The device comes standard with a built-in managed Ethernet switch with two Ethernet jacks. Up to three Modbus® TCP sessions, three Watlow standard bus over Ethernet sessions and one standard bus over USB session is available in a single device.
Users can also log up to 16 gigabytes of data standard or upgrade to a maximum of 32 gigabytes. Configuration and data logs are available as Windows® files so they can be easily accessed. In addition, discovery and transfer speeds have gone from minutes with the legacy EZ-ZONE RMA to just seconds with the RMA PLUS.
Because the RMA PLUS is an essential component of the EZ-ZONE RM family, users receive all the benefits and support of working with Watlow®.
Features
EZ-ZONE® RMA PLUS Remote Access Module Features:
- Plug and play access to EZ-ZONE RM family
- Integrates easily into existing systems
- Built-in Ethernet switch
- Eliminates the need to provide a switch for small systems
- Offers port mirroring for troubleshooting
- Protects from broadcast and multicast storms
- Integrated USB connection
- Provides easy connection from PC with no converter
- Ensures real-time communication from software packages
- EtherNet/IP™ Modbus® TCP and Modbus® RTU
- Allows users to build tables based on individual needs
- Connects to third-party and legacy devices
- Data logging
- Offers users the opportunity to log any data point in the
system
- Offers users the opportunity to log any data point in the
Specifications
EZ-ZONE® RMA PLUS Remote Access Module Specifications:
| Feature | RMA PLUS |
| System clock | 168MHz |
| Flash | 2MB |
| RAM | 256 + 4KB |
| External Flash | 16MB |
| External RAM | 64MB |
| HS Watbus | Standard (1 Master) |
| LS Watbus | Standard (1 Master) |
| USB host | Future (MSC, AOA) |
| USB device | Standard (MSC, VSC) |
| Ethernet | Standard |
| Ethernet switch | 3-port 10/100 managed Ethernet switch |
| Realtime clock (RTC) with battery | Standard |
| LEDs | 4 user-defined, bi-color |
| Micro SDHC | 4 GB Class 4 MLC OR 16GB Class 10 pSLC |
| Bluetooth® | Future |
| Wi-Fi | Future |
Q&A
EZ-ZONE® RMA PLUS Remote Access Module Q & A:
Assuming Modbus® TCP, the Ethernet response is typically less than one millisecond. The refresh rate of the data varies based on the system configuration.
Again, assuming Modbus® TCP, the Ethernet response is typically less than one millisecond. Writes are handled before reads and are processed at the beginning of each device update.
Downloads
Download Watlow EZ-ZONE® RMA PLUS Remote Access Module Datasheet
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