Official Arduino Pro Opta Ext D1608E Expansion Board

The Official Arduino Pro Opta Ext D1608E is a powerful expansion module designed to elevate the capabilities of your Arduino Opta.

It adds 16 programmable voltage inputs and 8 electromechanical relays (250 VAC, 6A), enabling robust real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance for industrial and automation applications.

Installation is quick and straightforward-just snap the module onto your existing Opta base unit to expand your system seamlessly.

With full integration into the Arduino ecosystem or the PLC IDE IEC 61131-3 programming environment, this module ensures flexibility, ease of programming, and smooth scalability for professional-grade projects.

Features:

• 16 Flexible Voltage Inputs: Each expansion adds 16 programmable inputs configurable as digital or analog, ideal for diverse application needs.
• 8 High-Performance Electromechanical Relays: Provides 8 outputs rated at 250 VAC, 6A each suitable for controlling a variety of industrial machines and devices.
• Modular Scalability: Supports up to 5 snap-on modules, enabling flexible mixing and scaling of I/Os while maintaining seamless integration with the Opta base unit.
• Seamless I/O Integration: All additional I/Os are detected automatically and behave as native resources of the Arduino Opta system.
• Dual Programming Compatibility: Fully compatible with the Arduino IDE and the IEC 61131-3 compliant PLC IDE, offering both code-based and low-code programming options.
• Arduino Ecosystem Support: Access to a wide array of ready-made sketches, tutorials, and libraries to accelerate development.
• Advanced Monitoring & Connectivity: Take advantage of the Arduino Cloud for real-time remote monitoring and secure communication with a broader range of connected devices.
• Industrial-Grade Reliability: Built with Finder’s expertise and certified to meet industrial standards, ensuring durability and performance in demanding environments.
• DIN Rail Mounting: Designed for quick and reliable DIN rail installation, ideal for professional control panels and enclosures.

Applications:

• Industrial Automation: Expand control points for manufacturing lines, conveyor systems, and machinery, enabling precise, real-time monitoring and actuation.
• Building Automation: Integrate additional sensors and relay-controlled devices for smart lighting, HVAC systems, security, and energy management.
• Predictive Maintenance Systems: Collect sensor data from multiple points and automate alerts or actions to prevent equipment failures, minimizing downtime.
• IoT-Enabled Control Panels: Combine with Arduino Cloud or other IoT platforms to remotely monitor and control devices in industrial or commercial environments.
• Educational & R&D Applications: Ideal for prototyping, testing, and scaling industrial control projects in labs or technical institutes.
• Modular Expansion for Opta Systems: Enable flexible system growth by snapping on additional modules, supporting up to 5 expansions for increased I/O capacity.
• Multi-Device Connectivity Projects: Perfect for projects requiring coordination across multiple sensors, relays, and actuators in complex automation setups.