I/O Extender
The I/O Extender for S-PLAY expands your system with 20 digital inputs, 4 relays, and 2 analog inputs, offering seamless integration, easy configuration, and flexible mounting for enhanced lighting control.
Expand the capabilities of your S-PLAY with this easy to set-up companion.
Compatible with the S-PLAY SP1 and LITE, ENTTEC’s I/O Extender enhances your system’s input/output capabilities, integrating with setups for advanced smart lighting control.
Boost your system with an additional 20 digital inputs, 4 relays, and 2 analog inputs, making it ideal for both simple and complex installations – all easily managed via your existing S-PLAY interface.
With Ethernet In and Through ports, reliable network integration is effortless, while screw terminal and pluggable terminal blocks ensure a streamlined wiring process.
Put simply, the I/O Extender adds a whole swathe of extra physical connections to your S-PLAY system, enabling you to create many more triggers and events than were previously possible to be controlled by the same unit.
With 20 general-purpose input/output (GPIO) digital inputs, you can add multiple sensors, wall switches and much more.
The 4 relay inputs are ideal for operating mechanical devices such as curtains, pumps, winches or lifts.
You also get two analog inputs for light sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, joysticks … pretty much any analog signal device you like.
The I/O Extender is equipped with two Ethernet ports to create a dedicated, standalone S-PLAY show playback network. Easy to configure and monitor via the S-PLAY’s web interface.
The I/O Extender is engineered to ensure real-time data exchange and synchronized control with your S-PLAY device. It’s also effortless to configure, with most settings easily managed via the S-PLAY’s own web interface.
Flexible power options with a 12-24C DC screw terminal input.
Ideal for projects requiring additional signal management and control capabilities. Add multiple I/O Extenders to your S-PLAY setup to build a larger, more powerful network. Choose from flexible installation options, including half rack, full rack, or surface mount, to perfectly fit your setup.
This ENTTEC product conforms to the following international compliance and safety standards:
Example of a larger network system using the I/O Extender
For a simpler playback setup, users can bypass the network switch by connecting the S-PLAY device and the other node directly to the I/O Extender’s inbuilt network switch. This creates a dedicated network, allowing preset shows playback without the need for a complex network infrastructure.
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Specifications
| Connectors | 1 x Power (Screw terminal), 2 x Ethernet (RJ45), 20 x Digital input (Screw terminal), 4 x Relay (Screw terminal), 2 x Analog Input (Screw terminal) |
| Analog range | 0-10V |
| Relay | Max Power Throughput 60W (Current Limit 2A, Voltage Limit 50V AC or DC) |
| LED indicator | Forward-facing LED indicator, Network link/activity Integrated into RJ45 ports) |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Control input | S-PLAY SP1-1 (Firmware V3 above) |
| Power input | 12~24V DC |
| Max. power draw | 3.35W |
| Max. current draw | 280mA |
| Max. power throughput | 60W (Max. Current 2 Amp) |
| Network speed | 10/100Base-T |
| Network discovery | ENTTEC’s EMU Software |
| Network configuration | DHCP (Default) Static (192.168.0.10) |
| Cooling method | Convection |
| Environmental operating temperature | 0°C to 50°C 32°F to 122°F |
| Environmental operating humidity | 0 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Body material | ABS Plastic & Anodized Aluminium |
| Unit dimensions | 200mm x 120mm x 42mm |
| Unit Weight | 0.50kg / 1.10lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions | 335mm x 265mm x 78mm |
| Shipping Weight | 1.15kg / 2.54 lbs |
| Warranty | 3-year return to base manufacturer warranty |
| Compliance | RCM (Aus/NZ), CE / WEEE (EU), UKCA (UK), FCC (USA) |
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