• Full Duplex 485
• Supports Weigl Digital Motor Driver Library
• High Amperage Mosfet Power Switching
• NPN, PNP Options Available
• High Amperage DB-37 Locking Connection Optional
• 10 Position (x4) Phoenix Standard For Reference/Passthrough Power
• 0-10vdc, -10/+10vdc, 4-20ma Options Possible
• Short Circuit Protection
• DMX/Art-Net Mapping for Standalone Use
• Normally Open Contacts
• DMX/Art-Net Mapping For Standalone Use
• 10 Position (x4) Phoenix Standard For Reference/Passthrough Power
• Normally Open Contacts
• Onboard Scripting Storage
• Use Most Weigl ASCII Control.INI Commands
• Send Serial Messages via 2x RS-232 or 1x RS-485 Output
• Send Network Messages on Contact Closure
RS-485, CAN-Open, PWM, 485 & More. With over 25 custom motor drivers and counting, we make electric actuation accessible.
Stream 100 channels of realtime motion profile data and interact with 100 variables per module.
Pro I/O™ & WEMLink Series
Pro I/O™ interfaces are expansion devices for controlling and interfacing with many types of external equipment. Pro I/O’s are extremely flexible in handling different input signals and in processing to device-specific outputs. Connect to your show via enterprise class network connections, DMX/ArtNet or RS-485/RS-232. For interactive applications, you can even use USB. They support a variety of industry standard lighting, motion control and industrial show control protocols, enabling control of animatronics, mechanical action equipment, theatrical lighting and environmental lighting controls within the same show control environment.
Pro I/O’s are designed to offer powerful features in a small form factor. This set of interface devices delivers many options to fit your installation requirements. The integration of analog and digital PWM, contact closure outputs, standard Art-Net and DMX gives you the opportunity to expand the capabilities of the ProCommander® Series, Showforge® and Conductor anywhere on your network. With over 10 varieties and growing, Pro I/O’s help you expand your reach!
Expand Your Reach
WEM-NET
Connect Pro I/O™ modules through the self-powering WEM-NET connection jacks providing power and high speed communications. Daisy chain up to 32 modules without additional Ethernet infrastructure, using standard CAT5/6 cables from any ProCommander® controller.
Direct Connection
Connect Pro I/O™ modules directly to a PC/MacOS computer for live timeline playback, bypassing a ProCommander® module if stand-alone playback is not required. Connect an unlimited number of Pro I/O™ modules via IP connection.
PIO Routing
Connect Pro I/O™ modules through a ProCommander® for integrated routing once the programming PC or MacOS machine is removed. Connect your Pro I/O™ modules and ProCommander® to an enterprise architecture easily.
Common Features For Pro I/O™ Devices
- Ethernet
- WEM-NET
- Mini USB
- LCD-Display
- RS-232
- RS-485
- DMX-512 In
- Art-Net Support
- Software configurable
- Extensive ASCII-protocol for a wide range of control options
- Hardware interface for any kind of pc related control programs
- 19” rack mount adapter and DIN-rail mount available
- Support for Weigl Digital Motor Control (where applicable)
Use stand-alone or with ProCommander® controllers
All outputs are controllable through simple UDP commands, RS232, ArtNet or DMX. Daisy chain connections via standard CAT 5/6 cables allow easy system integration without the use of networking if desired.
With the DMX read-in function, the individual outputs can be assigned to definable DMX or Art-Net channels.
The twenty-four character alpha numeric display provides information about the current operation mode. This helps provide feedback and diagnostics about the proper function of the Pro I/O™device.
Pro I/O™ Analog Modules
Pro I/O™ Analog modules allow for 16-bit precision control with or without Weigl ProCommander® or ProCommander® X-Series controllers. Use Pro I/O™ analog modules as simple extensions to lighting systems by connecting directly to an Art-Net or DMX system (adapter required for DMX 3 pin/5pin input), or use with Weigl controllers for full analog precision motion or lighting control. Up to 512 analog outputs can be connected via Pro I/O™ analog modules per ProCommander® device.
In addition to standard Pro I/O™ function, Analog Pro I/O™ modules provide extended transitional motion control for unplanned jumps in animatronic timelines, as well as interactive shows. Set and scale end point limits to fit your mechanical needs and prevent challenges associated with reduced resolution when doing so.
Advanced homing and offset extended API abilities provide unparalleled fidelity in animatronics motion control.
Full-Duplex RS-485 output
High Protected, Replaceable Drivers
Pro I/O™ Digital Modules
Pro I/O™ digital modules allow for on/off control with or without Weigl ProCommander® or ProCommander® X-Series controllers. Use Pro I/O™ digital modules as simply relay extensions to a DMX/ArtNet system via 50% off/on logic and more. Expand your ProCommander® show with advanced and/or interactive gate logic to allow for highly flexible interactive timeline and external control applications.
4x individual commons for flexibility
4x individual commons for flexibility
Internally bussed DB-37 connector
3A at 24vdc rated contacts
Pro I/O™ Input & DMX Modules
Pro I/O™ input capable modules allow input to ProCommander® logic, as well as Showforge® and Conductor timeline software. Send UDP or serial messages to related ProCommander® or Pro I/O™ devices, or capture additional DMX universes of data from a lighting console or legacy system.
Up to 32 DMX Pro I/O™ devices can be used with a single ProCommander® X-Series controller, or up to 4 DMX Pro I/O devices on a standard ProCommander® (DMX 4 module is designed to expand an original ProCommander® to it’s maximum capacity, some limitations apply beyond 16/32 universe total per ProCommander®). Use DMX Pro I/O™ devices as intelligent ArtNet (sACN on DMX4) and DMX mergers with ease-in and basic show logic.
Pro I/O™ remote modules have virtually no limits within the Weigl ecosystem or on their own. Use each one as a Pro I/O network gateway, or simply use to expand show logic or trigger abilities.
ArtNet & Dynamic Data Merge
Full UDP/Serial/Weigl Scripting and Logic
WEMLink™ PLC Integration Devices
WEMLink™ modules represent the next generation of expansion abilities for the Weigl ecosystem. Connect a WEMLink™ module between any Weigl ProCommander® or directly to Showforge™ or Conductor software to open up related PLC or motor control functions. Complementary to the Pro I/O™ series, WEMLink™ allows next generation third-party integration to our award winning motion and interactive control architectures, while allowing seamless communication to industrial motion control systems. Using standard networking or local WEM-Net connections, the WEMLink™ modules can provide easy, full resolution, low latency motion control expansion to PLCs without additional setup between the two systems thanks to industry standard communications.
Up to 100 16-bit analog channels from a ProCommander® pass through easily to PLC applications and hardware for motion control. Up to 100 variables can be monitored in real-time and mirrored back on the ProCommander® for bi-directional show operations.
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- 100 16-bit channels of streaming motion data via native EtherCAT
- 100 variables can be routed to any ProCommander®
- Full Weigl logic integration
- Use familiar Weigl timeline software
- Minimum 100fps resolution (Showforge™/ ConductorPro)
- Extremely low latency (~1ms at 100fps – application dependent)
- Custom applications available, contact us for additional information
- Works with any ProCommander® device
- Works direct with Conductor / Showforge®
Program animatronics and show action through familiar Weigl software tools such as Showforge™ and ConductorPro, while allowing motion block data and advanced logic to be handled by your PLC systems. Remove UDP and TCP communications in favor of industrial communications protocols.
Digital Motor Driver Support
Several Weigl Pro I/O™ modules are able to utilize the Digital Motor Library in whole or in part. Connect a variety of CANOpen, RS-485 or other motor drive types directly into a Weigl Pro I/O™ device and utilize software specific controls to your motors.
Motor feedback is available on certain motors and full round trip homing, position and HMI support can be provided when certain supported motors are connected to a Pro I/O™ device or ProCommander® device in Pro I/O™ mode.
ProCommander® X-Series units can also serve as ‘smart,’ Pro I/O™ devices when using digital motor drivers. Allow ASCII scripting and card playback to home motors and report status information, then transition to receive commands from another ProCommander® or third party master device.
Currently supported RS-485 devices:
- Nanotech
- Dynamixel MX106
- Dynamixel MX64
- Dynamixel Pro54
- Dynamixel Pro42
- Dynamixel MX-28
- Dynamixel Generic 10-Bit
- Dynamixel Generic 12-Bit
- Dynamixel XM430
- Dynamixel XL430
- Applied Motion (485/CANOpen)
- IAI
- HiTEC (extended PWM Servo control)
If your desired motor type is not available via Weigl Configurator, contact us, or request a driver be added to the Weigl Digital Motor Library. Information contained herein is subject to change at any time without notice. Contact Weigl Control for additional information regarding digital motor driver library support).
Currently supported CAN/Ethernet devices:
- Nanotech Integrated Drives (PD4)
- Applied Motion (485/CANOpen)
- Kollmorgen (D700 series – AKD via absolute encoders only)
- Cool Muscle
- Harmonic Drive (Integrated Drive/IDT) via CANOpen
- Harmonic Drive (DDP/DEP external drive via CANOpen)
- IAI
- Maxon
- Copley
- Elmo
- Exlar (Tritex II)
- Festo
Not all devices support full functionality in all modes. Some limitations apply. Conductor or Showforge® required for full resolution. Designed to be used with X-Series controllers or certain motors available via Pro I/O™ CAN.
Where to Buy:
Purchase all Pro I/O™ models from select resellers or Weiglshop.com (login required, shipping within the Americas only):