I/O-62 PCI card and I/O connector panel

The Vaisala I/O-62 is a short format PCI card that provides I/O capabilities for RCP8. A typical installation has an I/O-62 PCI card and the RCP8 I/O connector panel.

The I/O-62 PCI card serves as the gateway for signals in and out of the RCP8.

Each I/O line is configured with a fast switching diode to protect it against transient high-voltage spikes from lightning or other sources.

The I/O-62 has a single 62-position, high-density D connector. This is attached to the rackmount RCP8 connector panel using a standard 1.6 m (6 ft) 1:1 cable. The connector panel is usually installed in the same rack as RCP8.

The I/O-62 is software-configurable. There is no need to open the chassis to configure jumpers or switches. When a spare board is added, there is no need to perform hardware configuration or custom wiring.

If more I/O is required, a second I/O-62 can be installed.