{"product_id":"ge-d20eme2-10base-t-communication-and-i-o-module","title":"GE D20EME2 10BASE-T Communication and I\/O Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for discrete signal polling, relay control execution, and network data routing within substation automation frameworks, the \u003cstrong\u003eGE D20 EME2 10BASE-T\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eD20 EME2\u003c\/strong\u003e 10BASE-T Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for digital I\/O processing and communications. It locks input transitions and drives output contacts natively at the node tier to track field devices parallel to master control network platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD20 EME2 10BASE-T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE (General Electric) \/ Harris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States \/ Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 g (Approx. 0.66 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 mm x 60 mm x 35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity Limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriven by local backplane DC transformation rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 channels, Dry contact type, 24 VDC input level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 channels, Dry contact type, 24 VDC output level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A continuous per output channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU, native network integration profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10BASE-T Ethernet link path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control \u0026amp; Drive Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity Licences and Processing Logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard microcontroller networks process the 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs through local optocoupler channels and logic gates. Because debounce calculations and relay coil control step inside isolated internal memory structures, heavy I\/O scanning cycles do not limit the backplane bus communication velocity properties assigned to adjacent control processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfinet \/ EtherNet\/IP Deterministic Networks Mapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local discrete states, cumulative pulse counts, and channel error bits are written continuously to internal tracking registers. These data points map directly over active Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks or Modbus RTU loops via the integrated 10BASE-T Ethernet connection port, keeping upstream SCADA platforms updated without message delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Density Scaling and Control Node Layout Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combining a 10BASE-T network transceiver, 16 dry inputs, and 16 dry outputs into a compact 110 mm frame optimizes spatial distribution. This footprint increases overall local I\/O density scaling capacities within marshalling boxes, enabling direct link control and field device polling without using extra expansion sub-cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What specific hardware tracking behavior manifests if a transient voltage spike hits one of the 24 VDC dry contact input loops?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The input channels use integrated optical isolation barriers to stop electrical damage. The isolation pathway stops high-potential spikes at the input terminal block layer, preventing the surge from bleeding into the internal microprocessor logic and avoiding data corruption or component failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this 300 g I\/O module be hot-swapped or extracted while the main D20 rack backplane is fully powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The backplane edge contacts lack the staggered pin depths and electrical pre-charging paths needed for safe live handling. Extracting the card while energized can cause voltage transients across the data pins, risking physical damage to host logic components and corrupting tracking network registers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47800220221630,"sku":"D20EME2 10BASE-T","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-26_09-14-35_dbe5bc1d-847b-4860-bfc1-2c5d770d1fa3.png?v=1782442156","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/ge-d20eme2-10base-t-communication-and-i-o-module","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}