Perle Systems RIO 5500036-17 - Manual (Page 161)

RIO Remote I/O System User Guide
Installing Remote Terminal Adaptors (RTAs)
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Chapter 2 Installing hardware and software
Installing Remote Terminal Adaptors (RTAs)
Remote Terminal Adaptors (RTAs) are serial connection blocks which provide a number of
ports depending on type. RTAs come in three main varieties, the RTA 8 (providing 8 ports)
and RTA 16 and RRC16 (providing 16 ports). Each type of RTA is available in a number of
variations see
Remote Terminal Adaptors on page 23 in Chapter 1 Introduction .
The installation procedure for each main type is given in the following sections;
• RTA8 8 port Remote Terminal Adaptors on page 162
• RTA16 16 port Remote Terminal Adaptors on page 165
• RRC16 Remote Concentrator on page 168 .