{"product_id":"mbus_io12_lcd-fully-programmable-modbus-io-controller-with-lcd-display","title":"MBus_io12_LCD: Fully Programmable Modbus I\/O Controller with LCD Display","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart #: \u003cstrong\u003eMBus_io12_LCD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MBus_io12_LCD is a fully programmable Modbus I\/O Controller with an LCD Display and a built-in temperature sensor.  It can be programmed using our free MBus_ioFlash programming software. It is a professional grade automation controller loaded with features and perfect for almost any control or monitoring application. The MBus_io12_LCD communicates using the Modbus-RTU protocol over RS485 networks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MBUS_io12_LCD contains the following I\/O Points:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 built-in temperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x 12-bit universal inputs (jumper configurable for: 10k thermistors, dry contact, 0-5V\/10V input, 0-20mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Analog Outputs (jumper configurable for 0-10V or 4-20mA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x relay outputs rated for 2A @ 24VDC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbient Light Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMomentary Push-Button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MBus_io12_LCD Programmable I\/O controller can be used for a wide range of applications. Some simple applications would be to use it as a communicating modbus thermostat or as a simple modbus slave I\/O Device.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, much more elaborate applications are possible since the MBus_io12_LCD is FULLY PROGRAMMABLE using our free MBus_ioFlash graphical programming software. Even the LCD display and front panel buttons are completely programmable such that the MBus_io12_LCD can be used as a customizable user interface or as a control and monitoring device for almost any application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can download the MBus_IoFlash software here: \u003ca title=\"MBus_ioFlash software for Programmable I\/O devices\" href=\"\/products\/mbus_ioflash-pro-software-license\"\u003eMBus_ioFlash Software\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo summarize, the MBus_io12_LCD is a low cost and ultra-flexible automation controller (with a large number \u0026amp; variety of I\/O points) that can be used in a variety of monitoring \/ control applications and can also function as an interactive user interface due to the configurable LCD display and buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVAC Control (simple or complex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding Automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Shedding \u0026amp; Demand Limiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork your Existing HVAC Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone or Networked Thermostat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy Management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eetc...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can download the MBus_io12_LCD Programmable I\/O Controller Datasheet (Pdf) here: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"MBus_io12_LCD datasheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6020\/6726\/files\/MBus_io12_LCD_TechSheet.pdf?v=1785426893\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMBus_io12_LCD Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2frVhUmxq7A\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DataNab LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31555619225734,"sku":"MBus_io12_LCD","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/6020\/6726\/products\/MBus_io12_LCD_product.jpg?v=1589913064","url":"https:\/\/www.datanab.com\/products\/mbus_io12_lcd-fully-programmable-modbus-io-controller-with-lcd-display","provider":"DataNab LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}