Moxa ioLogik R1212-T RS-485 Remote I/O

Part #: M IOLOGIK R1212-T

The Moxa ioLogik R1212-T is a extended-temperature RS-485 serial remote I/O module providing 8 digital inputs plus 8 configurable DIO channels (sink, software-selectable direction). Dual RS-485 ports with a built-in repeater support redundant wiring or dual-computer backup topologies, and Modbus RTU Slave makes it a drop-in node for any existing PLC or SCADA master.

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Overview

The Moxa ioLogik R1212-T is an RS-485 serial remote I/O module with 8 digital inputs plus 8 configurable DIO channels (sink, software-selectable direction). It is purpose-built for cost-effective, dependable, easy-to-maintain process-control I/O systems. Dual RS-485 ports with a built-in repeater extend the bus electrically without requiring external repeaters, and support redundant wiring or dual-computer topologies for backup communication paths.

Key Features

  • Dual RS-485 ports with built-in repeater – enables redundant wiring or dual-PC backup topologies
  • Modbus RTU Slave protocol for painless integration with existing PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems
  • USB-based firmware upgrade and configuration – upload settings from a USB drive on-site
  • Remote firmware upgrade over RS-485 for field devices already deployed
  • Free ioSearch utility auto-discovers devices on the network and duplicates configurations quickly
  • Supports data bits 8, parity None/Even/Odd, stop bits 1 or 2, baudrates to 921.6 kbps
  • 15 kV ESD and 1 kV surge protection on serial ports for harsh industrial environments
  • -40 to 85 deg C wide-temperature models for outdoor cabinets and harsh environments

Applications

  • Factory automation and discrete manufacturing lines where RS-485 already dominates
  • Building automation, HVAC, and access-control subsystems
  • Water and wastewater treatment remote sites with long serial runs
  • Energy, utility, and substation monitoring
  • Tunnel, transport, and trackside equipment
  • Legacy PLC expansion where an Ethernet upgrade is out of scope

What’s Included

  • 1 x ioLogik R1212-T RS-485 remote I/O module
  • 1 x terminal block, 12-pin, 3.81 mm
  • 1 x terminal block, 8-pin, 3.81 mm
  • 1 x terminal block, 3-pin, 5.00 mm
  • 1 x quick installation guide
  • 1 x warranty card

Supported Platforms

The ioLogik R1200 Series speaks Modbus RTU Slave, making it a drop-in node for any Modbus RTU master. Moxa supplies the free ioSearch Windows utility for discovery, configuration, and firmware upgrades over RS-485, and the MX-AOPC UA Server (sold separately) for OPC UA integration when bridging fieldbus devices to modern SCADA stacks. Configuration can also be exchanged via USB flash drive for air-gapped deployments.

  • Specifications
General
Model ioLogik R1212-T
Product Family ioLogik R1200 Series
Interface 8 x DI, 8 x DIO
I/O Section
Digital Inputs 8 channels, dry contact or wet contact (NPN/PNP), event counter up to 2.5 kHz
DI Wet Contact Levels On: 10 to 30 VDC; Off: 0 to 3 VDC
Configurable DIO 8 channels, software-configurable direction, sink type, 200 mA per channel
Serial Interface
Ports 2 x RS-485 (2-wire: Data+, Data-, GND), terminal block
Baudrates 1200 to 921600 bps
Data Bits / Parity / Stop Bits 8 / None, Even, Odd / 1, 2
Pull High/Low Resistor 1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms
Serial Surge / ESD 1 kV / 15 kV
Industrial Protocols Modbus RTU Slave
Configuration ioSearch Windows utility, USB flash drive upload, web-free CLI via RS-485
LED Indicators PWR, RDY, P1, P2
Power
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Power Consumption 187 mA @ 24 VDC
Connector Screw-fastened Euroblock terminal
Physical
Housing Plastic
Dimensions 27.8 x 124 x 84 mm (1.09 x 4.88 x 3.31 in)
Weight 200 g (0.44 lb)
Installation DIN-rail or wall mounting
Wiring I/O cable 16-26 AWG; power cable 12-24 AWG
Isolation 3k VDC or 2k Vrms
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40 to 85 deg C (wide temp)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 deg C
Ambient Humidity 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude 2000 m max.
Shock / Vibration IEC 60068-2-27 / IEC 60068-2-6
Certifications
EMC EN 55032/24
EMI CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
EMS IEC 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-5/-6/-8 (ESD Contact 4 kV / Air 8 kV; Surge Power 2 kV)
Safety UL 508
Green RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
MTBF (Telcordia SR-332) 1,239,293 hrs (whole series)
Warranty
Warranty Period 5 Years
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