Baldor ION004-501 Motion Expansion Module

The Baldor ION004-501 Motion Expansion Module is a CAN-based I/O expansion for Baldor NextMove motion controllers, delivering 24 digital inputs and 24 digital outputs to extend a controller's sensing and control capability. The module is powered by a 12-30 VAC supply for its I/O network and connects to the host controller over Baldor's CAN interface (CAN2), enabling seamless integration with NextMove systems. As described in Baldor's ION00x-501 family documentation, the ION004-501 provides 24 digital inputs and 24 digital outputs, making it a scalable solution for expanding digital I/O on a single controller network. It is designed for use with Baldor NextMove controllers, including NextMove PCI and ESB-2 configurations, and is referenced in Baldor ABB literature as part of the ION001-501 through ION004-501 descriptions. This expansion module supports connecting a larger set of sensors and actuators to a single Baldor controller, enabling more complex automation tasks within the NextMove ecosystem.