Top 15 Advantages of 5094 Flex I/O

The 5094 Flex I/O platform represents the newest and most robust distributed I/O platform available. With higher speed than its predecessor, the 1794, the 5094 Flex I/O gives you, as an engineer, as well as those building panels, the opportunity to distinguish yourselves above and beyond other products on the market. Interested in knowing why? I compiled a short list of the advantages I think it has over the rest of the market.

Here are my top 15 reasons:

1. No more bent pins. Adding I/O modules is a breeze with greatly reduced danger of damaging pins like former 1794 platform.
2. Easy identification with a QR-Code right on the front of the adapters and modules.
3. Removal and insertion under power as well as online setup.
4. Ability to mix standard and safety I/O modules in any order.
5. TÜV certified up to SIL 3/PLe/Cat. 4.
6. Very robust environmental specs. -40 to 70 deg. C.
7. Using a tether, you can have up to 16 I/O modules per adapter.
8. High performance – enjoy the speed of 1 Gigabit Ethernet/IP in either copper or fiber.
9. Compatible with 5380 & 5480 CompactLogix and 5580 ControlLogix architectures.
10. I/O banks can be mounted horizontally or vertically making a flexible option for your cabinet design.
11. A snap on shield bar allows for an easy place to terminate your analog sensor’s signal wiring.
12. The flexibility of this I/O platform provides versatility for both the integrator and end user.
13. Supports DLR, Linear, and Parallel Redundancy topologies.
14. Combining expandability and performance, this platform is designed for the connected enterprise and next generation plant.
15. Adapter and I/O module pricing is nearly equivalent to that of the 1794 Flex so there’s really no reason not to modernize with the 5094 line and gain higher performance, faster speed, and better environmental specifications.

For assistance in migrating your 1794 or other brand distributed I/O, please send an email to automationteam@rumsey.com.

Additional References:

• Flex 5000 Product Profile
• CompactLogix 5380 Controllers Product profile
• CompactLogix 5480 Controllers Product Profile
• ControlLogix 5580 Controllers Product Profile