The 6 Channel Input Module is a GOcontroll Moduline-compatible expansion card that adds six high-performance, general-purpose input channels to your modular control system. Each input can be individually configured to read analog voltages, digital states, frequency signals (up to 10 kHz), duty cycles, encoder pulses, or rotational speed.

To maximize flexibility, each channel supports configurable input voltage ranges, software-selectable pull-up and pull-down resistors, and optional low-pass filtering to stabilize noisy signals. The module also features three dedicated 5V sensor supply outputs, making it ideal for directly powering and interfacing with external sensors.

Applications

  • Measure sensor voltages from 0 to 24 Volt

  • Measure digital signals (low – high) 0 -24 Volt

  • Measure frequency signals from 0 to 10 kHz

  • Measure duty cycle signals (low duty and high duty)

  • Measure (rotational) speed signals

  • Measure encoder position (pulse counting)

Features

  • On board (module) signal processing for high frequency measurements

  • Each input is independent configurable

  • Selectable pull up and pull down resistors

  • Selectable sensor input voltage range for maximal measurement resolution

  • Inputs are transient protected for use in harsh environments(IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61643-321)

  • Protected 5 volt sensor supply

  • Configurable analog filter

  • Onboard MMC for high frequent data logging

Technical specifications

The technical specifications are listed in the table below.

Measuring range Min Nom Max Unit
Input voltage range (analog and digital) 0 24 Volt
Analog input sample resolution 0 – 5 Volt 12 Bit
0 – 12 Volt 12 Bit
0 – 24 Volt 12 Bit
Analog input sample frequency 1 10 kHz
Analog filter samples 1 1000 Samples
Digital input low voltage 0 – 5 Volt 1,5 Volt
0 – 12 Volt 3,6 Volt
0 – 24 Volt 7,2 Volt
Digtal input high voltage 0 – 5 Volt 3,0 Volt
0 – 12 Volt 7,2 Volt
0 – 24 Volt 14,4 Volt
Input impedance (configuration dependent) 0 – 5 Volt 31,5k Ohm
0 – 12 Volt 14,5k Ohm
0 – 24 Volt 12,1k Ohm
Pull up values 3,2k Ohm
4,7k Ohm
10k Ohm
Pull down values 3,2k Ohm
4,7k Ohm
10k Ohm
5 volt sensor supply current (for each supply pin) 40 45 mA
Module weight 13 gram

Pinout Moduline II, III & IV

The eight module expansion slots are directed to four connectors in front of the controller. Connector A,B,D and E. If a module is plugged into a specific expansion slot, one half of the corresponding connector is used to interface this module. The picture below gives an overview of the connectors with their related module expansion slots.

Connector C ( in the middle) is used for controller supply and some optional CAN bus connections.

Connector A

Module 1 & 2

Module 3 & 4

System connections

Module 5 & 6

Module 7 & 8

Connector B

Connector C

Connector E

Connector D

The picture below shows the connector pinning from the Input Module. Be aware of the different pinouts when the module is plugged into even or odd module slots.

Module on even slot

Pin Function Description
1 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
2 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
3 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
8 IN1 Signal in 1
9 IN3 Signal in 3
10 IN5 Signal in 5
14 IN2 Signal in 2
15 IN4 Signal in 4
16 IN6 Signal in 6
20 GROUND Sensor ground
21 GROUND Sensor ground
22 GROUND Sensor ground

Module on uneven slot

Pin Function Description
7 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
6 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
5 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
13 IN1 Signal in 1
12 IN3 Signal in 3
11 IN5 Signal in 5
19 IN2 Signal in 2
18 IN4 Signal in 4
17 IN6 Signal in 6
26 GROUND Sensor ground
25 GROUND Sensor ground
24 GROUND Sensor ground

Pinout Moduline Mini I

The four module expansion slots are directed to the two main connectors of the controller. Connector A and B. If a module is plugged into a specific expansion slot, one half of the corresponding connector is used to interface this module. The picture below gives an overview of the connectors with their related module expansion slots.

Connector B ( on the left in this view) is also used for controller supply, a controller enable- and reset-input and a CAN bus interface. Connector A also offers a CAN bus interface and on top of that two controller enable inputs.

Module 2 & 1

Module 4 & 3

Connector A

Connector B

The picture below shows the connector pinning from the Input Module. Be aware of the different pinouts when the module is plugged into even or odd module slots.

Module on even slot

Pin Function Description
1 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
2 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
3 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
10 IN1 Signal in 1
11 IN3 Signal in 3
12 IN5 Signal in 5
18 IN2 Signal in 2
19 IN4 Signal in 4
20 IN6 Signal in 6
26 GROUND Sensor ground
27 GROUND Sensor ground
28 GROUND Sensor ground

Module on uneven slot

Pin Function Description
7 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
6 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
5 SUPPLY 5V sensor supply
15 IN1 Signal in 1
14 IN3 Signal in 3
13 IN5 Signal in 5
23 IN2 Signal in 2
22 IN4 Signal in 4
21 IN6 Signal in 6
32 GROUND Sensor ground
31 GROUND Sensor ground
30 GROUND Sensor ground