The RIO-574x0 series is Galil's first EtherCAT Slave I/O Controller.  This device is specifically designed to interface seamlessly with Galil's EtherCAT Master Motion Controller, the DMC-500x0, but it can also be used with any generic EtherCAT Master. 

    All RIO-574x0 have 16 opto-isolated digital inputs and 16 high-power (500mA sourcing) opto-isolated digital outputs.  The RIO-57420 also includes 8 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs, both individually configurable in the ranges of 0-5V, 0-10V, ±5V, or ±10V. Now, the user has the option of utilizing 16 bits of resolution as opposed to the 12 bits that come standard with the RIO-57420. This enhancement will provide a more accurate, higher performance solution for any application.

    The 16 bit option is only a $100 adder to the RIO-57420 for the single piece price and a $50 adder at the 100 piece price. The RIO-57420 is $595 for the single piece price and $395 for the 100 piece price (one third the cost of other comparable products).

The RIO-574x0 Now an Official Conformance Tested Product

    Galil's RIO-574x0 series is now a certified EtherCAT product (certified by the EtherCAT Test Center).  This certificate validates that the RIO-574x0 has been tested by a third party to interface properly in any EtherCAT system. This ensures that an engineer can feel confident in using the RIO-574x0 for their I/O need in any EtherCAT based application.

    For more information on the RIO-574x0, refer to HERE, or for more information on all of Galil's EtherCAT products, refer to HERE.  For more information on EtherCAT Test Center conformance testing, refer to HERE. As with all Galil controllers, the RIO-574x0 comes backed with the proven support of Galil's Applications department.  To speak with an Applications Engineer, please call Galil at (800) 377-6329 (US only) or (916) 626-0101 (global) or visit HERE.