DA Series Expansion Modules

Features and Benefits

• IRIG-B time-synchronization module
• Universal PCI expansion module
• 4-port 10/100 Mbps LAN module
• 4-port 100 Mbps Fiber LAN module
• 8-port 10/100 Mbps unmanaged switch module
• 8-port RS-422/485 serial module with terminal block connectors
• 8-port RS-232/422/485 software-selectable serial modules with isolation protection
• Fully compatible with Moxa embedded computers that have peripheral expansion slots

Overview

Moxa’s peripheral expansion modules, which come with serial ports, LAN ports, switch ports, fiber ports, time-synchronization IRIG-B ports, and PCI slots, give end-users the greatest flexibility for setting up industrial applications and are fully compatible with Moxa’s embedded computers that have perpheral expansion slots.
The serial port modules include an 8-port RS-232/422/485 module with either DB9 or terminal block connectors, and an 8-port RS- 422/485 module with terminal block connectors. Some modules are even designed with 2 kV digital isolation, making them fully suitable for the great demands of industrial applications that use serial communication. In addition, a 4-port LAN module, 8-port switch module, and 4-port fiber LAN module are available for setting up industrial communication applications with Ethernet-based devices. A universal PCI development kit is also available for PCI-based devices for expanding industrial applications at a reasonable cost.
The time-synchronization module features 3 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs and provides precision timing information using IRIG-B input signals. The module is designed for embedded computers that support the PCI/104 interface.
All modules are designed to offer the greatest flexibility for setting up applications and performing industrial tasks. In particular, users can swap out modules quickly and easily.

Available Models

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Professional Design Service
  

Moxa’s customization service for industrial computing products is based on the Professional Design Service (PDS) concept, which aims to provide customers with tailor-made solutions. Industrial applications often have specific requirements, and specialized solutions are often needed. With more than 20 years of experience in the industrial networking and automation field, Moxa can offer professional, customized products and services that are ideal for your own industrial applications.

Customer Benefits
• Comprehensive consideration of platform system design gives optimal solutions, and guarantees that proposals address customer needs
• Our sophisticated customization procedures are built on meticulous production and quality control processes
•  A full-time technical support team gives customers quick and reliable solutions