I/O Modules

SmarAct offers a wide variety of optional I/O modules which may be integrated into the controller. I/O modules provide auxiliary digital and analog inputs and outputs.  

Depending on the type of module, the following features are available:

  • Trigger inputs for external synchronization 
  • Configurable trigger outputs for each channel 
  • General purpose digital inputs and outputs provide control signals to control light sources, relays, dispensers, etc., or to read the state of safety switches, light barriers, etc. 
  • 16-bit analog inputs e.g. as control-loop input. The controller supports to feed these signals into the control loop and thus allows closed-loop operation depending on external sensor signals 
  • 16-bit analog outputs e.g. to control external components. 
  • High speed data reader (HSDR) module for synchronous recording of position and external signals with a maximum frame rate of up to 50 kHz via a dedicated USB port using the SmarAct API