{"id":131879,"date":"2025-09-10T08:14:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/?post_type=products&#038;p=131879"},"modified":"2025-09-10T08:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:14:53","slug":"new-modules-expand-plc-i-o-connectivity-and-diagnostics","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/products\/new-modules-expand-plc-i-o-connectivity-and-diagnostics\/","title":{"rendered":"New modules expand PLC I\/O, connectivity, and diagnostics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AutomationDirect has introduced new DC I\/O and pluggable option modules for BRX PLCs, adding communication options, higher-voltage compatibility and built-in diagnostics functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new DC I\/O expansion modules include a 16-point, 12\u201324\u202fVDC discrete output module and a 16-point, 12\u201324\u202fVDC discrete output module with outputs that can be configured separately to monitor for conditions such as open load (broken wire), over-temperature and overcurrent (short circuit). For 48\u202fVDC control applications, commonly used in data centers and telecom environments, the lineup adds a 16-point discrete input module, a 16-point discrete output module, and an 8-point input\/8-point output discrete combo module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Ethernet pluggable option modules (POMs) support Sparkplug B or OPC UA protocols, enabling connectivity for IIoT and data systems. A new USB-C pluggable option module adds options &nbsp;for programming and communication. 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