Input/Output Capacity | Industrial automation, manufacturing | Industry Standard: 16-20 I/O ▲ Our Base: 24 inputs / 16 outputs ▲▲ Our Advanced: 32 inputs / 24 outputs (Fatek specs) | Handles complex systems (e.g., robotics) with high I/O scalability. | Base model may limit scalability for very large systems. |
Communication Ports | Networking, remote monitoring | Industry Standard: RS-232 ▲ Our Base: RS-232/485 (PORT9) ▲▲ Our Advanced: RS-485 + Ethernet (MODBUS TCP) | Supports serial communication for basic setups; Advanced adds Ethernet. | Base lacks Ethernet for high-speed industrial networks. |
Power Supply Range | Global installations, rugged environments | Industry Standard: 110-240V ▲ Our Base: 100-240V AC (universal voltage) ▲▲ Our Advanced: Same + battery backup | Works worldwide without voltage converters. | No built-in battery backup (Advanced adds this). |
Status Indicators | Troubleshooting, real-time diagnostics | Industry Standard: Basic LED (power only) ▲ Our Base: POW/RUN/ERR LEDs ▲▲ Our Advanced: Color-coded LEDs + fault codes | Instant error detection (e.g., red ERR LED for diagnostics). | Limited visual feedback compared to Advanced’s detailed fault codes. |
Modularity | Customized control systems | Industry Standard: Fixed I/O ▲ Our Base: 3 expansion modules ▲▲ Our Advanced: 5 expansion modules (Fatek docs) | Flexible configurations for tailored automation needs. | Base may require proprietary modules (Advanced offers more compatibility). |
Operating Environment | Harsh industrial settings | Industry Standard: Plastic chassis ▲ Our Base: Metal chassis (EMI-resistant, IP20) ▲▲ Our Advanced: IP54 rated + vibration tolerance | Durable against EMI and dust (IP20); Advanced resists water/dust ingress. | Base lacks IP54 protection for outdoor/wet environments (Advanced addresses). |