SCHLEICHER RIO 16 Product Description

Overview

SCHLEICHER RIO 16 belongs to the Schleicher RIO distributed remote I/O series, available in two variants: RIO 16 I digital input module and RIO 16 O digital output module for microLine and XCx controller systems. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 is a compact bus expansion I/O unit designed for two-wire field connection, paired with RIO bus coupler to expand remote digital signal points. This RIO 16 remote I/O module serves as a reliable Schleicher RIO digital I/O expansion module, widely used for signal collection and load switching in machinery automation and factory distributed control cabinets of the Schleicher RIO digital I/O expansion module.

Features

This SCHLEICHER RIO 16 adopts optocoupler isolation for each channel to separate field side and internal bus circuit, resisting ground interference and transient voltage disturbance for the Schleicher RIO digital I/O expansion module. The two-wire wiring design reduces field cable quantity and installation workload. Front-mounted LED indicators display channel status for fast on-site troubleshooting. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 supports hot-plug compatible bus expansion, DIN rail mounting with slim housing to save cabinet space. It communicates with the main controller via the RIO field bus, and can be combined with other RIO analog and mixed I/O modules to build flexible remote I/O islands of the RIO 16 remote I/O module.

Specs

The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 series: RIO remote digital I/O module. Supply voltage: 24 V DC ±20%. RIO 16 I: 16 digital inputs, typical input current 4.5mA per channel, opto-isolated. RIO 16 O: 16 digital outputs, 1A per channel, total module max current 8A, opto-isolated. Signal delay: typical 100µs for input channels. Mounting: DIN rail NS35. Protection rating: IP20. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 complies with CE industrial control standards as a RIO 16 remote I/O module.

Principle

SCHLEICHER RIO 16 exchanges process data with the RIO bus coupler over the RIO bus. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 I collects on/off signals from field sensors and switches, converts them into digital data and transmits to the controller. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 O receives control commands from the controller and switches the 24VDC output channels to drive field loads. Independent optocoupler on each channel isolates the field circuit from the control bus, suppressing noise and preventing fault propagation. The two-wire connection structure of the Schleicher RIO digital I/O expansion module realizes simple signal transmission for field devices.

Applications

This SCHLEICHER RIO 16 is widely used in packaging machinery, textile equipment, machine tools and automated production lines with Schleicher microLine and XCx control systems. It collects signals from proximity switches, limit sensors and pushbuttons, and drives small solenoid valves, indicator lights and contactor coils. It is used for spare replacement and retrofit of existing Schleicher RIO distributed I/O systems. The SCHLEICHER RIO 16 provides stable remote digital signal acquisition and output for modular machine automation as a proven RIO 16 remote I/O module.