G3 Remote I/O
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www.cse-semaphore.com Semaphore G3 Remote I/O Module The Semaphore G3 Remote I/O Module enables remote monitoring and control in a broad range of applications. Fitted with an onboard, license-free, spread spectrum radio, the G3 allows users to reach end devices or process units that would prove too difficult or costly using traditional connections. The G3 is also highly versatile. It can be operated as remote I/O or in a back-to-back mode. Remote I/O modes support Modbus and Kingfisher protocols, which readily drop into practically all SCADA systems. In back-toback mode, two G3 Modules make up a system that operates as a wire replacement, which is ideal for secure I/O transfer in any application.

Semaphore G3 at a glance The G3 Remote I/O Module uses a friendly, compact package to provide ease in configuration and rapid startup. The G3 includes: Award-winning, compact package Very small footprint, rugged enclosure is readily accommodated in instrument cabinets. Color OLED display Color organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen displays important system parameters and status information in real time and in easy-to-read, high-contrast, 16-bit color. Onboard I/O The G3 includes a total of eight I/O points in an effective mixture: 2 AI, 2 DI, 2 AO, and 2 DO. Analog I/O points can...

Versatile operating modes While the G3 is normally used as a remote I/O module, it also effectively supports back-to-back operation. This very flexible product can be used in a number of ways: Back-to-back mode Two G3 modules operating in this mode collectively function as a wire replacement for all eight I/O points. This configuration is typical of many tone telemetry applications. The two modules start up very quickly in the mode and eliminate the need for installation of cables, phone lines, conduits, etc. Kingfisher remote I/O mode The Kingfisher remote I/O mode allows connection of up...

SEMAPHORE G3 REMOTE I/O SPECIFICATIONS © 2008 CSE-Semaphore. All rights reserved. All marks may be trademarks of their respective owners. 0761039 02/08 Processing Microprocessor type TI MSP430 (16-bit) Memory flash + RAM 48 KB+10 KB Communications Serial comms (optional) RS-232/RS-485 Wireless comms (optional) License-free, frequency-hopping spread spectrum (900 MHz & 2.4 GHz) Communications strategy RBE (report-by-exception) & polled. User configurable. Transmit power (spread spectrum) 900 MHz — 1 W 2.4 GHz — 50 mW Line-of-sight range (spread spectrum) Subject to local conditions and...