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Compact DIN-rail gateway with 16 digital inputs and RS485 port

Brainboxes

Brainboxes ED-516 device server 16 digital inputs RS485

SKU CH-R1QE-DFHZ5 MPN ED-516

Connects 16 digital inputs and an RS485 gateway to Ethernet for industrial monitoring from -30°C to +80°C in a DIN-rail enclosure

  • 16 digital inputs for industrial monitoring
  • RS485 gateway port connects serial devices to Ethernet
  • 30 °C to +80 °C operating range suits harsh environments
  • DIN rail mount fits standard control cabinets
  • ASCII and Modbus TCP protocols simplify integration

Industrial Ethernet Gateway

The Brainboxes ED-516 connects sixteen digital inputs and an RS485 gateway port to a TCP/IP network. It monitors signals from TTL levels up to high-voltage industrial devices. The unit is built for factory-floor process control and automation tasks. Integrated DIN-rail mounting simplifies cabinet installation.

Bundled Software And Media

An installation CD supplies Microsoft-signed drivers, utilities and a full manual. Software APIs for Visual Basic, C# and other languages let developers integrate the module into custom applications. A quick-start guide reduces first-power configuration time. No additional licence fees are required for the supplied toolset.

Temperature And Protocol Limits

The device operates from -30 °C to +80 °C without active cooling. Communication uses simple ASCII or Modbus TCP over standard Ethernet. The RS485 gateway port extends serial connectivity but does not add wireless or fibre interfaces. Buyers needing more than sixteen input channels must deploy additional units.

How it compares

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Price $188.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 168 comparable items (median $335.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrainboxes
Size & build
Shipping weight0.25 kg
Package size165 × 137 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 16 digital inputs or the RS485 gateway port need periodic replacement or recalibration during long-term operation?

The unit has no moving parts or user-serviceable components inside; the 16 digital inputs and the RS485 gateway port are solid-state and rated for continuous industrial use without scheduled replacement.

Which limit appears first when the ED-516 runs continuously at high temperature — the 80 °C ceiling or the -30 °C floor?

The upper limit of 80 °C is reached first under sustained load; the device is specified to operate up to that temperature without derating.

How much heat does the ED-516 produce and what is the fan noise level when it operates all day on a DIN rail?

The module is passively cooled with no fan, so it generates no acoustic noise; heat output is low enough to stay within the -30 °C to +80 °C range without active airflow.

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