I/O : Tealware

Tealware I/O
Tealware™ is a high density, modular I/O system, suitable for applications requiring as few as 16 digital and/or 4 analog points up through thousands of I/O points. The same I/O modules, racks, adapters, and other equipment can be used regardless of application size or physical configuration.
Tealware I/O can be used on Ethernet with any SoftPLC CPU or with any system that can drive ModbusTCP I/O.

With a Smart SoftPLC, high speed local I/O interfaces are available that support up to thousands of points, as well as remote Ethernet I/O for even more flexibility on I/O configurations.
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Overview
A complete range of I/O modules are available for the Tealware system - digital, analog, and specialty modules. Many common features of all modules make the system robust, and simplify installation and maintenance:
- Detachable front-end terminal block for easy module replacement without re-wiring (some modules utilize a wiring cable connection, which is also easily detachable)
- Front Panel LED display for status monitoring/troubleshooting
- High noise immunity
- Automatic Configuration - Module addressing based on location (not DIP switch) for easy system configuration & maintenance (manual configuration option also available)
- Most modules are hot swappable under power
- Low power consumption means all module configurations are possible - no power calculations required
A wide variety of configuration options are possible including high speed local I/O and remote/distributed Ethernet I/O configurations.
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Specifications
Individual module specifications are available from the "Modules" tab, or from the Tealware User Manual link in the "Downloads" tab. All Tealware components conform to the general specifications below:
I/O Module Dimensions 141 x 38 x 110 mm
5.5 x 1.5 x 4.3 in (H x W x D)Power Supply Module Dimensions 141 x 55 x 110 mm
5.5 x 2.2 x 4.3 in(H x W x D)I/O Rack Dimensions I/O Base 06 (6 modules + P/S) 141 x 345mm (5.5 x 13.6in)
I/O Base 08 (8 modules + P/S) 141 x 421mm (5.5 x 16.6in)External Connections 20-screw Terminal Block Connector, max wire size #14 AWG
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D-sub connector to cable (Cat No HDIO-CBL)Operating Temperature -20 to 70°C, -4 to 158°F Ambient Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C, -40 to 185°F Recommended Airflow Clearance 50.8mm (2 inches) above and below unit for ambient airflow Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing Electrical Noise Immunity 1,500 volts peak to peak, 1 µs noise width at 30 to 100Hz Vibration Resistance 10 to 55Hz, amplitude 0.075mm for 60 minutes Shock Resistance 10g 3 times 3d directions Dielectric Withstand Voltage 1500VAC for 1 minute across AC external terminals & ground Impedance 75 MOhms at 500VDC Electrical Safety Class 2 protection Operating Atmosphere Non-corrosive atmosphere, with minimum dust Certifications & Compliances UL and CE rated
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Available Tealware Modules
A wide range of Tealware I/O modules is available - digital, analog, and special purpose modules. Combined with other components (eg: bases, adapters, power supplies), Tealware offers an expandable I/O system for both local and distributed control systems, big and small.
Most modules include as standard the wiring terminal block. Some high density modules require a cable and terminal block to be ordered separately, as indicated in the tables below.
Digital Modules
Type Operating Voltage Number of Points Rated Current/Point Catalog Number Data Sheet Store Digital Modules TOP DC Input
Sink/Source9-28 VDC 16, 8/com 3 mA@12VDC
7 mA@24VDCSXDC10 DC Input
Sink/Source9-28 VDC 32 ^, 32/com 3 mA@12 VDC
7 mA@24VDCSXDC20 DC Input
Sink/Source5 VDC (TTL) 16, 8/com 3 mA@4 VDC
4 mA@6 VDCSXTTL10 AC Input
Photocoupler85-132 VAC 16, 8/com 15 mA SXAC10 AC Input
Photocoupler24 VAC 16, 8/com 15 mA SXAC24 DC Output
Sink/NPN10-35 VDC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 2A0.1 A SYDC10 DC Output
Source/PNP10-35 VDC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 2A0.1 A SYDC20 DC Output
Sink/NPN10-35 VDC 32 ^, 32/com
Fused, (4) at 2A0.1 A SYDC30 DC Output
Source/PNP10-35 VDC 32 ^, 32/com
Fused, (4) at 2A0.1 A SYDC40 AC Output
Triac SSR85-264 VAC 16, 8/com
Fused, (2) at 5A0.6 A SYAC10 Relay Output
Dry *5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC16, 8/com 2 A SYRY10 Relay Output
Dry *5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC16, Isolated 2 A SYRY20 Relay Output
Dry *5-125 VDC
12-250 VAC8, Isolated 2 A SYRY21 * External 24VDC Power required
^ Requires Cat No XDC20-TB and HDIO-CBL
Analog/Special Modules
Type Operating Range Channels Resolution Catalog Number Data Sheet Store Analog Modules TOP Analog Input 1-5, 0-10, ±10V
0-20, 4-20, ±20mA4 AIN 15 bits AD020 Analog Input 1-5, 0-10V 8 AIN 12 bits AD030A Analog Input 0-20,4-20mA 8 AIN 12 bits AD031A Analog Input 0-10, 1-5, ±10V 16 AIN^,
individually isolated12 bits AD046 Analog Input 0-20, 4-20, ±20mA 16 AIN^,
indivdually isolated12 bits AD047 Analog Output * 1-5, 0-10, ±10V
0-20, 4-20, ±20mA4 AO 14 bits DA020 Analog Output * 1-5, 0-10, ±10V 8 AO 14 bits DA030 Analog Output * 0-20, 10-20mA, ±20mA 8 AO 14 bits DA031 RTD + PT-100/1000, Ni-120 4 AIN, 4 DO 15 bits RTD10 Thermocouple + B, E, J, K, R, S, T 5 AIN, 5 DO 15 bits THM10 Special Purpose Modules TOP High Speed Counter/
Frequency+5 or 24 VDC,
Phase or Pulse3 AIN, 3 DO 32 bits,
50 KHz maxHSC11 * External 24VDC Power required
+ External 24VDC Power optional
^ Requires Cat No AD04x-TB and HDIO-CBL
Accessories
Type Catalog Number Store Accessories TOP Dummy Module for blank I/O slots DUM10 High Density module cable to terminal block, 3 feet HDIO-CBL Terminal block for 32 pt digital modules XDC20-TB Terminal block for high density analog input modules AD04x-TB
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Tealware I/O Bases, Adapters, Power Supplies
The tables below list the components which are used with Tealware I/O modules to create complete systems.
Bases
Power Supplies
Type Catalog Number Data Sheet Store AC Power Supply, Input voltage 85 to 260VAC PWS11
(replaced PWS10C effective 1/1/2019)DC Power Supply, Input voltage 12 to 24VDC PWS20C
Ethernet Remote I/O Adapters (ModbusTCP)
Type Catalog Number Data Sheet Store Smart Adapter w/ Tealware Backplane3 Interface SMA4-B Smart Adapter w/ Tealware LocalPorts Interface SMA4-L OPTIONS Panel Mount Bracket SM-VBKT Firewall/VPN Package SPZ-FW
- Up to (3) modules can be mounted directly to a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter equipped with a Backplane-3 Interface.
- I/O Bases can hold (6) or (8) modules plus a Tealware Power Supply Module, and connect via an Expansion I/O Cable (Cat No EXCBLxx) to a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter equipped with a LocalPorts Interface.
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Two interface options are available:
- Backplane3 Interface - Any three (3) Tealware modules can mount directly onto a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter equipped with a Backplane3 Interface.
- LocalPorts Interface - If more than (3) modules are needed at a location, a Smart SoftPLC or Smart Adapter equipped with a LocalPorts Interface is used. The LocalPorts Interface has (4) I/O Base ports. A Smart SoftPLC can utilize all (4) ports, a Smart Adapter can utilize (1) of the ports. Up to (3) I/O Bases can be connected to each port. I/O Expansion Cables, available in 2', 4', 6' and 10' lengths, connect from the I/O Base Port to an I/O Base (as well as from I/O Base to I/O Base).
System Configurations
Tealware I/O modules mount into a backplane. There are 2 options for module mounting, (an example of each shown at the top of the page):
A Smart SoftPLC provides a high speed local interface to Tealware I/O. Up to 12 I/O Bases (96 I/O modules) are supported for a maximum of 3072 local I/O points, up to 30 feet from the Smart SoftPLC. You can scan thousands of points in under 1 msec!
Smart Adapters provide a Tealware I/O Interface to remote I/O drops over Ethernet, connected to any SoftPLC controller or other controller that supports ModbusTCP. Where more I/O is required than a local system supports, or the I/O needs to be distributed over a distance, or where the control system CPU is not a Smart SoftPLC (eg: a SoftPLC Hardbook or non-SoftPLC controller), then Tealware modules can be used with Smart Adapters on ModbusTCP Ethernet in a wide variety of configurations/media, with up to 127 remote I/O drops of up to 24 modules (up to 768 I/O points) per drop - tens of thousands of I/O in a single system.
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Data Sheets
- Tealware Datasheet Overview features/specifications of the Tealware I/O family of products.
- Tealware I/O System Configurations Configurations and required products for the Tealware I/O system.
- Smart Product Family Datasheet Smart family of products features and functions, and generic hardware specifications.
- Smart Adapter Datasheet Smart Tealware Adapter information, used for remote ModbusTCP Ethernet I/O drops.
Manuals
- Tealware I/O User's Guide Tealware I/O Hardware manual, includes installation, module specifications, and analog module programming.