Official Arduino Pro Opta Ext D1608E Expansion Board - AFX00005
Official Arduino Pro Opta Ext D1608E Expansion Board The Official Arduino Pro Opta Ext D1608E is a powerful expansion module designed to elevate the capabilities of your Arduino Opta. It adds 16 programmable voltage inputs and 8 electromechanical relays (250 VAC, 6A), enabling robust real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance for industrial and automation applications. Installation is quick and straightforward-just snap the module onto your existing Opta base unit to expand your system seamlessly. With full integration into the Arduino ecosystem or the PLC IDE IEC 61131-3 programming environment, this module ensures flexibility, ease of programming, and smooth scalability for professional-grade projects. Features: 16 Flexible Voltage Inputs: Each expansion adds 16 programmable inputs configurable as digital or analog, ideal for diverse application needs. 8 High-Performance Electromechanical Relays: Provides 8 outputs rated at 250 VAC, 6A each suitable for controlling a variety of industrial machines and devices. Modular Scalability: Supports up to 5 snap-on modules, enabling flexible mixing and scaling of I/Os while maintaining seamless integration with the Opta base unit. Seamless I/O Integration: All additional I/Os are detected automatically and behave as native resources of the Arduino Opta system. Dual Programming Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Arduino IDE and the IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC IDE, offering both code-based and low-code programming options. Arduino Ecosystem Support: Access to a wide array of ready-made sketches, tutorials, and libraries to accelerate development. Advanced Monitoring & Connectivity: Take advantage of the Arduino Cloud for real-time remote monitoring and secure communication with a broader range of connected devices. Industrial-Grade Reliability: Built with Finder’s expertise and certified to meet industrial standards, ensuring durability and performance in demanding environments. DIN Rail Mounting: Designed for quick and reliable DIN rail installation, ideal for professional control panels and enclosures. Applications: Industrial Automation: Expand control points for manufacturing lines, conveyor systems, and machinery, enabling precise, real-time monitoring and actuation. Building Automation: Integrate additional sensors and relay-controlled devices for smart lighting, HVAC systems, security, and energy management. Predictive Maintenance Systems: Collect sensor data from multiple points and automate alerts or actions to prevent equipment failures, minimizing downtime. IoT-Enabled Control Panels: Combine with Arduino Cloud or other IoT platforms to remotely monitor and control devices in industrial or commercial environments. Educational & R&D Applications: Ideal for prototyping, testing, and scaling industrial control projects in labs or technical institutes. Modular Expansion for Opta Systems: Enable flexible system growth by snapping on additional modules, supporting up to 5 expansions for increased I/O capacity. Multi-Device Connectivity Projects: Perfect for projects requiring coordination across multiple sensors, relays, and actuators in complex automation setups.
- Adds 16 programmable voltage inputs and 8 electromechanical relays (250 VAC, 6A)
- Designed to expand the Arduino Opta for industrial-grade control and monitoring
- Enables real-time control, predictive maintenance, and automation
- Seamless integration with Arduino IDE and IEC 61131-3 PLC programming
- Snap-on installation for fast and flexible system upgrades
- Ideal for industrial IoT, machine control, and process automation
- Parameter Details
- Model Type Expansion Board
- Product Type Input, Output (I/O) Module
- Number of Outputs 8 Relays
- Relay Output Rating 250 VAC, 6A (per relay)
- Number of Inputs 16 Programmable Voltage Inputs
- Input Configuration Digital or Analog (Programmable)
- Supply Voltage 12 to 24 VDC
- Operating Temperature -20°C to +50°C
- Module Expansion Supports up to 5 snap-on modules
- Programming Support Arduino IDE, PLC IDE (IEC 61131-3)
- Installation DIN Rail Mountable
- Certifications Industrial grade (via Finder)
- Cloud Compatibility Arduino Cloud for remote monitoring