Certification Compliance | Global industrial deployments | Industry Standard: CE certification (EU safety baseline) Our Base: CE certified (IEC 60204) Our Advanced: CE + UL 508 (North America) | Ensures regulatory compliance for EU markets ▲ Advanced: Expanded global market access (UL 508) | Advanced: Higher certification costs ▲ |
Interface Types | Mixed-signal automation systems | Industry Standard: 2-4 digital I/O channels Our Base: 8 digital I/O + 4 analog inputs (IEC 61131-2) Our Advanced: +2 encoder inputs ▲ | Base: Versatile for standard PLC setups Advanced: Supports complex motion control (encoder ▲) | Advanced: Requires specialized programming knowledge ▲ |
Network Protocols | Multi-protocol industrial networks | Industry Standard: Single protocol (e.g., Modbus) Our Base: Modbus + Profibus DP Our Advanced: +EtherCAT ▲ + IO-Link ▲ | Base: Dual-protocol flexibility ▲ Advanced: Real-time EtherCAT for robotics ▲ | Advanced: Higher hardware/software integration costs ▲ |
Protection Level | Harsh outdoor environments | Industry Standard: IP54 (dust/water resistant) Our Base/Advanced: IP67 (submersible up to 1m, IEC 60529) | Both tiers: Immune to dust/water ingress ▲ Advanced: Reinforced sealing for corrosive chemicals | No disadvantage vs industry standard ▲ |
Input/Output Capabilities | High-channel-count applications | Industry Standard: 8 digital I/O max Our Base: 16 digital I/O + 4 analog ▲ Our Advanced: 32 digital I/O + 8 analog ▲ | Base: Handles mid-sized automation ▲ Advanced: Scalable for large-scale factories ▲ | Advanced: Larger footprint and power requirements ▲ |
Communication Standards | High-speed data acquisition systems | Industry Standard: 100 Mbps Ethernet Our Base: 1 Gbps Ethernet ▲ Our Advanced: 1 Gbps + fiber-optic ▲ | Base: 10x faster data transfer ▲ Advanced: Fiber-optic for EMI-prone environments ▲ | Advanced: Requires fiber infrastructure ▲ |