatives
Virtually unlimited number of I/O points
Deterministic I/O updates on dedicated networks
Fast I/O updates (less than 1 ms per base)
On board serial port for an operator panel, ASCII devices (serial port not supported when used with ERM module)

T1H EBC Features

T1H-EBC as H*-ERM slave
The T1H-EBC module provides a low-cost Ethernet link between Terminator I/O and your WinPLC/ DL205/ DL405 CPUs using the H*-ERM module for remote I/O. When using a DirectLOGIC CPU with an ERM module as the network master, the T1H-EBC slave will provide faster analog I/O update times than the same CPU system with a T1K-RSSS slave system. The ERM/ EBC system can also support a much higher analogue I/O count than the T1K-RSSS remote I/O system. The T1H-EBC supports the full lineup of Terminator I/O discrete and analogue modules.

T1H-EBC100 as H*-ERM slave
When using a DirectLOGIC CPU with an ERM module as the network master, the T1H-EBC100 slave will provide faster analog I/O update times than a DirectLOGIC CPU system with a T1K-RSSS slave system. The ERM/ EBC system can also support a much higher analogue I/O count than the T1K-RSSS remote I/O system.

Ethernet Base Controllers (H2-EBC and T1H-EBC)

Use EBCs for PC-based control and for H*-ERM remote I/O slaves

Ethernet Base Controller modules (EBCs) provide a low-cost, high-performance Ethernet link between DL205 I/O and your PC-based control system, or can be used with WinPLC/ DL205/ DL405 CPUs using the H*-ERM module to provide remote I/O.

H2-EBC and T1H-EBC modules support 10BaseT (10Mb wire) Ethernet communications, the H2-EBC100 supports 10/100BaseT (100Mb wire), and the H2-EBC-F module supports 10BaseFL (fiber optic) Ethernet standards. All EBC modules are compatible with TCP/IP, IPX and MODBUS TCP/IP (H2-EBC100 only) protocols for flexible PC communications. The T1H-EBC100 module supports TCP/ IP, UDP/ IP, IPX and the MODBUS TCP/IP application layer protocol at 100 Mbps maximum.

Easy to use, reliable and fast!
The H2-EBC(-F) and H2-EBC100 modules plug into the CPU slot of any DL205 I/O base and support all DL205 discrete and analogue I/O modules, and the H2-SERIO and H2-CTRIO specialty modules. All EBC modules can be configured using NetEdit3, a free Windows software utility. The H2-EBC100 also supports HTML configuration.

Off-the-shelf solutions
You can purchase PC-based control software that is ready to use with the H2-EBC100 or H2-EBC(-F) module. PC-based control packages are equipped with compatible I/O device drivers, program development tools, and run-time environments. See the "PC-based Control Products" section of our Web site for a single-source integrated PC-based control solution that ships with everything you need to make your PC into an industrial controller. Most of the software packages allow you to connect serial devices, such as barcode readers, to the H2-EBC100 or H2-EBC(-F) serial port.

Note: Manuals do not come with our products unless specified in the description. Download manual from our web site at no charge, or order manual separately.

Note: New option modules may not be supported by CPUs purchased prior to the modules release. You can refer to the module specification page on our Web site for this information or find it in our catalog. Be sure to check for the latest firmware for your PLC. Here is the direct link to the Firmware Upgrade section of our Web site where you can find the firmware revision histories, the latest files and tools required to download the firmware into your CPU.

Note: Power budget limitations restrict the number of modules allowed in the slots of DL405 bases. Please consult the power budgeting tables in your manual or catalogue for specific calculations. Calculate the power budget