3.13. RIO connection

3.13. RIO connection
	Chapter 3. Physical connections

In this section it's shown how to connect a RIO to the Abilis CPX.

Follow the steps below to connect a RIO:

Power on Abilis;
Connect the RIO Ethernet port to Abilis Ethernet port using the Ethernet cable;
Connect the power supply to RIO;
There are two ways of connecting a power supply cable:
- From Power OUT port of Abilis.
- From External Power Supply.
Add/configure the RIO device.

In this section it's shown how to connect a RIO Inputs/Outputs.

Figure 3.28. Pinout of RIO I/O board

The following figure explains how to connect an external relay to Digital Output of RIO.

Figure 3.29. Example of DOUT connection

The following figure explains how to connect a motion sensor (BMD503) to Digital Input of RIO.

Figure 3.30. Example of DIN connection

The following figure explains how to connect a 12V DC motor to Relay Switch Port of RIO.

Figure 3.31. Example of Relay Switch Port connection

By enabling the digital output D-OUT-8 (ON), a contact is closed that short-circuits the respective 8-A and 8-B pins.

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Interesting chapters: Section 2.12.2, “RIO - Remote I/O”; Section 16.3.4, “Activating the RIO device”; Section 72.2.1, “Example of LUA Script to pilot digital outputs of RIO device”; Section 63.15, “Rio/Rvs configuration”.

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