Wireless IO

Wireless Inputs and Outputs

The RC-IO device makes it easy to control our RC lights or your own devices wirelessly.  These wireless input/output units can be configured to fit your specific application. They can have up to 6 inputs and 6 outputs. These can be powered through the supplied M12 Micro cable or through a 110V outlet. 

• 6 Outputs
• 6 Inputs
• Easy to Use
• Configurable for your Application

This Wireless module can be used to control any of the wireless status lights made by Stack-Light.com. The RC-IO can control 5 color lights as well as a buzzer. These are often used on existing machinery that needs to control a light remotely from the machine. For instance, you could have a CNC machine with a stack light on the machine and another light located in a maintenance or manager's office. If the Andon light on the CNC machine goes on, the light in the other room will turn on. 

The RC-IO was originally designed to control Our lights. But is useful in controlling other devices. By using the inputs on one RC-IO device to trigger the outputs on a 2nd RC-IO unit, you can control your own devices wirelessly.

For example, you could wire the inputs from one unit to a photo sensor. Then wire the outputs of a 2nd IO-IO device into a light in another room.  When the photosensor is triggered it can wirelessly turn on the light in the other room. This is just one example of how these devices could be used. The wireless unit has built-in relays that are rated for 40mA. The RC-IO device can power a relay to isolate larger electro-mechanical devices. 

The RC-IO devices come with corresponding M12 cord sets that are 2M long. Longer cables can be ordered separately. 

The normal range for wireless products is 100-125 feet. This range can be affected by walls and other obstacles. To extend the range Stack-Light.com uses a Mesh system. This means that the messaging can be passed between devices to extend the range. All of the Stack-Light Wireless products can act as a repeater except for the battery-powered Andon controller.  The Mesh system not only extends the range but also makes the Wireless Andon System more robust. 

The Mesh Network works independently of a facility's Wi-fi. This makes it easy to install this system without the need to involve the IT department.  We will work with you to design a system that is perfect for your application. The Wireless system will be programmed for you at our facility so that it is plug-and-play out of the box. The system can be reprogrammed in the future.  We are here to provide support if needed.

Stack-Light.com is committed to delivering new and exciting products to our customers.  These Wireless Transmitters have been used for devices other than lights. If you have a unique application this may be the perfect solution. We have had customers request a way to control their Andons wirelessly through a PLC or dry contact switches. The RC-IO unit is our answer to that request.