Remote I/O
Kinco RP20 remote I/O
Slim remote/expansion I/O system (24 mm coupler, 12 mm modules) with digital, analogue, RTD and thermocouple modules on a 100 Mbps LVDS backplane.
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Pricing and availability
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Need Kinco parts, a replacement or a suitable alternative? Send us a part number, or tell us what the machine needs to do. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery, whether that is the original part, a checked alternative or a complete axis.
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- Pricing, lead time and delivery in one reply
- Components, complete axes and ongoing support
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- 3Environment
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- 5Your spec
What are you specifying?
Select everything you need. A motor, drive and gearbox can be specified together as one axis.
Key specifications
| Io max | 256 |
|---|---|
| Modules max | 16 |
| Comms | EtherCAT (RPC-ECT), CANopen (not yet released), Profinet (not yet released) |
| Bus | 100 Mbps LVDS + FPGA |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Engineer support
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Our experienced engineers are on hand, ready to help with your project. Whether you need the Kinco RP20 itself, help sourcing it, or a modified or custom design built around your load, speed and space, tell us what the machine has to do and we'll come back with the right option.
- Help sourcing RP20 and spares for installed machines
- Modified and custom designs when a catalogue part doesn't fit
- Complete axis: motor, drive, gearing and feedback matched together
Options
- RP-DT
- RP-DTP
- RP-DTN
- RP-DR
- RP-TC
- RP-RD
- RP-IV
- RP-PW
Typical applications
What a remote I/O is
Remote I/O places input and output modules near sensors and actuators on the machine, connected to the main controller over a fieldbus or industrial Ethernet network. A coupler or bus head handles communication, and plug-in modules provide digital, analogue, temperature or special-function channels. This replaces long multi-core cables back to the cabinet with a single network cable. Remote I/O comes in cabinet-mounted DIN-rail formats and sealed IP67 blocks that mount directly on the machine frame.
When engineers choose a remote I/O
Choose remote I/O for large or modular machines, distributed systems and retrofits, where wiring every signal back to the cabinet would be costly. It reduces cable runs and installation time. The trade-offs are network dependency and diagnostics planning: a network fault can affect many signals, and protocols must match the controller. For small compact machines, local I/O on the PLC may be simpler.
How to specify the Kinco RP20
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right RP20 variant:
- Network protocol and coupler
- I/O count and types
- Signal levels and isolation
- Mounting: DIN rail or IP67
- Expansion module limits
- Diagnostics and status
- Supply voltage
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing a coupler that does not support the controller's network
- Ignoring maximum module count per coupler
- Placing IP20 modules in machine areas
- Leaving out network diagnostics
Kinco RP20: frequently asked questions
Can you help replace Kinco RP20 or source the original?
Send the full model code, quantity and required date. Our engineers can check original-part availability and assess suitable alternatives, including supply-network options where appropriate. We confirm compatibility and any changes needed before recommending a replacement.
What is the Kinco RP20?
Slim remote/expansion I/O system (24 mm coupler, 12 mm modules) with digital, analogue, RTD and thermocouple modules on a 100 Mbps LVDS backplane. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
Who makes the Kinco RP20?
The Kinco RP20 is made by Kinco (Kinco Automation) available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
Is there an alternative to the Kinco RP20?
We can assess suitable replacement options. Our engineers can review the original model and propose options for your load, speed and environment. An engineer confirms the fit against your application before recommending anything.
What are the benefits of remote I/O?
Remote I/O reduces wiring by placing modules near sensors and actuators and connecting them over one network cable. It speeds installation, simplifies modular machines and improves diagnostics. It does depend on network reliability, so plan topology, redundancy where needed and diagnostics carefully.
What is the difference between IP20 and IP67 remote I/O?
IP20 remote I/O is designed for mounting inside an enclosure on DIN rail. IP67 remote I/O is sealed for direct mounting on the machine, with M8 or M12 connectors, so it can sit close to devices without a cabinet. Choose by mounting location and environment.
Further reading: How to select an hmi and remote io · Controllers and PLCs
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Engineer support
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Tell us the part or application, quantity and timing. Our UK engineers will come back with the right product, pricing, lead time and delivery.
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- Like-for-like and better-fit alternatives
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How it works
From enquiry to delivery
Send a part number or describe the application. Our engineers take it from there: the right product, a clear quotation, and delivery and support arranged.
- 01Tell us what you needSend a part number, or configure the application, quantities and timing.
- 02An engineer reviews itWe check the specification and find the original part, a checked equivalent or a complete axis.
- 03Receive your quotationProducts, pricing, lead time and compatibility notes in one reply.
- 04Order and deliveryWhen you are happy, the order is placed and delivery and after-sales support are arranged.