Novus DigiRail OEE Ethernet | LAN IO Module Modbus (2AI / 6DI / 2DO) MQTT

The DigiRail OEE Ethernet is economical machine monitoring for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) — hardwired I/O to MQTT or Modbus, passing data to OEE, DCS or SCADA systems, cloud compatible, and doubling as a Modbus TCP-to-RTU or Modbus RTU-to-MQTT gateway. It utilises existing network infrastructure for data acquisition and logging over your LAN. The module contains 6 digital inputs, individually configurable to monitor state (On/Off) or act as counters, plus two analogue inputs and two digital outputs. Initial configuration in Novus NXperience is an extremely quick process. With a small amount of interface wiring the module can begin gathering data in minutes. This can be passed via MQTT to Novus Cloud or similar services, or sent to existing PLC/SCADA systems using the Modbus TCP protocol. Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway This model can be used as a transparent gateway with no mapping of registers required. It's suitable for reading/writing registers on RTU Slaves wired to the RS485 terminals — simply communicate via Modbus TCP and the module automatically translates commands. Gateway Mode is a simple method allowing PLCs with Ethernet to communicate with devices such as temperature controllers, instruments and meters — a great solution for networking field devices which are only equipped with RS485 terminals. ✅ 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty — backed by our UK-based technical support Technical Details Inputs: 6 digital, 2 analogue. Outputs: 2 digital Analogue signals: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA and 4-20mA. Digital signals: NPN, PNP and dry contact Analogue input impedance: mA: 15Ω + 1.5V, V: 1MΩ Digital input: Logical "0" <0.5V, Logical "1" >3V, max voltage 30V, input impedance 270kΩ, input current @30Vdc typical 0.15mA Max frequency (square wave): dry contact 10Hz, PNP/NPN 3kHz. Min pulse duration: dry contact 50ms, PNP/NPN 150μs Digital outputs: 2 NPN, max switching current 700mA Analogue channel resolution: 15 bits (32000 levels) Communication interface: USB, Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s (IEEE 802.3u), RS485 Software: NXperience Power supply: 10-36 Vdc. Typical consumption 50mA @24V, max 120mA @12V Operating conditions: -20 to 60°C, 5-95% RH non-condensing Battery: CR2032 for internal clock retention. Mounting: DIN rail or screw. Protection: IP20. Enclosure: ABS+PC Frequently Asked Questions Can this connect existing RS485 devices to an Ethernet network?Yes — as a transparent Modbus TCP to RTU gateway, it lets Ethernet-equipped PLCs communicate with RS485-only field devices with no register mapping required. How quickly can I get it collecting data?Initial configuration in Novus NXperience is fast — with minimal interface wiring the module can begin gathering data within minutes. Is there a WiFi version?Yes — see our DigiRail OEE WiFi model if you need wireless rather than wired Ethernet connectivity. Industry Applications OEE & Machine Monitoring — tracks run state and counts for equipment effectiveness reporting. Legacy Device Integration — bridges RS485-only field devices onto an Ethernet/Modbus TCP network. Cloud & MQTT Data Logging — passes hardwired I/O data to Novus Cloud or similar IoT platforms.

Novus DigiRail OEE Ethernet | LAN IO Module Modbus (2AI / 6DI / 2DO) MQTT

The DigiRail OEE Ethernet is economical machine monitoring for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) — hardwired I/O to MQTT or Modbus, passing data to OEE, DCS or SCADA systems, cloud compatible, and doubling as a Modbus TCP-to-RTU or Modbus RTU-to-MQTT gateway. It utilises existing network infrastructure for data acquisition and logging over your LAN.

The module contains 6 digital inputs, individually configurable to monitor state (On/Off) or act as counters, plus two analogue inputs and two digital outputs.

Initial configuration in Novus NXperience is an extremely quick process. With a small amount of interface wiring the module can begin gathering data in minutes. This can be passed via MQTT to Novus Cloud or similar services, or sent to existing PLC/SCADA systems using the Modbus TCP protocol.

Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway

— simply communicate via Modbus TCP and the module automatically translates commands.

Gateway Mode is a simple method allowing PLCs with Ethernet to communicate with devices such as temperature controllers, instruments and meters — a great solution for networking field devices which are only equipped with RS485 terminals.

✅ 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty — backed by our UK-based technical support

Technical Details

Inputs: 6 digital, 2 analogue. Outputs: 2 digital

Analogue signals: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA and 4-20mA. Digital signals: NPN, PNP and dry contact

Analogue input impedance: mA: 15Ω + 1.5V, V: 1MΩ

Digital input: Logical "0" <0.5V, Logical "1" >3V, max voltage 30V, input impedance 270kΩ, input current @30Vdc typical 0.15mA

Max frequency (square wave): dry contact 10Hz, PNP/NPN 3kHz. Min pulse duration: dry contact 50ms, PNP/NPN 150μs

Digital outputs: 2 NPN, max switching current 700mA

Analogue channel resolution: 15 bits (32000 levels)

Communication interface: USB, Ethernet 10/100 Mb/s (IEEE 802.3u), RS485

Software: NXperience

Power supply: 10-36 Vdc. Typical consumption 50mA @24V, max 120mA @12V

Operating conditions: -20 to 60°C, 5-95% RH non-condensing

Battery: CR2032 for internal clock retention. Mounting: DIN rail or screw. Protection: IP20. Enclosure: ABS+PC

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this connect existing RS485 devices to an Ethernet network?
Yes — as a transparent Modbus TCP to RTU gateway, it lets Ethernet-equipped PLCs communicate with RS485-only field devices with no register mapping required.

How quickly can I get it collecting data?
Initial configuration in Novus NXperience is fast — with minimal interface wiring the module can begin gathering data within minutes.

Is there a WiFi version?
Yes — see our DigiRail OEE WiFi model if you need wireless rather than wired Ethernet connectivity.

Industry Applications

OEE & Machine Monitoring — tracks run state and counts for equipment effectiveness reporting.
Legacy Device Integration — bridges RS485-only field devices onto an Ethernet/Modbus TCP network.
Cloud & MQTT Data Logging — passes hardwired I/O data to Novus Cloud or similar IoT platforms.