The Phoenix Contact ME-IO 18,8 DEV-KIT KMGY is a modular, distributed I/O device that offers both analog and digital inputs/outputs in order to meet the requirements of a wide range of industrial applications and automation tasks. Powered by a single 24 VDC supply, this device is designed to simplify and reduce wiring by providing up to 18 inputs and 8 outputs on a single slot. The inputs and outputs are configurable either through the software provided with the KMGY edition of the ME-IO 18,8 development kit, or through the jumpers located on the module. It also features three communication buses (RS485, CANopen and PROFIBUS) which allow the user to set up distributed systems up to 32 nodes. Additionally, the module includes two onboard, opto-isolated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and an RS232 port for communicating with other devices. Finally, the ME-IO 18,8 DEV-KIT KMGY is certified with UL, CSA and IEC standards, making it an ideal solution for industrial applications.