Application Case | Remote I/O Module Promotes the Development of Photovoltaic Equipment Industry

The function of remote I/O module

1. Data collection and monitoring

I/O modules can be used to collect data from various sensors and monitoring devices in photovoltaic systems, such as temperature, current, voltage, etc. These data can be used to monitor the operating status, performance evaluation, and fault diagnosis of the monitoring system.

2. Control and regulation

Various devices and components in photovoltaic systems, such as inverters, charging controllers, etc., need to be controlled and regulated through I/O modules. Through I/O modules, functions such as starting, stopping, regulating, and protecting these devices can be achieved, improving the system's operational efficiency and reliability.

3. Communication and Connection

I/O modules can provide communication interfaces such as serial ports, Ethernet, etc., for data exchange and communication with other devices or systems. This is crucial for remote monitoring, centralized management, and data sharing of photovoltaic systems.

4. Expansion and flexibility

By using I/O modules, it is easy to expand the functionality and performance of photovoltaic systems. For example, more sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, etc. can be added to meet different application requirements and system expansion needs.

The photovoltaic equipment industry will have high requirements for remote I/O modules, which not only need to meet all the functions of the appeal, but also make comprehensive comparisons in terms of delivery time, price, product stability, and so on.

The customer originally used a well-known European brand of switch mode power supply, but due to the unstable delivery time and multiple price increases of foreign brands, it has had a significant impact on the delivery of the customer's equipment. After the customer learned about the Kronz KRONZ brand, they chose KRONZ's integrated remote I/O module and switch power supply. The I/O module connected to the Beckhoff PLC has stable communication performance, strong anti-interference ability, and can meet the requirements of EtherCAT protocol instant communication speed on the equipment, ensuring long-term stable operation of the equipment. Kronz not only solves customers' delivery time issues, but also helps customers reduce costs and improve efficiency in terms of pricing.

KRONZ integrated I/O module product advantages:

• Small size: compact structure, small footprint, only 115mm x 72mm x 25mm;

• Fast speed: Based on high-performance communication chips, parallel interfaces, fast speed;

• Rich functional expansion: With a complete range of I/O types, it can simultaneously support the requirements of input and output application scenarios;

• Easy to diagnose: Innovative channel indicator light design, closely attached to the channel, clear at a glance, easy to detect and maintain;

• Easy to configure: easy to configure, supports major mainstream EtherCAT/ProfiNET master stations;

• Easy to install: DIN35mm standard guide rail installation, using spring type terminal blocks for convenient and fast wiring.

• Supports EtherCAT/ProfiNet industrial Ethernet bus.

Remote I/O modules drive the development of the photovoltaic equipment industry. It not only improves the reliability and stability of the equipment, but also enables remote monitoring and control of the equipment, centralized management, and data transmission. I believe that with the promotion of remote I/O modules, it not only helps customers' enterprises achieve cost reduction and improve production efficiency. The photovoltaic equipment industry will also experience faster and healthier development.