{"product_id":"ep-2218-emerson-rsti-ep-digital-output-module-new-original-stock","title":"EP-2218 Emerson RSTi-EP Digital Output Module | New \u0026 Original Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEmerson EP-2218 RSTi-EP Digital Output Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmerson EP-2218\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eEP-2218\u003c\/strong\u003e RSTi-EP 8-Channel Digital Output Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for switching positive-logic digital loads within Emerson PACSystems RSTi-EP Remote I\/O platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEP-2218\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 mm slice form factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsys: 8 mA; Iin: 35 mA + external load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmerson PACSystems RSTi-EP Remote I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 positive-logic (source) outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 A at 24 VDC per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Current per Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 A continuous total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kHz max (resistive loads)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.4 to 28.8 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET RT, PROFIBUS, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFINET System Redundancy (PNSR) compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Certifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Deterministic Networking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module utilizes high-speed internal backplane bus communication velocity parameters to transmit discrete states directly to the parent network adapter. This architecture integrates with PROFINET \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks, enabling deterministic I\/O density scaling up to 1024 points per network station. The internal firmware flash compatibility ensures that execution latencies match the 1 kHz switching profile. Hardware-driven diagnostic functions report channel-specific short circuits or wire breaks back to the central controller assembly via the fieldbus interface, maintaining status validation during active execution loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the EP-2218 support inductive load switching at its maximum 1 kHz frequency?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The 1 kHz maximum switching specification is verified strictly under pure resistive loads. Switching inductive loads requires external clamping diodes or suppression networks to protect the solid-state outputs from inductive voltage spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the 24 VDC output channels be configured to operate as negative-logic (sinking) outputs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The internal hardware design uses fixed positive-logic source configurations, meaning it switches the positive DC rail directly to the connected load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What happens to the output channels if backplane communication is lost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Upon loss of network communication, the module defaults to a pre-defined safe state (typically turning all outputs off), dictated by the head adapter's configuration parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower down the system backplane and disconnect all field power supplies before snapping the 11.5 mm slice onto the DIN rail assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the module slice vertically down onto the DIN rail until the metal grounding and locking clips engagement mechanism locks into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate all 24 VDC positive-logic field load wires at the corresponding terminal block points, checking that the total module load current does not cross the 4 A threshold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep standard physical separation distances between the low-voltage discrete signal lines and any neighboring high-voltage power wiring within the wire duct paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"GE Fanuc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840456818787,"sku":"EP-2218","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/126_1a4c480b-2ba6-4510-91a6-5dac5df32b0a.jpg?v=1763348176","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/ep-2218-emerson-rsti-ep-digital-output-module-new-original-stock","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}