{"product_id":"dio216-digital-i-o-module-bachmann","title":"DIO216 Digital I\/O Module Bachmann","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIO216\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Order Number:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e00012240-00\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a high-density digital interface module designed for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachmann M1 controller platform\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 individually configurable digital channels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing each point to be defined as either an input or an output. This flexibility enables engineers to precisely match I\/O requirements to the application, significantly reducing the need for multiple discrete module types within a control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding industrial environments, the DIO216 incorporates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive galvanic isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto protect the internal system bus from field-side disturbances. Each channel features an integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estatus LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor fast local diagnostics, while the output stages are engineered to safely drive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einductive loads\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by built-in protection circuitry. Full integration with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBachmann SolutionCenter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows centralized configuration, diagnostics, and real-time signal monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 digital channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually configurable as Input or Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent sinking, Type 1 \/ Type 3 (IEC 61131)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-side switching, short-circuit protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC (−15% \/ +20%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A per channel (nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanic Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 V RMS (field to system bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable input filters (typ. 1 ms to 5 ms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush-in or screw-terminal front connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverload, short-circuit, undervoltage (via system software)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Comparison: DIO216 vs. DIO232\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIO216\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 flexible, high-current-capable channels\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it well suited for applications requiring mixed I\/O usage, inductive loads, or enhanced thermal margins. 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