ABB XIO-08, XIO-04 and XIO-0 remote I/O controllers

ABB is expanding its XIO series of remote I/O controllers to provide all-in-one devices to monitor, control and manage oil and gas flow applications. The ABB XIO-08, ABB XIO-04 and ABB XIO-00 each operate as an extension to the ABB Remote Module Controller (RMC) range, providing enhanced I/O capacity. The series offers up to eight channels for users to choose the XIO that meets site needs.

This XIO extension means that site configuration requirements can be met whatever the size of the oil or gas field. The need for physical onsite presence is reduced due to the remote control and monitoring of I/O points and serial devices. As well as extending ABB’s RMC capabilities, the XIO is compatible with a wide range of controllers from other companies.

Equipment can be added without significant infrastructure modifications, allowing easy expansion of I/O points and connection of serial devices. Up to 22 hot pluggable I/O modules can be added or replaced without power interruption.

The XIO series offers several connectivity options, new networking features (up to four independent networks are supported) and the possibility to use the XIO’s Wi-Fi as a network or bridge with one of the Ethernet ports.

As a specific integration feature, ABB’s RMC discovers an XIO device on the network and learns its configuration, becoming a consumer of the XIO’s application data without the need to maintain a list of connected devices.