Used only to prove concept - never used in an industrial setting

Words from Brainboxes:

  • 4 Analogue Outputs - individually selectable as Current or Voltage
  • Precision 0-10V and 4-20mA outputs
  • Control instantly from any web-browser
  • -40°C to +80°C Operating Temperature range
  • Use with Modbus or ASCII commands

The ED-560 has 4 Analogue Outputs + RS485 Expansion. It is suitable for high-precision control of voltages and currents.

As well as the popular 0-10V and 4-20mA outputs, the ED-560 allows full scale signals as small as ±75mV to be resolved to 12 bit accuracy across 4 analogue outputs. Each channel is individually configurable for voltage or current output with its own programmable gain.

The device installs as a COM Port on a Windows PC to give complete backwards compatibility essential for legacy applications. From other platforms and operating systems the device can be controlled over TCP/IP. Additionally Brainboxes supply a suite of APIs and sample code to communicate with the ED device using Microsoft .NET framework, C++, Java, Javascript, PHP and more. The device can be configured and secured from a web browser.

The ED product range is designed for harsh environments. Typical applications are control and switching of AC and DC motors, Fans, relay drivers, pumps, Voltage Regulators and Battery Chargers, LEDs and Bulbs, Air Conditioning, Heaters and Solenoids..

IO ChannelsIO ProtocolsModbus TCP or DCON ASCII (over TCP or Virtual COM port)
Description4 Analogue Outputs
Digital Inputs0
Digital Outputs0
Analog Inputs0
Analog Outputs4
WatchdogWhen device comms is lost, outputs can be set to predetermined state
Power On ValuesOutputs can be set to predetermined values on power on
Safe ValuesN/A
Analog IOInput Voltage RangesN/A
Input Current RangesN/A
Input Measurement ResolutionN/A
Input Measurement AccuracyN/A
Input Measurement RateN/A
Input Impedance (Voltage Mode)N/A
Input Noise (CMRR)N/A
Input Noise (NMRR)N/A
Output Voltage Ranges0-10V
Output Current Ranges0-20mA or 4-20mA
Output Current TypeSink (requires external current source)
Output Measurement Resolution12 Bit
Max Output Load Current (voltage mode)±5mA
Max Output Load Voltage (current mode)30V
Output Accuracy0.1% of FSR @ 25°C / 77 °F
Output Voltage Drift (Voltage Mode)Zero drift less than 30µV/°C, span drift less than 25ppm/°C
Output Current Drift (Current Mode)Zero drift less than 0.2µA/°C, span drift less than 25ppm/°C
Output Slew RateVoltage Mode: 170 kV/s, Current Mode: 4.3A/s
Output Settling TimeVoltage Mode: 350µs, Current Mode: 4 µs
Serial PortIO GatewayASCII Gateway Port
NetworkNumber of Ports1
Network Port TypeRJ45 Jack 10/100 MHz Autosensing, Cross Over Autosensing (MDIX)
Network ProtocolsICMP, IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP
Protection1500V Magnetic Isolation between ports and network
PowerPower Input5V - 30V DC Redundant DC Dual Power Inputs, reverse polarity protected
Power Supply 1 DescriptionGlobal Power Supply - PW-600
Power Supply 2 DescriptionPower supply PW-650
Max Input35 Volts
Power Consumption2.5 Watt Max
GeneralOperating Temperature Range-40 °C to +80 °C / -40 °F to +176 °F
Industrial StandardYes
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +85 °C / -40 °F to +185 °F
Ambient Relative Humidity5-95% (Non-condensing)
Power ConsumptionInput +5V to +30V DC 100mA@24V 2.5W max
Product Weight0.124 kg, 4.37 ounces
Product Dimensions114x99x23 mm, 4.5x3.9x0.9 inches
Packaged Weight0.197 kg, 6.95 ounces
Packaged Dimensions160x135x49 mm, 6.3x5.3x1.9 inches
GTIN (barcode)837324003505
Operating System CompatibilityOperating Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Suitable for any device with a Web Browser
  • Microsoft Windows 8 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Android
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • iOS
  • Windows Server 2008 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Mac OS X
  • Windows XP 32 bit & 64 bit Editions
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Linux

Product Attributes

Weight0.197 kg
Dimensions160 × 135 × 49 mm