Red Lion Controls E3-MIX24880-1 E3 Input Module

Red Lion E3-MIX24880-1 E3 I/O Module is a rugged 32-channel digital I/O expansion for the Red Lion E3 family, delivering 24 discrete inputs and 8 discrete outputs in a single chassis. Powered from 10–30 VDC and designed for DIN rail mounting, it supports input polarities that can be configured as sourcing or sinking on eight inputs, with one isolated input channel (Channel 1) isolated up to 150 V for hazardous environments. Input characteristics include 3 mA at 24 VDC, 10 kΩ input resistance, guaranteed ON at 9 VDC and OFF at 5 VDC, with a 1 ms scan rate and fast counting options up to 50 kHz on Channels 1–2 (pulse counting in 16- or 32-bit formats). The 8 outputs switch 10–30 VDC up to 0.6 A per channel, yielding a module-wide maximum of 4.8 A under ambient conditions up to 60°C; performance is reduced at higher temperatures (0.4 A per channel up to 60°C, 3.2 A total; 0.2 A per channel from 60°C–75°C, 1.6 A total). Short-circuit protection and minimal off-state leakage (around 0.01 mA) help with reliable operation in industrial settings. The module also supports a pulse counting capability with options to count up, measure pulse timing, or report pulse rate (16- or 32-bit). In practice, E3-MIX24880-1 is ideal for machine control, process monitoring, and digital I/O expansion in automation systems that rely on Red Lion controllers.