The Barix X8 is a universal, low cost, small form factor I/O extension device which connects to a host via Modbus/RTU. The eight universal, TTL level Input/Output pins can be configured to specific functionalities, such as interfacing to Wiegand Readers or Dallas 1-wire temperature sensors.

Applications:

Voice Evacuation Systems, 8TTL general Purpose
Temperature monitoring, logging and HVAC control

Features:

General Purpose I/O (8)
RS-485 Serial Port (1)
Supply Voltage (9-30V)
Wiegand Interface capable
Up to 8 Temperature Sensors supported

Designed in Switzerland and installed in thousands of locations internationally, the Barix control products have proven themselves as a very reliable, versatile product solving interfacing, data collection and control problems effectively, world wide.


With the Barionet, a smart ethernet controller which is fully programmable and can also translate between Modbus/TCP and SNMP, the Barix Modbus I/O devices can be interfaced to about any host system. Standard SNMP or Modbus/TCP OPC servers can directly talk to the Barix I/O device family.

While the R6 (6 relays, 10/16Amps at 250V) and IO12 (12 high current sourcing outputs, 12 opto isolated inputs) are typical standard components, the unique X8 provides a feature set ideal for modern building management and security applications, yet supporting the standard Modbus/RTU protocol. Its 8 I/O terminals can be individually configured to work as analog inputs (0--5V, 10bit resolution), as contact closure detection inputs, as TTL level digital inputs, as TTL level digital outputs (suitable to drive LED's). However, three special capabilities are unique in this device class:

* The X8 directly interfaces Wiegand capable access control readers or keypads to Modbus!
* The X8 directly interfaces Dallas Onewire temperature sensors to Modbus!
* The X8 directly interfaces Sensirion SHT sensors for high precision temperature and humidity reading
to Modbus!

All these functions can be configured in the X8 via the Modbus/RTU interface using standard register writes. Special functions (interfacing of rotary encoders, custom protocols etc) can be implemented on request. As the X8 is software upgradeable, new functions can be uploaded in the unit even after installation in the field.

Custom Solutions are also availlable on request.