Remote I/O System User Guide

RIO Remote I/O System User Guide
Example RIO systems
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Example RIO systems
This section provides typical examples of the main RIO system types.
The example systems described are as follows;
• Short distance link using RIO link cable on page 26
• Medium distance link using fibre optic (FOLK) kit on page 27
• Long distance link via leased line on page 28
• Fault tolerant link on page 29
• Dual host fail-safe link on page 30.
To install any of these, first refer to Before you start on page 33 in Chapter 2 Installing
hardware and software in this manual.
Note
The Remote Terminal Adaptors shown in the following examples are 8
port RTA8s. For details of the different types of RTAs available see
Remote Terminal Adaptors on page 23.