MIMES

IO4 SIL2 – Backbone I/O Card

IO4 SIL2 is a compact backbone-connected I/O card designed for safety-related industrial control and monitoring applications. The module provides four analogue input channels for standard 4–20 mA field signals, with optional HART support for device diagnostics and configuration.

The IO4 SIL2 is designed for integration into Mimes backbone-based architectures where power, communication, diagnostics, and signal handling are distributed through the internal system backbone. This enables scalable I/O expansion while supporting safety-focused system design for Fire & Gas, process safety, marine, energy, and infrastructure applications.

The module can also be configured for combined analogue input and digital output functionality. In this configuration, the IO4 SIL2 can support four 4–20 mA input signals while using the remaining field wiring for high-power digital outputs, enabling compact and flexible safety I/O arrangements.

IO4 SIL2 is intended for use in SIL2-capable Mimes system architectures where reliable signal acquisition, diagnostics, safe communication, and controlled output functionality are required.

Key Features:
– SIL2-capable backbone I/O module
– 4 × analogue inputs, 4–20 mA
– Optional HART support
– Backbone-based power and communication
– Supports safety-related monitoring and control applications
– Can be configured for analogue input and high-power digital output functionality
– Suitable for Fire & Gas and industrial safety systems
– Designed for modular and scalable Mimes backbone architectures
– Supports diagnostics and reliable signal handling in safety applications

Interfaces
– 1 × RS485 communication interface for external equipment
– 2 × RS485 backbone communication interfaces
– 2 × 24 VDC power connections on backbone

  • Both safety and industrial versions
  • 4 × 4–20 mA analogue input channels
  • Optional HART communication
  • Supports 3-wire 4–20 mA field devices
  • Can be configured for 4 analogue inputs and 4 high-power digital outputs
  • Supports externally powered field devices
  • External RS485 available
  • Compact modular design
  • Suitable for process monitoring, remote I/O and industrial control
  • Designed for distributed field instrumentation and flexible system expansion
Version Part Code
Product type IO4
Industrial/ Safety I
S
Industrial
Safety (SIL2)
Product version P9 Non Ex