Modular
Modules form the interface between PLC/CNC or bus coupler and the field. With modules you can adapt flexibly to different tasks and requirements.
●Digital and analog inputs/outputs can be combined as required. The process-specific signal mix is taken up,passed on and output, all??ccording to requirements.
●Modules can be changed quickly and simply.
●Sensors and actuators can be wired??ndependently of thefield bus.
●You can change to a different field bus system??y just changing the   bus coupler.

Networked
RIO is a consistent complete system for various field bus systems for machine-building and plant engineering.
●Profibus-DP
Communication with remote periphery devices
●Interbus
Field bus for the sensor/actuator level
●DeviceNet
Simple device network with CAN technology
●CANopen
Real-time-capable multi-master network

Intelligent
RIO allows networked automation to use the enormous rationalization potential of remote intelligence.
●The microLine PLC controller and the RIO??unction modules provide optimally matched??ontroller performance.
●Local data processing results in short reaction times without field bus delay and thus increases precision and reproducibility of results.
●Parallel data processingreduces bus load.
●Intelligent components improve emergency running properties if the field bus fails.