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This section provides an overview for remote ios as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 38 remote io manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked remote io companies as of December, 2024: 1.Bausch Datacom NV SA, 2.Tibbo Technology Inc., 3.Dry Coolers, Inc..
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A remote I/O is a device used to input, output, and operate measurement remotely. It also inputs and controls devices in factories and other facilities through a network. Because it is used over a network, there is no need for wiring or other complicated wiring settings, and it is effective in reducing noise caused by transporting data over long distances. Remote I/O is widely used in various factories today, where factory automation using IoT, etc. is progressing in order to reduce labor costs and improve production efficiency.
Remote I/Os are used on the factory floor where various factory automations are implemented. They are used to manage in a control room, etc., measurement devices such as temperature, pressure, humidity, current, voltage, etc., collectively that need to be measured and controlled in a factory and that support network communication.
There are many products on the market that support network lines for various measurement devices, and they should be selected appropriately according to the network used by the measurement devices in use.
A remote I/O consists of a network communication section, a processing unit, and a connection section connected by a single cable. In the connection section, many of the products come with terminals for various connections, allowing you to connect sensors, switches, LEDs, and other control wiring. Some products support more than 60 connections. Remote I/Os can also be connected in parallel. When the number of connections required is insufficient for one remote I/O, or when introducing new electronic components that require new wiring, it is relatively easy to expand by adding additional remote I/Os in parallel. The network communication section connects to a PLC, DCS, or other remote I/O in the control panel via a network.
Remote I/Os, also called distributed I/Os, pass input signals to and from PCs, PLCs, and other master devices in a factory via communication.
PLC, from which remote I/Os pass signals to and from, stands for programmable logic controller, and is a controller used to control equipment and facilities. In manufacturing plants, PLCs control the operation of various devices, such as conveyor belts and sensors.
For the networks used by remote I/Os, there are many products on the market that are compatible with the various industrial networks offered by the manufacturers that market PLCs.
Typical industrial networks include EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, CC-Link, and HLS. Processing equipment handles a variety of communications. Some products use CPUs for high-speed processing, while others provide inexpensive products without CPUs or other components.
Remote I/O, or input/output (IO) communication methods for remotely operated devices, include the wired method, in which devices are directly connected to each other with communication lines, and the wireless method, in which a transmitter/receiver is built into the device and communicates wirelessly. Here, Remote I/Os refers to the remote operation of devices using a wireless method.
There are several types of wireless radio communication methods, and Wi-Fi is the most commonly used communication method, especially used in many recent home appliances. However, when Remote I/Os are actually used wirelessly, they are often used in industrial applications such as factories, buildings, and special buildings, etc. In order to cope with the demand for high reliability, there are many cases where each manufacturer uses its own frequency band in the vicinity of 1G. The reliability of the communication method by using the right materials at the right time is the know-how of each company.
The remote I/O ethernet refers to the use of a communication standard called Ethernet for remote input/output of electrical and electronic equipment, known as Remote I/Os. Ethernet is a communication protocol standard from the physical layer to the data link layer in the OSI model, which organizes the functions required for communication between information devices. As a data link layer protocol, its main role is to transfer data reliably within the same network.
Specifically, the role of Ethernet is to transfer data from one Ethernet interface to another Ethernet interface in the same network. And to send data out of an Ethernet interface, each "0" and "1" bit is converted from an electrical signal to a physical signal, and the physical signal received through the Ethernet interface is converted back to an electrical "0" and "1" signal. As a physical protocol, the Ethernet standard also standardizes its physical signal conversion and use of cable media.
HLS is a "one master to multiple slaves" network that can control a batch of digital I/Os at high speed. 63 slave ICs can be connected to one master IC, and a maximum of 2016 I/Os can be controlled.
The HLS master IC has a built-in memory for I/O control registers and communication control registers corresponding to each slave IC.
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Murrelektronik, established in 1975 and headquartered in Oppenweiler, Germany, is a manufacturer of electrical and electronic installation concepts for machine and system installations. The company's product range includes power supplies, M12 cable, fieldbus I/O, and more. It also offers a wide variety of jacket colors and cable types, including M8 and M12 sensor cables and Mini (7/8”) power cables. Its products simplify industrial image processing with its installation concept. The company is among the TOP 100 for Cube67 Diagnostic Gateway for Cube67 Diagnostic Gateway Students. It serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, food and beverage, and robotics.
Dry Coolers, Inc., established in 1985 is a manufacturer of industrial cooling solutions headquartered in Oxford, Michigan, USA. The company, which has on-site engineering and fabrication departments offers various cooling technologies and custom solutions such as evaporative cooling towers, mechanical chillers, pump stations, air-cooled heat exchangers, and accessories such as plate heat exchangers, bag filters, controls, sensors, and centrifugal separators. It has passed the ASME, CSA, CE, and UL standards and is ISO 9001:2015 certified to offer products to various industries including aerospace, canning, energy, data centers, and metal treatment.
Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division, founded in 1967 and located in Waukegan, Illinois, is a manufacturer of AC inverter drives, servo and motion control, and robotic automation systems. They offer a range of products that include industrial AC drives, HVAC drives, machine controllers, gear motors, and articulated robots. Yaskawa's products are used for precise control, automation, and motion capabilities, enhancing efficiency and productivity in diverse manufacturing, industrial, and automation processes. These applications include factory automation, CNC machining, material handling, packaging machinery, and HVAC systems. The company is also ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Neousys Technology America, Inc., established in 2010 and located in Northbrook, Illinois, is a manufacturer of industrial-grade, rugged embedded computers and systems. The company’s range of products includes fanless computers, a GPU computing platform, and a PCIe/PoE expansion card for machine vision, in-vehicle, and smart automation applications. These products are used in industrial automation, machine vision, transportation, smart automation, and other related sectors. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, meeting the management system standard.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.
ifm efector (ifm) is a subsidiary of ifm electronic, founded in Germany in 1969. ifm has developed, manufactured and marketed sensors and controls technology to industries that include assembly and robotics, automotive, material handling, metal forming, mobile equipment, plastics, and food and beverage. Ifm produces sensors, condition monitoring equipment, image processing, safety technology, industrial communication, IO-link, systems for mobile machines, displays, software, connection technology, voltage supplies, as well as other accessories.
Omron Automation was originally established in 1933. Omron Automation is a producer and manufacturer for industrial automation solutions including robotics, sensing, motion, logic, and safety. Industries include automotive automation, electric vehicle manufacturing, food and beverage packaging, semiconductor and manufacturing electronics, life sciences automation, logistics & warehouse automation, machine tool, oil and gas, water and wastewater, entertainment, security and detention, and other industries. Some of Omron Automation’s product categories include machine automated controllers, RFID solutions, safety laser scanners, safety outputs, smart cameras, vision sensors, machine vision software, servo systems, articulated robots, parallel robots, SCARA robots, photoelectric sensors, and rotary encoders along with many software-based solutions.
Nidec Corporation traces its roots all the way back to 1908. The company has established itself as an international conglomerate that handles virtually everything that spins and moves. Through its over 300 subsidiaries across the globe, the company manufactures motors that run the spectrum from tiny precision motors in cell phones to motors powering heavy commercial and industrial equipment. The company and its subsidiary's power devices and machines are used in many industrial and personal sectors including agriculture, exercise equipment, HVAC, and refrigeration. Products and services include many varieties of motors, drives, and generators.
Kendrion, established in 1923 is a manufacturer, designer and provider of compact and connected actuators of global transition towards electrification and sustainable energy. The company is ISO 14001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO 50001:2018 certified. Rooted in Germany and headquartered in the Netherlands, they serve industries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Their products line includes intelligent actuators, industrial brakes, sensors, sound systems, valves and fluid control in wind turbines, robots, electric vehicles, and industrial processes. They also develop industrial magnetic, industrial control, industrial drive, and automotive systems.
IMO Precision Controls, a company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation and control products. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions, including automation products, circuit protection, control and switch gears, and solar products. Their products find application in diverse industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation. The company also offers customer services that include technical support, value-added assembly, training courses, and tailored solutions to meet clients’ requirements.
Bausch Datacom, established in 1987 and based in Leuven, Belgium, is a manufacturer of communication products for the utility sector and smart electronics for charging electric vehicles. Its product portfolio includes modems for metering communication, remote terminal units, and electric vehicle electronics, and it can provide engineering on demand for specific projects. The company’s products are 100% developed in-house in Leuven, while software, firmware, and management system software are created in collaboration with its partners like eNovates and RiTTec Germany. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14000, and ISO 27K certified and has production centers in Belgium, Taiwan, and India.
Gefran is an Italian manufacturer of industrial process automation systems that was founded in Provaglio d'Iseo, Brescia in 1960. The company produces regulatory drives and inverters, various sensors, and automation components such as programmers and controllers. It also offers tailor made systems for specific industrial processes, including thermoforming, injection molding, and extrusion. Gefran products are primarily used in factory automation, as well as by clients in the metalworking, plastics, material handling, and food processing sectors.
Odot Automation System Co. Ltd, established in 2003 and headquartered in Sichuan Province, China, is a manufacturer of industrial communication products and industrial automation control system designs. The company offers communication protocols and control products, including protocol converters, serial device servers, and field buses. Its C series remote IO system features high-speed backplane bus technology for data acquisition, factory automation, and process automation. It provides solutions for smart manufacturing across diverse sectors, including auto, textile, and food. The company is an active member of various associations like Profibus and Profinet Association, EtherCAT Technology Association, and Industrial Internet Alliance.
Moxa Inc., founded in Brea, CA, in 1987 is a manufacturer of industrial connectivity products hat enable devices to connect, communicate, and collaborate with systems. The company's product portfolio includes, Ethernet Switches, Secure Routers, Wireless AP/Bridge/Client, Cellular Gateways/Routers and Ethernet Media Converters. The company serves markets including Automotive and Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy and Energy Storage and Electronics and IT Infrastructure. They also provide services including product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
Turck was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The company is a global manufacturer of automation machinery used in the automotive, energy, chemical, food, and packaging industries among others. The company’s products integrate the concept of Industry 4.0 technologies such as RFID, IO-link, and ethernet to assist factory and material handling equipment in communicating with other equipment and providing data for operators to improve efficiency and safety while decreasing waste. These products include sensors, industrial controls, industrial wireless and vision devices, and interface devices.
Teracom Ltd., founded in 1993 and based in Ruse, Bulgaria, is a manufacturer of remote monitoring and control solutions. The company provides controllers for remote monitoring over ethernet and mobile networks. It also provides sensors, detectors and transmitters for transformation of environmental parameters like temperature and humidity into electrical signals. These signals are monitored from devices either for Ethernet remote monitoring or GSM remote monitoring. The company also offers monitoring software, apps and tools for collecting and displaying data from controllers installed in different locations.
Pilz is headquartered in Ostfildern, Germany. Pilz designs components, systems, and services to assist industrial plant and machinery customers globally. Customers include many industries such as metals, pharmaceutical, food, presses, and robotics. Pilz serves customers through 4 venues: products and industries, services, support, and training. Products and services include everything from sensor technology and small controllers to robotics to software and operation monitoring. Services include machinery and workplace safety and international compliance. Support is offered 24/7. Training is available through courses and qualification programs.
CONTEC is a manufacturer and developer of industrial computers founded in 1975 in Osaka, Japan as a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd. The company produces IoT devices, solutions, and components used in infrastructure, energy, medical care, and factory automation. Some of the company's products include M2M gateways and controllers for data collection, I/O modules for direct or remote control, industrial motherboards for performance reliability, and networking solutions like switching hubs for data communication. These supply clients companies like Hitachi, Mouser Electronics, and Acal BFi.
CKD Corporation, established in 1943 under the name of Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of automation machinery and manufacturing components, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi. Their diverse portfolio includes pneumatic and fluid control components, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. The company has also developed various types of automation machinery, such as transparent object inspection systems, pharmaceutical products packaging machines, and more. These products find applications in various industries, for example their automated food packaging systems are designed for maintaining food quality and hygienic conditions. Their fluid control components are used in the solar cell manufacturing process.
Optex Fee Co., Ltd., was established in 2002 and based in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of factory automation sensors and solutions. The company offers an extensive and diversified product portfolio including photoelectric sensors, fiber-optic sensors, displacement sensors, non-contact thermometers, vision sensors, and other industrial automation products. These sensors and solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing manufacturing processes across a spectrum of industries, including automotive, electronics, and packaging.
Renesas Electronics Corporation was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Renesas is a global research, design, and manufacturer of semiconductors used in industries spanning automotive, consumer electronics, the internet of things, power & energy, and industrial sectors. Renesas manufactures both analog and digital products. Analog products include amplifiers, audio & video devices, data converters, PLC, and switches & multiplexers. Digital products include microcontrollers, memory components, sensors, wireless connectivity products, and others. Renesas also offers design resources such as kits, development tools, partner programs, and design tools.
Mitsubishi Electric was established in Japan in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company’s Semiconductors & Devices division is a manufacturer of products serving several industries ranging from home appliances and automotive to renewable energy and optical fiber communication. The company’s products are divided into 4 product segments: power devices, high-frequency devices, optical devices, and infrared sensors. Power devices encompass motion controls, most home appliances, and SiC applications. High-frequency devices include satellite communications systems, radios, and base transceiver stations. Optical devices include projector light sources and optical fiber communication. Infrared sensing systems include MeIDIR thermal sensors.
Tibbo Technology Inc. was founded in 2001 in New Taipei City, Taiwan, as a manufacturer of device servers, programmable controllers, and embedded modules. The company offers various products, including the WM2000 Programmable Wireless IIoT Module, the DS1100 Programmable RS232 Controller, the IO Ninja Serial Tap, the Size 3 Linux Tibbo Project PCB, Gen. 2, and the 12V DC Adapter. The products are utilized in diverse industries, providing advanced wireless and serial communication capabilities to streamline data monitoring, control, and automation, ultimately optimizing various industrial processes and operations. The company caters to the manufacturing, industrial automation, energy, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors.
M-System Co., Ltd., established in 1976 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of instrumentation and control devices. The company is a supply partner for the interfacing applications of analog/discrete signals, communication networks and intelligence systems. Products offered by the company are signal conditioners, temperature transmitters, and isolators. These devices serve the general purpose of converting, isolating, and transmitting signals in various industrial processes, ensuring accurate control and monitoring. It has received certifications such as ISO 9001 for its quality management systems.
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, founded in 1979 with headquarters in Austria, is a manufacturer of automation technology, including a complete portfolio of robotics, automation, and software. The company's standard and tailored products are used in the automotive, maritime, medical device assembly, packaging, and plastics markets, among many others. The product line includes industrial PCs, I/O systems, robotics, and software for industrial components. B&R joined the ABB Group in 2017 to specialize in the integration of technology and sophisticated engineering to provide industries with solutions for machine and factory automation, motion control, and integrated safety technology.
BrainChild Electronics Co., Ltd., established in 1977 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of industrial control equipment. The company offers a wide range of products including temperature controllers, BC software, graphic recorders (paperless recorders & chart recorders), signal conditioners, and converters like ethernet converters among others. The company’s products serve various industries like food & pharmaceutical, textiles, plastics injection molding, petrochemicals, semiconductors, and more. The company receives the ISO 9001 certification from TUV Rheinland every year and holds a CSA certificate.
ICP DAS Co. Ltd., established in 1993 and headquartered in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of automation products and solutions. Operating in over 100 countries, the company is engaged in developing a wide range of products, including remote I/O controllers, distributed I/O modules, I/O data acquisition boards, programmable automation controllers, and industrial communication modules. The company provides its services in several regions such as the United States, Europe, and China, ensuring its products meet the needs of a global industrial automation clientele.
R. STAHL AG, established in 1876 and based in Waldenburg, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical components, equipment, and systems used in hazardous areas. Some of its products include luminaires, control boxes, CCTV systems, distribution boards, and signaling devices. The products have several applications, including explosion protection for LNG and machine building. The company has subsidiaries in 21 countries and has applied an integrated management system for all its production sites, which brings together three ISO standards for quality management (9001), safety and health (45001), and environmental protection (14001).
Advantech Co., Ltd., established in 1981 in Neihu District, Taipei, is a pioneering manufacturer and designer of a range of products, solutions, and services. The company boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes system integration, customer-centric design services, cutting-edge embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. Its aim is to usher in an era of an intelligent planet through its automation and embedded computing products and solutions. These diverse products and services empower smarter ways of working and living to enhance the quality of life and productivity across various industries.
Phoenix Contact is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, originally founded in 1923. Phoenix Contact’s Israeli subsidiary was founded in 2006 and located in Quadima Tzoran. Phoenix Contact provides tools and components for e-mobility, power, infrastructure, process industry, production manufacturing, system manufacturing, and others. Phoenix Contact’s product lines include automate including cloud computing, connect including PCB terminal blocks, “mark, assemble, and install” including hand tools, “supply, charge, and protect” including power distributors, and “switch, measure, and monitor” including relays and optocouplers.
Weidmüller is a manufacturer and distributor of electronic components and devices and a supplier of electronic solutions, that was established in 1850 in Germany. The company produces connectivity components and devices namely terminals, connectors, distribution boxes, and other products like cable entry systems and cables. In the Electronic solutions department, they design and supply relays, power supplies, housings, and modules. Their automation and software department consists of Controls & Edge, I/O systems, Industrial Ethernet, and Measuring & monitoring systems and these products and systems provide Energy management, Industrial IoT, Industrial Analytics, and Water & Wastewater Solutions to name a few.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwakee, WI. Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions around the world. Rockwell Automation operates through their intelligent devices, software & control, and lifecycle services segments with both hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services through independent distributors.
Brainboxes, a popular UK-based technology company, has made its mark in the sector by delivering groundbreaking data communication and connectivity solutions since its establishment in 1984. Their world-class team demonstrates a strong pledge to innovation and customer satisfaction. As automation and IIoT gain traction, Brainboxes leads the way, providing dependable Ethernet I/O and remote solutions. Their flexible manufacturing and lifetime customer support, led by knowledgeable engineers, ensure seamless experiences. Engaging with Brainboxes offers sales professionals transformative solutions that emotionally resonate with potential customers across diverse industries. Count on Brainboxes for cutting-edge technology and remarkable customer care.
Yaskawa America Inc., started in 1967 and based in Waukegan, Illinois, is a manufacturer of machine controllers, industrial robots, and variable frequency drives and is part of Yaskawa Electric Corporation. Some of its products include industrial AC drives, machine controllers, and IEC programmable robots. The company incorporates the Kaizen method of continuous incremental improvements and Total Quality Management processes to prevent manufacturing defects, and its distributors must be certified and re-certified every two years. It is ISO 9001 certified and is the only industrial drives and motion control manufacturer to win the Deming Medal.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bausch Datacom NV SA |
7.4%
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| 2 | Tibbo Technology Inc. |
6.0%
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| 3 | Dry Coolers, Inc. |
5.4%
|
| 4 | Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. |
5.4%
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| 5 | Omron Microscan |
5.1%
|
| 6 | Weidmüller |
3.9%
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| 7 | CKD |
3.9%
|
| 8 | Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division |
3.6%
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| 9 | Turck Beierfeld GmbH |
3.6%
|
| 10 | Nidec Motors |
3.3%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the remote io page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
8 | 29.6% |
|
Japan
|
6 | 22.2% |
|
Germany
|
3 | 11.1% |
|
United Kingdom
|
2 | 7.4% |
|
Netherlands
|
1 | 3.7% |
|
Belgium
|
1 | 3.7% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 3.7% |
|
China
|
1 | 3.7% |
| taiwa | 1 | 3.7% |
|
Bulgaria
|
1 | 3.7% |
|
Taiwan
|
1 | 3.7% |
Switzerland
|
1 | 3.7% |
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