New industrial I/O module expands capability for IoT applications

RS Components has announced availability of the new SIMATIC IOT2000 from Siemens, which is an Arduino-compatible shield that enables additional digital and analogue input/output (I/O) connectivity in an industrial environment. Designed to be compatible with the SIMATIC IOT2020 and IOT2040 industrial IoT gateways, the new module can be connected directly to local sensors to trigger non-time-critical processes. Addressable via general-purpose I/O and programmable via high-level languages, the rugged module, or shield, is CE and UL certified and designed for 24/7 industrial operation. The range of I/O available includes five 24V digital inputs and two outputs, and two selectable analogue inputs, which offer 9-bit resolution and range from 0V to 10V or 0mA to 20mA. The device is extremely well suited for educational purposes and meets the many requirements of schools and universities to provide students with a platform to gain rapid experience of practical development, as well as enabling start-ups and makers to develop ideas in an open way into professional applications and projects. Offering a variety of interfaces such as Ethernet, USB and micro SD, the product is compatible with open-source software including the Arduino IDE and Yocto Linux, and can be programmed using high-level languages such as Java, C++ and JSON. Heiko Luckhaupt, industry sector marketing manager at RS, commented: “The availability of the new SIMATIC IOT2000 module brings additional capability to the IOT2020, which is helping to bridge the gap between the Arduino-based electronic prototyping environment and world of industrial automation.”