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DIGITAL I/O FOR

RASPBERRY PI
SELECTION GUIDE
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for life. This lifetime warranty excludes reed relay modules, groov and SNAP serial communication modules, SNAP PID
modules, and modules that contain mechanical contacts or switches. Opto 22 does not warrant any product, components,
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Wired+Wireless controllers and brains are licensed under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No(s). 5282222,
RE37802, 6963617; Canadian Patent No. 2064975; European Patent No. 1142245; French Patent No. 1142245; British Patent
No. 1142245; Japanese Patent No. 2002535925A; German Patent No. 60011224.
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of Schneider Electric, licensed to the Modbus Organization, Inc. Wiegand is a registered trademark of Sensor Engineering
Corporation. Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, SLC, and RSLogix are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Rockwell Automation. CIP and EtherNet/IP are trademarks of ODVA. Raspberry Pi is a trademark of the
Raspberry Pi Foundation. The registered trademark Ignition by Inductive Automation® is owned by Inductive Automation
and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. CODESYS® is a registered
trademark of 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH.
groov includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org)
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Digital I/O Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Choose your I/O Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
G4 I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SNAP I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s in this Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2: G4 Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

G4 with the Raspberry Pi and Digital I/O Carrier Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choose a G4 Mounting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A Note on Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Choose Your Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
G4PB8H Mounting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dimensions—G4PB8H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connections—G4PB8H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
G4PB16H Mounting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimensions—G4PB16H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connections—G4PB16H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Choose your G4 I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Choose Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
G4 Digital DC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications—DC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications—DC Input Module with manual/auto switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dimensions—DC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Schematics—DC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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 G4 Digital AC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications—AC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dimensions—AC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Schematics—AC Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
G4 Digital Input Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications—Digital Input Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Dimensions and Schematics—Digital Input Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G4 Digital DC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications—DC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dimensions—DC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Schematics—DC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
G4 Digital AC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications—AC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dimensions—AC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Schematics—AC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
G4 Digital Output Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications—Output Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Dimensions and Schematics—Output Test Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G4 I/O Field Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input Modules Using DC Field Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input Modules Using AC Field Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Output Modules Using DC Field Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Output Modules Using AC Field Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 3: SNAP Digital I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SNAP with the Raspberry Pi and Digital I/O Carrier Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SNAP Mounting Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Choose your SNAP I/O modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Choose Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SNAP Digital Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications: SNAP Digital Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications: SNAP Digital Input Modules (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SNAP Dry Contact Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications: SNAP Dry Contact Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SNAP Digital Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications: SNAP AC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specifications: SNAP DC Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications: SNAP DC Output Modules (continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications: SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wiring: Most SNAP Digital Input and Output Modules
(except Dry Contact and Mechanical Power Relay Modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wiring: Dry Contact Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Wiring: Mechanical Power Relay Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
All SNAP Input Models Except MA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
All SNAP Output Models Except MA and Mechanical Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
All MA Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
All SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bottom, All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 4: Digital I/O Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Overview of Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Supplies for G4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Supplies for SNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
G4 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SNAP Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Jumper Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
G4 Jumper Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SNAP Jumper Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 5: Reading and Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mapping: GPIO Pins to SNAP I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mapping: GPIO Pins to G4 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mapping Overlay for Raspberry Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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1: Welcome

INTRODUCTION
Now you can safely and reliably sense and switch 5–60 VDC, 120 VAC, and 240 VAC loads with a Raspberry Pi®.
Your Pi can switch industrial-level electrical loads far beyond the Pi's built in 3.3 VDC GPIO pins, so you can
monitor and control electrical loads required for real-world devices like industrial motors, pumps, and sensors.
This Digital I/O System for Raspberry Pi is ideal for prototyping, proofs of concept, and environments in which
an industrially hardened controller isn’t required.

Digital I/O System for Raspberry Pi—This example shows a Pi, the Digital I/O Carrier Board, a PBSC
industrial power supply, a G4 mounting rack, and 16 G4 digital I/O modules. All items are sold separately; build
your system based on your application’s requirements.

Digital I/O System for Raspberry Pi—This

example shows a Pi, the Digital I/O Carrier
Board, and a SNAP mounting rack with four
4-point SNAP digital I/O modules, totalling 16
I/O points.
All items are sold separately.

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What You Need

• Raspberry Pi—Any model with a 40-pin GPIO header connector
• Digital I/O Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi—Provides a GPIO interface to connect your Pi to the digital
I/O mounting rack.
• I/O mounting rack—Holds I/O modules.
• Digital I/O modules—Wired directly to field sensors and actuators, these input and output (I/O)
modules from automation manufacturer Opto 22 have a long track record of reliable service worldwide.
• Power supply—The Pi can be powered from the rack or the rack from the Pi. An industrial quality rack
power supply is recommended.

DIGITAL I/O CARRIER BOARD FOR RASPBERRY PI

Opto 22’s Digital I/O Carrier Board for
Raspberry Pi (part number OPTO-P1-40P) is
the key part in the system. It connects your Pi
to the digital I/O rack. The Carrier Board
includes an interface cable and Pi board
mounting standoffs.
Insert the Carrier Board's cable into your Pi's
40-pin GPIO connector, and snap the board
onto a compatible Opto 22 I/O rack.
An auxiliary 40-pin connector on the Carrier
Board supports HAT add-on boards using
UART, SPI, or I2C.
Use your favorite Pi-supported programming
language to read and write to up to 16 digital
I/O points on the rack. Code samples and Digital I/O Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi
more programming information are available
on developer.opto22.com.
The industrially hardened Carrier Board withstands temperatures of -20 to 70 °C (operating) or -40 to 85 °C (in
storage) and relative humidity of 95% (non-condensing). It is CE approved and carries a warranty of 30
months from the date of manufacture.
See the Digital I/O Carrier Board for Raspberry Pi on our website.

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CHOOSE YOUR I/O FAMILY

Once you have your Pi and your Carrier Board, just choose the I/O family most suited to your needs: G4 or
SNAP.
NOTE: If you prefer to use Quad Pak or G1 I/O digital modules, the CarrierBoard also supports the following racks:
PB16HQ, PB4H, PB8H, and PB16H.

G4 I/O
G4 modules were first introduced in 1989 and are still manufactured today. G4 I/O modules have only 1 point
per module for maximum flexibility. Most output modules are individually fused and include an LED to
indicate status. Each output module can switch up to 3 A.
To choose your G4 rack and I/O, see Chapter 2: G4 Digital I/O.

SNAP I/O
SNAP I/O takes up less space with four points per module and costs less per point. Four LEDs are visible on the
top of the module to indicate status for each of the four points. Most output modules can switch up to 0.75 A
per point or a total of 3 A per module. If you need a higher current rating, SNAP-OMR6 modules can switch up
to 6 A per point.
To choose your SNAP rack and I/O, see Chapter 3: SNAP Digital I/O.

WHAT’S IN THIS BOOK

This Digital I/O for Raspberry Pi Selection Guide pulls together information on the digital I/O products you can
use with your Raspberry Pi:
Chapter 2: G4 Digital I/O—Choose your G4 mounting rack and I/O. Includes detailed drawings,
specifications, and wiring diagrams.
Chapter 3: SNAP Digital I/O—Choose your SNAP I/O and see drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams.
Chapter 4: Digital I/O Accessories—Find power supplies, fuses, and jumper straps for G4 and SNAP.
Chapter 5: Reading and Writing—Includes pin mapping diagrams.

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FOR HELP

FOR HELP
If you have any questions about these digital I/O products for Raspberry Pi and cannot find the answers you
need in this book or on our website, please contact Opto 22 Product Support. Technical support for all
Opto 22 products is free.
Phone: 800-TEK-OPTO (800-835-6786 toll-free NOTE: Email messages and phone calls
in the U.S. and Canada) to Opto 22 Product Support are
951-695-3080 grouped together and answered in the
Monday through Friday, order received.
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time

Fax: 951-695-3017

Email: support@opto22.com

Opto 22 website: www.opto22.com

When calling for technical support, be prepared to provide a complete description of your hardware and
operating system to the Product Support engineer. This information should include:
• Accessories installed
• Type of power supply
• Types of I/O modules and racks used
• Third-party devices installed
• Wiring for your system

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2: G4 Digital I/O

G4 WITH THE RASPBERRY PI AND DIGITAL I/O CARRIER BOARD

Your G4 system—complete with the Pi, Carrier Board, G4 mounting rack and 8 G4 I/O modules—looks
something like this:

See the following pages for details on parts of the G4 system:

Choose a G4 Mounting Rack page 6

Choose your G4 I/O Modules page 10
Power supplies and other accessories page 47

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CHOOSE A G4 MOUNTING RACK

G4 digital I/O mounting racks hold 8 or 16 single-point I/O modules and include these features:
• Modules are securely attached with a threaded captive hold-down screw. Modules can be inserted and
removed easily and quickly without disturbing field wiring.
• Spare fuse included for G4 output modules
• Barrier strips with screw terminals provide the field and mounting rack power connections.
• Uses a single 5 VDC power supply for control power (see “Power Supplies” on page 47)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 C; 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
• UL recognized, CSA certified, and CE compliant

A Note on Fuses
These G4 racks come equipped with a 1A fuse, which is sufficient for the Raspberry Pi, rack, and I/O modules.
However, it is not sufficient if you are using USB peripherals such as USB-WiFi dongles, displays, and hard
drives.
If you are using USB peripherals, you should replace the 1 A fuse in the rack with a 5 A fuse. For your
convenience a compatible 5 A fuse is shipped with the OPTO-P1-40P Carrier Board.
Also be sure to see “Power Supplies for G4” on page 47 and “G4 Fuses” on page 49.

Choose Your Rack

Choose a rack from the following table, and then see the referenced page in this chapter for detailed drawings
and specifications. The link on the part number takes you to the product on our website.
Fuse Tester
Number of
Channels

Modules

Modules

Built-in
Output

Field Control
Input

Model AC DC Special Features See

Connector Connector

screw-type 50-pin header Works with Opto 22 PBSC power page

G4PB8H 8     
barrier strip connector supply. Power indicator light. 7
screw-type 50-pin header Works with Opto 22 PBSC power page
G4PB16H 16     
barrier strip connector supply. Power indicator light. 8

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G4PB8H Mounting Rack

Description

The G4PB8H I/O mounting rack

accommodates up to eight G4
I/O modules.
The logic supply is fused with a
1A fuse. See “A Note on Fuses” on
page 6.

Specifications

Operating temperature 0 to 70 C

Interface connectors
Field: Screw-type barrier strip accommodates up to 10 AWG wire
Control: 50-pin header connector
Power: Two-position screw terminal or Opto 22 PBSC power supply

Dimensions—G4PB8H

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Connections—G4PB8H

Notes:
Control
1. Even pins on control connector Module Field
(Header
are connected by etch to Position (Terminal Strip)
Connector)
common.
2. +VCC and return connected to 0 47 1 and 2
terminals marked +5V and 1 45 3 and 4
GND.
2 43 5 and 6
3. At each module position on the
field terminal strip, the lower 3 41 7 and 8
number is always connected to 4 39 9 and 10
pin 1 of the I/O module.
4. Use only 5 VDC logic modules 5 37 11 and 12
when using the mounting rack 6 35 13 and 14
with a Raspberry Pi.
7 33 15 and 16

G4PB16H Mounting Rack

Description

The G4PB16H I/O mounting rack accommodates up to 16 G4 I/O modules.

The logic supply is fused with a 1A fuse. See “A Note on Fuses” on page 6.

Specifications

Operating temperature 0 to 70 C

Interface connectors
Field: Screw-type barrier strip accommodates up to 10 AWG wire
Control: 50-pin header connector
Power: Two-position screw terminal for Opto 22 PBSC power supply

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Dimensions—G4PB16H

Connections—G4PB16H

Notes:
Control
1. Even pins on control Module Field
(Header
connector are connected Position (Terminal Strip)
Connector)
by etch to common.
2. +VCC and return 0 47 1 and 2
connected to terminals 1 45 3 and 4
marked +5V and GND.
3. At each module position on 2 43 5 and 6
the field terminal strip, the 3 41 7 and 8
lower number is always
4 39 9 and 10
connected to pin 1 of the
I/O module. 5 37 11 and 12
4. Use only 5 VDC logic 6 35 13 and 14
modules when using the
7 33 15 and 16
mounting rack with a
Raspberry Pi. 8 31 17 and 18
9 29 19 and 20
10 27 21 and 22
11 25 23 and 24
12 23 25 and 26
13 21 27 and 28
14 19 29 and 30
15 17 31 and 32

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CHOOSE YOUR G4 I/O MODULES

Once you have your rack, you’re ready to choose input and output modules.
• Input modules monitor things; they bring status information into your Raspberry Pi.
• Output modules control things; based on logic in your Pi, they turn things on or off.

Features
The following features apply to all G4 I/O modules:
• Maximum flexibility with one point per module
• UL recognized, CSA certified, and CE compliant
• Passed NEMA Showering Arc Test (ICS 2-230)
• Meet IEEE Surge Withstand Specification (IEEE-472)
• Operating temperature: - 30 to 70 C.

Choose Your Module

Choose a module from the following table, then see the referenced page for detailed drawings and
specifications. The link on the module part number takes you to the product on our website.
Input Output AC DC Field Voltage Special Features Module See

1 10–32 VDC
   G4IDC5 page 11
12–32 VAC
  2.5–28 VDC Low-voltage input G4IDC5D page 11
 
1  35–60 VDC/AC G4IDC5G page 11

1 10–32 VDC
   Manual/auto switch G4IDC5MA page 11
12–32 VAC
  
2 90–140 VAC/DC G4IAC5 page 14
  
2 180–280 VAC/DC G4IAC5A page 14
   90–140 VAC/DC Low input resistance G4IAC5L page 14
  
2 90–140 VAC/DC manual/auto switch G4IAC5MA page 14
   NA Simulates input G4SWIN page 16
  5–60 VDC G4ODC5 page 17
  5–200 VDC G4ODC5A page 17
  5–60 VDC Manual/auto switch G4ODC5MA page 17
  120 VAC G4OAC5 page 19
  120/240 VAC G4OAC5A page 19
  120/240 VAC Normally closed G4OAC5A5 page 19
  120 VAC Manual/auto switch G4OAC5MA page 19
  120/240 VAC Manual/auto switch G4OAC5AMA page 19
   NA Simulates output G4SWOUT page 21
1
These DC input modules work with either DC or AC field voltages.
2 These AC input modules work with either AC or DC field voltages.

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G4 Digital DC Input Modules

Description

Opto 22’s G4 DC input modules are used to detect on/off DC voltage

levels. Typical applications for DC input modules include sensing
the presence or absence of voltage with devices such as proximity
switches, limit switches, selector switches, push buttons,
photoelectric switches, and TTL-compatible devices.
All modules include a built-in LED status indicator.
All DC input modules except the G4IDC5K and the G4IDC5D are
designed with filtering on the input and a hysteresis amplifier,
providing high noise rejection and transient-free, “clean” switching.

Special features:
• The low-cost G4IDC5D is used for data acquisition.
• The G4IDC5MA features a manual-on/manual-off/automatic switch, ideal for diagnostic testing of
control applications.

Specifications—DC Input Modules

Units G4IDC5 G4IDC5D G4IDC5G

VDC 10–32 2.5–28 35–60

Input voltage range
VAC 12–32 — 35–60
Key feature — High speed —
Input current at maximum line mA 25 30 6
Isolation, input-to-output (transient):
1 ms V 4000 4000 4000
1 minute V 1500 1500 1500
Turn-on time ms 5 1 10
Turn-off time ms 5 1.5 10
Input allowed for off-state mA, V 1, 3 0.2, 1 0.7, 7
Nominal output supply voltage VDC 5 5 5
Output supply voltage range VDC 4.5–6 4.5–6 4.5–6
Output supply current at
mA 12 12 12
nominal logic voltage
Input resistance (R1 in schematic) ohms 1.5 K 900 10 K
Control resistance (Rc in schematic) ohms 220 470 220
Output voltage drop V @ 50 mA 0.4 0.4 0.4
Output current (sinking) mA 50 50 50
microamps @
Output leakage with no input 100 10 100
30 VDC
Transistor V breakdown 30 30 30
Temperature:
Operating °C –30 to +70 –30 to +70 –30 to +70
Storage °C –30 to +85 –30 to +85 –30 to +85

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Specifications—DC Input Module with manual/auto switch

Units G4IDC5MA

VDC 10–32
Input voltage range
VAC 12–32
Diagnostic
Key feature
switch
Input current at maximum line mA 25
Isolation, input-to-output (transient):
1 ms V 4000
1 minute V 1500
Turn-on time ms 5
Turn-off time ms 5
Input allowed for off-state mA, V 1, 3
Nominal output supply voltage VDC 5
Output supply voltage range VDC 4.5–6
Output supply current at
mA 12
nominal logic voltage
Input resistance (R1 in schematic) ohms 1.5 K
Control resistance (Rc in schematic) ohms 220
Output voltage drop V @ 50 mA 0.4
Output current (sinking) mA 50
Output leakage with no input microamps @ 30 VDC 100
Transistor V breakdown 30
Temperature:
Operating °C –30 to +70
Storage °C –30 to +85
* At 5Vp-p square wave input, 50% duty cycle.
** Not for use with Opto 22 brains.

Dimensions—DC Input Modules

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Schematics—DC Input Modules

To wire sensors to G4 inputs, see “G4 I/O Field Wiring” on page 22.

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G4 Digital AC Input Modules

Description

Opto 22’s G4 AC input modules are used to detect on/off AC

voltage levels. Typical applications for AC input modules include
sensing the presence or absence of voltage with devices such as
proximity switches, limit switches, float switches, selector switches,
push buttons, toggle switches, and thermostats.
All modules include a built-in LED status indicator.
All AC input modules are designed with filtering on the input and a
hysteresis amplifier, providing high noise rejection and
transient-free “clean” switching.

The G4IAC5MA module features a manual-on/manual-off/automatic switch, ideal for diagnostic testing of
control applications.

Specifications—AC Input Modules

Units G4IAC5* G4IAC5L* G4IAC5A* G4IAC5MA*

Input voltage range VAC or VDC 90–140 90–140 180–280 90–140
Key feature -- -- Low R in -- Diagnostic switch
Input current at maximum line mA 5 11 5 5
Isolation, input-to-output (transient):
1 ms V 4000 4000 4000 4000
1 minute V 1500 1500 1500 1500
Turn-on time ms 20 20 20 20
Turn-off time ms 20 20 20 20
Input allowed for off-state mA, V 1.4, 40 3, 45 0.7, 45 1.4, 40
Nominal output voltage supply VDC 5 5 5 5
Output supply voltage range VDC 4.5–6 4.5–6 4.5–6 4.5–6
Output supply current at
mA 12 12 12 12
nominal logic voltage
Input resistance (R1 in schematic) ohms 28 K 14 K 70K 28 K
Control resistance (Rc in schematic) ohms 220 220 220 220
Output voltage drop V @ 50 mA 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
Output current (sinking) mA 50 50 50 50
microamps @
Output leakage with no input 100 100 100 100
30 VDC
Transistor V breakdown 30 30 30 30
Temperature
Operating: C -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70
Storage: C -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85
* Compatible with Raspberry Pi

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Dimensions—AC Input Modules

Schematics—AC Input Modules

To wire sensors to G4 inputs, see “G4 I/O Field Wiring” on page 22.

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G4 Digital Input Test Module

Description

Opto 22’s G4SWIN input test module is used to simulate an input on an

I/O mounting rack. This module is ideal for simulating discrete external
events when testing application software.
Each module contains a toggle switch that closes a contact on the logic
side. An internal resistor limits the current through the switch and
provides a load similar to that of an actual input module. An internal
debounce circuit allows rapid switch closures without false counts.
The G4SWIN has no internal connection between logic and field inputs. A
built-in LED indicates the simulated on/off status.

Specifications—Digital Input Test Module

Isolation, input-to-output (transient):

1 ms 4000 volts
1 minute 1500 volts
Temperature:
Operating -30 to +70C
Storage -30 to +85C

Dimensions and Schematics—Digital Input Test Module

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G4 Digital DC Output Modules

Description

Opto 22’s G4 DC output modules are used to control or switch DC

loads. Typical applications for DC output modules include switching
loads such as DC relays, solenoids, motor starters, lamps, and
indicators.
All modules include a built-in LED status indicator.
The G4ODC5MA module features a manual-on/manual-off/
automatic switch, ideal for diagnostic testing of control
applications.

Specifications—DC Output Modules

Units G4ODC5 G4ODC5A G4ODC5MA

Maximum line voltage VDC 60 200 60

Output voltage range VDC 5–60 5–200 5–60
Diagnostic
Key feature — — —
switch
Current rating:
At 45 °C ambient A 3 1 3
At 70 °C ambient A 2 0.55 2
Isolation input-to-output (transient):
1 ms volts 4000 4000 4000
1 minute 1500 1500 1500
Off-state leakage at maximum voltage mA 1 1 1
Control resistance (Rc in schematic) W 220 220 220
One-second surge A 5 5 5
micro-
Turn-on time 100 100 100
seconds
micro-
Turn-off time 750 750 750
seconds
Output voltage drop maximum peak V 1.6 1.6 1.6
Nominal logic voltage VDC 5 5 5
Logic voltage range VDC 4–8 4–8 4–8
Logic pickup voltage VDC 4 4 4
Logic dropout voltage VDC 1 1 1
Logic input current at nominal logic voltage mA 12 12 12
Temperature:
Operating °C -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70
Storage °C -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85

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Dimensions—DC Output Modules

Schematics—DC Output Modules

To wire devices to G4 outputs, see “G4 I/O Field Wiring” on page 22.

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G4 Digital AC Output Modules

Description

Opto 22’s G4 AC output modules are used to control or switch AC

loads. Typical applications for AC output modules include switching
loads such as AC relays, solenoids, motor starters, heaters, lamps,
and indicators.
Each module features zero voltage turn-on and zero current
turn-off. All AC output modules are equivalent to single-pole,
single-throw, normally open contacts (Form A, SPST-NO) except the
G4OAC5A5, which is equivalent to a single-pole, single-throw,
normally closed contact (Form B, SPST-NC).
All digital AC output modules include a built-in LED status indicator.
The G4OAC5MA and G4OAC5AMA modules each feature a
manual-on/manual-off/automatic switch, ideal for diagnostic
testing of control applications.

Specifications—AC Output Modules

Units G4OAC5 G4OAC5A G4OAC5A5 G4OAC5MA G4OAC5AMA

Nominal line voltage VAC 120 120/240 120/240 120 120/240

Output voltage range VAC 12–140 24–280 24–280 12–140 24–280
Diagnostic Diagnostic
Key feature — — — Normally closed
switch switch
Current rating:
At 45 °C ambient A 3 3 3 3 3
At 70 °C ambient A 2 2 2 2 2
UL Motor Load Rating A 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Isolation input-to-
output (transient):
volts
1 ms 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000
1 minute 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500
Off-state leakage at
mARMS 5 1.25/2.5 1.25/2.5 5 1.25/2.5
nominal voltage (60 Hz)
Nominal logic voltage VDC 5 5 5 5 5
Logic voltage range VDC 4–8 4–8 4–8 4–8 4–8
Logic pickup voltage VDC 4 4 4 4 4
Logic dropout voltage VDC 1 1 1 1 1
Logic input current at
mA 12 12 12 12 12
nominal logic voltage
Control resistance
ohms 220 220 220 220 220
(Rc in schematic)
One-cycle surge A peak 80 80 80 80 80
Turn-on time @ 60 Hz milliseconds 8.3** 8.3** 8.3** 8.3** 8.3**
Turn-off time @ 60 Hz milliseconds 8.3*** 8.3*** 8.3*** 8.3*** 8.3***
Peak repetitive voltage VAC 500 500 500 500 500
Minimum load current mA 20 20 20 20 20

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Units G4OAC5 G4OAC5A G4OAC5A5 G4OAC5MA G4OAC5AMA

Output voltage drop

V 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6
maximum peak
Operating frequency Hz 25–65 25–65 25–65 25–65 25–65
V/micro-sec
dV/dT-off-state 200 200 200 200 200
onds
snubbed for snubbed for snubbed for snubbed for snubbed for
dV/dT-commutating -- 0.5 power 0.5 power 0.5 power 0.5 power 0.5 power
factor load factor load factor load factor load factor load
Temperature
Operating: °C -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70 -30 to +70
Storage: °C -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85 -30 to +85
** One-half cycle maximum. Module turns on at the zero volt crossing of the AC sine wave.
*** One-half cycle maximum. Module turns off at the zero current crossing of the AC sine wave.

Dimensions—AC Output Modules

Schematics—AC Output Modules

To wire devices to G4 outputs, see “G4 I/O Field Wiring” on page 22.

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G4 Digital Output Test Module

Description

Opto 22’s G4SWOUT output test module is used to simulate a G4 output

on an I/O mounting rack. It is ideal for testing field wiring and devices by
simulating an output from the computer.
Each module contains a manual toggle switch on the field side. The
switch closes a contact that shorts the field terminals to turn on a field
output.
The switch handles 3 amps at 250 VAC/VDC. Internally, there is no
connection between the field and logic sides of the module.

Specifications—Output Test Module

Output voltage range 250 VAC/VDC

Isolation, input-to-output (transient) 4000 volts
Temperature:
Operating -30 to +70C
Storage -30 to +85C

Dimensions and Schematics—Output Test Module

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G4 I/O FIELD WIRING

The diagrams in this chapter show you how to wire G4 I/O modules to your sensors and actuators.

Input Modules Using DC Field Voltages

Use this diagram for the following modules:

G4IDC5 G4IDC5G G4IAC5

G4IDC5B G4IDC5K G4IAC5A
G4IDC5D G4IDC5MA G4IC5MA

NOTE: The AC input modules listed above will work with either AC or DC field voltages. If you are using them with AC
voltages, see “Input Modules Using AC Field Voltages,” below. If you are using them with DC field voltages, follow this
diagram:

Input Modules Using AC Field Voltages

Use this diagram for the following modules:

G4IAC5 G4IDC5 NOTE: The DC input modules listed at left will work with either DC or AC field
G4IAC5A G4IDC5G voltages. For DC voltages, see “Input Modules Using DC Field Voltages,” above.
G4IAC5MA G4ID5MA For AC voltages, use this diagram:

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Output Modules Using DC Field Voltages

Use this diagram for G4IAC5 modules you are using with DC voltages, and for the following modules:
G4ODC5
G4ODC5A
G4ODC5MA

Output Modules Using AC Field Voltages

Use the diagram on this page for the following modules:
G4OAC5
G4OAC5A
G4OAC5A5
G4OAC5MA
G4OAC5AMA
NOTE: The load can go on either terminal because AC modules are non-polar.

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3: SNAP Digital I/O

SNAP WITH THE RASPBERRY PI AND DIGITAL I/O CARRIER BOARD

Your SNAP system—complete with the Pi, Carrier Board, SNAP mounting rack and 4 G4 I/O modules
(a total of 16 I/O points)—looks something like this:

See the following pages for details on parts of the SNAP system:

SNAP Mounting Rack page 26

Choose your SNAP I/O modules page 27
Power supplies and other accessories page 47

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SNAP MOUNTING RACK

You use the SNAP-D4M rack with the Digital I/O Carrier
Board. This rack holds 4 SNAP I/O modules, each containing
4 points, for a total of 16 points on the rack.
Field devices are wired directly to the top-mounted
removable connectors on the SNAP I/O modules. .
Use the two 4-40 by ½-inch standard machine screws
provided with each module to secure the module in
position.
The SNAP rack can be panel mounted or DIN-rail mounted
(with optional DIN rail clips). The rack uses a single 5 VDC
power source.
The rack ships with a 1 A fuse. If you are using USB
peripherals, replace it with a 4 A fuse. One is included with
the OPTO-P1-40P Carrier Board for convenience.

Specifications Power Schematic

Length 4.19 in. (106.43 mm)
Center to center length 1.98 in. (50.29 mm)
Number of center positions 2
Power Requirements 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC @ 200 mA max.
Operating Temperature Range 0° to 70°C
Relative Humidity 95%, non-condensing
Warranty 30 months from date of manufacture

Dimensional Drawing

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CHOOSE YOUR SNAP I/O MODULES

Next, choose the input and output modules you need.
• Input modules monitor things; they bring status information into your Raspberry Pi.
• Output modules control things; based on logic in your Pi, they turn things on or off.

Features
The following features apply to all SNAP digital I/O modules:
• Four channels per module
• Convenient pluggable wiring terminals
• Channel-specific LEDs
• UL and CE approved (some modules carry additional approvals)
• Accept 22 to 14 AWG wire

Choose Your Module

Choose a module from the following table, then see the referenced page for detailed drawings and
specifications. The link on the module part number takes you to the product on our website.
Input Output AC DC Field Voltage Special Features Module See
   90-140 VAC/VDC SNAP-IAC5 page 29
   180-280 VAC/VDC SNAP-IAC5A page 29
Isolated channels, manual/auto
   90-140 VAC/VDC SNAP-IAC5MA page 29
switches
   10-32 VAC/VDC SNAP-IDC5 page 30
  2.5-28 VDC SNAP-IDC5D page 30
   35-75 VAC/VDC SNAP-IDC5G page 30
  15-32 VDC Leakage-tolerant SNAP-IDC5-HT page 30
Isolated channels, manual/auto
   10-32 VDC/VAC SNAP-IDC5MA page 29
switches
   NA Contact status, normally open SNAP-IDC5-SW page 31
  NA Contact status, normally closed SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC page 31
  12-250 VAC SNAP-OAC5 page 33
  12-250 VAC Isolated channels SNAP-OAC5-I page 33
Isolated channels, manual/auto
  12-250 VAC SNAP-OAC5MA page 33
switches
  5-60 VDC Load sourcing SNAP-ODC5SRC page 34
  5-60 VDC Load sinking SNAP-ODC5SNK page 34
  5-200 VDC Load sinking SNAP-ODC5ASNK page 35
Isolated channels, manual/auto
  5-60 VDC SNAP-ODC5MA page 35
switches
  5-60 VDC Isolated channels SNAP-ODC5-I page 35
  5-200 VDC Isolated channels SNAP-ODC5A-I page 35
 NA Mechanical power relay, Form C SNAP-OMR6-C page 36
Mechanical power relay, Form C, with page 36
 NA SNAP-OMR6T-C
integrated transient suppression

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SNAP Digital Input Modules

Opto 22’s SNAP input modules are used to
sense on or off status for AC or DC voltages
from such sources as proximity switches,
push buttons, or auxiliary contacts.
Most SNAP digital input modules can handle
either AC or DC input voltage. Check module
specs below to be sure.
Special features:
• The SNAP-IDC5G is ideal for detecting
48 VDC in telecom applications.
• The SNAP-IDC5-HT is designed for
sensors that have a high leakage
current.
• SNAP-IAC5MA and SNAP-IDC5MA
SNAP digital input module
feature
manual-on/manual-off/automatic
switches, ideal for testing control
applications. The switches override
input from field devices, so you can
determine whether a problem lies in
the application or in the device.
For wiring diagrams, see page 38. For
dimensional drawings, see page 41.

Input module with

manual/auto switches

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Specifications: SNAP Digital Input Modules

SNAP-IAC5 SNAP-IAC5A SNAP-IAC5MA SNAP-IDC5MA

Key Feature -- -- Diagnostic switches Diagnostic switches

Wire size 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG
Torque, hold-down
4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
screws
Torque, connector
5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
screws
Field Side Ratings (each channel)
Nominal Input Voltage 120 VAC/VDC 240 VAC/VDC 120 VAC/VDC 24 VAC/VDC
Channel-to-channel iso- 300 VAC 300 VAC 300 VAC 300 VAC
lation (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient)
Input Voltage Range 90–140 VAC/VDC 180–280 VAC/VDC 90–140 VAC/VDC 10–32 VAC/VDC
Turn-on Voltage 90 VAC/VDC 180 VAC/VDC 90 VAC/VDC 10 VAC/VDC
Turn-off Voltage 35 VAC/VDC 35 VAC/VDC 35 VAC/VDC 3 VAC/VDC
Input Resistance 169 K ohms (nominal) 305 K ohms (nominal) 169 K ohms (nominal) 15 K ohms (nominal)
Logic Side Ratings
<.5 V max. (on) <.5 V max. (on) <.5 V max. (on) <0.5 V max. (on)
@ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking
Logic Output Voltage
2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off)
@ 400 mA sourcing @ 400 mA sourcing @ 400 mA sourcing @ 400 mA sourcing
Logic Supply Voltage* 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum
Negative True Logic TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL
Output Drive TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL
Module Ratings
Number of Channels Per
4 4 4 4
Module
Turn-on Time 30 msec 30 msec 30 msec 5 msec
Turn-off Time 30 msec 30 msec 30 msec 15 msec
Optical Isolation, Field to
4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient)
Logic
-20 °C to 70 °C, operating -20 °C to 70 °C, operating -20 °C to 70 °C, operating -20 °C to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 °C to 85 °C, storage -40 °C to 85 °C, storage -40 °C to 85 °C, storage -40 °C to 85 °C, storage
UL, CE, CSA, RoHS, UL, CE, CSA, RoHS,
Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS CE, RoHS, DFARS
DFARS DFARS
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime 30 months 30 months
* When used with an I/O processor (brain or on-the-rack controller), the processor requires 5.0 to 5.2 VDC.

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Specifications: SNAP Digital Input Modules (continued)

SNAP-IDC5 SNAP-IDC5D SNAP-IDC5G SNAP-IDC5-HT

Key Feature -- -- -- Leakage-tolerant

Wire size 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG
Torque, hold-down
4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
screws
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)

Field Side Ratings (each channel)

Nominal Input Voltage 24 VAC/VDC 5 VDC 48 VAC/VDC 24 VAC/VDC

Channel-to-channel isola- 300 VAC 300 VAC 300 VAC 300 VAC
tion (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient) (1,500 V transient)
Input Voltage Range 10–32 VAC/VDC 2.5–28 VDC 35–75 VAC/VDC 15–32 VAC/VDC
Turn-on Voltage 10 VAC/VDC 2.5 VDC 35 VAC/VDC 15 VAC/VDC
Turn-off Voltage 3 VAC/VDC 1 VDC 7 VAC/VDC 8 VAC/VDC
Input Resistance 15 K ohms (nominal) 3 K ohms (nominal) 64 K ohms (nominal) 3 K ohms (nominal)

Logic Side Ratings

<.5 V max. (on) <.5 V max. (on) <.5 V max. (on) <.5 V max. (on)
@ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking @ 2 mA sinking
Logic Output Voltage
2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off) 2.7 V min. (off)
@ 0.4 mA sourcing @ 0.4 mA sourcing @ 0.4 mA sourcing @ 0.4 mA sourcing
Logic Supply Voltage*** 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum
Negative True Logic Out- TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL TTL 74 Series = 1 UL
put Drive TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL TTL 74LS Series = 5 UL

Module Ratings

Number of Channels Per

4 4 4 4
Module
Turn-on Time 5 msec 1 msec 5 msec 20 msec
Turn-off Time 15 msec 1 msec 15 msec 25 msec
Optical Isolation
4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient)
(Field Side to Logic Side)
-20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage
UL, CE, CSA, RoHS, UL, CE, CSA, RoHS,
Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS CE, RoHS, DFARS
DFARS DFARS
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime
* At 20kHz, 5Vp-p square wave input, 50% duty cycle.
** At 20kHz, 28Vp-p square wave input, 50% duty cycle.
*** When used with an I/O processor (brain or on-the-rack controller), the processor requires 5.0 to 5.2 VDC.

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SNAP Dry Contact Modules

The SNAP-IDC5-SW and SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC modules supply power
to an external dry contact switch and sense switch closure
(SNAP-IDC5-SW) or opening (SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC).
For wiring diagram, see page 39. For dimensional drawings, see
page 41.

Specifications: SNAP Dry Contact Modules

Field Side Ratings (each channel)

Open Circuit Voltage

15 VDC typical
(Switch Open)
Short Circuit Current
7 milliamps nominal
(Switch Closed)
Minimum Off Resistance >20 K ohms
Maximum Allowable On
Resistance (Wire + Con- 500 ohms
tact Resistance)

Logic Side Ratings

<0.5 V max. (switch closed; LED on)

Logic Output Voltage for
@ 2 mA sinking
SNAP-IDC5-SW
2.7 V min. (switch open; LED off)
(normally open)
@ 0.4 mA sourcing
<0.5 V max.(switch closed; LED off)
Logic Output Voltage for
@ 2 mA sinking
SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC
2.7 V min. (switch open; LED on)
(normally closed)
@ 0.4 mA sourcing
Maximum Operating
Common Mode Voltage
250 V
(Field Term to Logic Con-
nector)
Power Requirements 5 VDC (±0.25) @ 200 mA

Module Ratings

Number of Channels Per

4
Module
Turn-on Time 5 msec
Turn-off Time 25 msec
Channel-to-channel Isola-
None
tion
Input-to-output Isolation 1500 V AC/DC
Wire size 22 to 14 AWG
Torque, hold-down screws 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
-20 °C to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 °C to 85 °C, storage
UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS
Agency Approvals
FM (SNAP-IDC5SW only)
Warranty Lifetime

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SNAP Digital Output Modules

Opto 22 SNAP digital output modules are used
to switch up to four separate AC or DC loads.
Features:
• Convenient pluggable wiring terminals
accept 22 to 14 AWG wire
• Channel-specific LEDs
• DC outputs available in either a source or
sink configuration
• AC outputs feature zero-voltage turn on
and zero-current turn off to minimize
transient switching.
• Fused output modules use a standard fuse
with a convenient handle for easy
replacement.
SNAP digital output module
Modules with special features:
• SNAP-OAC5-i, SNAP-ODC5-i, and
SNAP-ODC5A-i modules provide four
isolated output channels.
• SNAP-OAC5MA and SNAP-ODC5MA include
manual-on/manual-off/automatic
switches, ideal for diagnostic testing of
control applications. The switches override
output from the application, so you can
quickly check field device wiring. These
modules each contain four isolated
channels.
For wiring diagrams, see page 38. For
dimensional drawings, see page 41.

Output module with

manual/auto switches

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Specifications: SNAP AC Output Modules

SNAP-OAC5 SNAP-OAC5MA SNAP-OAC5-i

Diagnostic switches
Key Feature -- Four isolated channels
Four isolated channels
Torque, hold-down screws 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
Field Side Ratings (each channel)
Line Voltage - Range 12–250 VAC 12–250 VAC 12–250 VAC
Line Voltage - Nominal 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC 120/240 VAC
Current Rating
3 amps per module 3 amps per module 3 amps per module
0 °C to 70 °C Ambient
One Cycle Surge 80 amps peak (50/60 Hz) 80 amps peak (50/60 Hz) 80 amps peak (50/60 Hz)
Minimum Load Current 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA
Output Voltage Drop 1.6 volts max.@ 0.75 amps 1.6 volts max.@ 0.75 amps 1.6 volts max.@ 0.75 amps
Off-state Leakage at 2.5 mA @ 240 VAC 2.5 mA @ 240 VAC 2.5 mA @ 240 VAC
Nominal Voltage - 60 Hz 1.25 mA @ 120 VAC 1.25 mA @ 120 VAC 1.25 mA @ 120 VAC
Peak Blocking Voltage 500 V 500 V 500 V
Operating Frequency 25–65 Hz 25–65 Hz 25–65 Hz
dV/ dt - Off-state 200 volts/msec 200 volts/msec 200 volts/msec
Snubbed for rated 0.5 power factor Snubbed for rated 0.5 power Snubbed for rated 0.5 power
dV/ dt - Commutating
load factor load factor load
250 VAC - 4A 5x20 mm
Fuse Has four isolated channels. Has four isolated channels.
Fast-acting Bell Fuse Part: BEL 5HF4
(Common to all Channels) User must provide own fusing. User must provide own fusing.
Opto 22 Part: SNAP-FUSE4AB
300 VAC 300 VAC
Channel-to-channel isolation Not applicable
(1500 V transient) (1500 V transient)
Logic Side Ratings
Pickup Voltage 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA
Dropout Voltage 1 VDC 1 VDC 1 VDC
Control Resistance 220 ohms 220 ohms 220 ohms
Logic Supply Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum
Module Ratings
Number of Channels Per Module 4 4 4
0.5 cycle maximum 0.5 cycle maximum 0.5 cycle maximum
Turn-on Time
(zero volts crossover) (zero volts crossover) (zero volts crossover)
0.5 cycle maximum 0.5 cycle maximum 0.5 cycle maximum
Turn-off Time
(zero current crossover) (zero current crossover) (zero current crossover)
Isolation (Field Side to Logic Side) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient)
-20 ° to 70 °C, operating -20 ° to 70 °C, operating -20 ° to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 ° to 85 °C, storage -40 ° to 85 °C, storage -40 ° to 85 °C, storage
Wire size range 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG
Agency Approvals UL, CE, CSA, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS
Warranty Lifetime 30 months Lifetime

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Specifications: SNAP DC Output Modules

SNAP-ODC5SRC SNAP-ODC5SNK
Key Feature Load sourcing Load sinking
Torque, hold-down screws 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
Field Side Ratings (each channel)
Line Voltage - Range 5–60 VDC 5–60 VDC
Line Voltage - Nominal 5–48 VDC 5–48 VDC
Current Rating 0 °C to 70 °C Ambient 3 amps per module 3 amps per module
5 amps peak for 5 amps peak for
Surge Current
1 second 1 second
Minimum Load 20 mA 20 mA
Output Voltage Drop 1.6 volts max.@ 0.75 amps 1.6 volts max.@ 0.75 amps
Off-state Leakage 1 mA @ 60 VDC 1 mA @ 60 VDC
Peak Blocking Voltage 60 VDC 60 VDC
250 VAC - 4A 5x20 mm 250 VAC - 4A 5x20 mm
Fuse Fast-acting Bell Fuse Part No. Fast-acting Bell Fuse Part No.
(Common to all Channels) BEL 5HF4 BEL 5HF4
Opto 22 Part SNAP-FUSE4AB Opto 22 Part SNAP-FUSE4AB
Channel-to-channel isolation Not applicable Not applicable
Logic Side Ratings
Pickup Voltage 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA
Dropout Voltage 1 VDC 1 VDC
Control Resistance 220 ohms 220 ohms
Logic Supply Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum
Module Ratings
Number of Channels Per Module 4 4
Turn-on Time 100 usec 100 usec
Turn-off Time 750 usec 750 usec
Isolation (Field Side to Logic Side) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient)
-20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage
Wire size range 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG
Agency Approvals UL, CE, CSA, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, CSA, RoHS, DFARS
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime

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Specifications: SNAP DC Output Modules (continued)

SNAP-ODC5MA SNAP-ODC5-i SNAP-ODC5A-i SNAP-ODC5ASNK

Diagnostic switches
Key Feature Four isolated channels Four isolated channels Load sinking
Four isolated channels
Torque, hold-down screws 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m) 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
Field Side Ratings (each channel)
Line Voltage - Range 5–60 VDC 5–60 VDC 5–200 VDC 5–200 VDC
Line Voltage - Nominal 5–48 VDC 5–48 VDC 5–200 VDC 5–200 VDC
Current Rating 2 amps per module
3 amps per module 3 amps per module 3 amps per module
0 °C to 70 °C Ambient 0.5 amps per channel
1.5 amps peak for 5 amps peak for 5 amps peak for 5 amps peak for
Surge Current
1 second 1 second 1 second 1 second
Minimum Load 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA 20 mA
1.6 volts max.@ 1.6 volts max.@ 1.6 volts max.@ 1.6 volts max.@
Output Voltage Drop
0.75 amps 0.75 amps 0.75 amps 0.75 amps
Off-state Leakage 1 mA @ 60 VDC 1 mA @ 60 VDC 1 mA @ 200 VDC 1 mA @ 200 VDC
Peak Blocking Voltage 60 VDC 60 VDC 200 VDC 200 VDC
250 VAC - 4A 5x20 mm
Has four isolated Has four isolated Has four isolated Fast-acting Bell Fuse
Fuse
channels. User must channels. User must channels. User must Part: BEL 5HF4
(Common to all Channels)
provide own fusing. provide own fusing. provide own fusing. Opto 22 Part:
SNAP-FUSE4AB
Channel-to-channel 300 VAC 300 VAC 300 VAC
Not applicable
isolation (1500 V transient) (1500 V transient) (1500 V transient)
Logic Side Ratings
Pickup Voltage 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA 4 V @ 5.5 mA
Dropout Voltage 1 VDC 1 VDC 1 VDC 1 VDC
Control Resistance 220 ohms 220 ohms 220 ohms 220 ohms
Logic Supply Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum 50 mA maximum
Module Ratings
Number of Channels Per
4 4 4 4
Module
Turn-on Time 100 usec 100 usec 100 usec 100 usec
Turn-off Time 750 usec 750 usec 750 usec 750 usec
Isolation (Field Side to Logic
4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient) 4,000 volts (transient)
Side)
-20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage -40 to 85 °C, storage
Wire size range 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG 22 to 14 AWG
Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS
Warranty 30 months Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime

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SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules

SNAP mechanical power relay output modules offer four isolated
channels for switching loads of up to 6 amps at 250 VAC or 30 VDC.
Each contact can carry 6 amps, and having more than one channel on
at the same time does not reduce the amount of power each channel
can carry.
Because these are form C modules, each of the four mechanical
contacts can be wired as normally open or normally closed. Fusing is
not provided; you must provide fusing when wiring the module.
See wiring diagrams on page 40 and dimensional drawings on page 44.

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Specifications: SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules

SNAP-OMR6-C SNAP-OMR6T-C

Field Side Ratings (each channel)

Contact Configuration Form C (SPDT, normally open or closed) Form C (SPDT, normally open or closed)
Line Voltage - Range 0–250 VAC or 5–30 VDC 0–250 VAC or 5–30 VDC
Current Rating 6 amps switching @ 250 VAC / 30 VDC 6 amps switching @ 250 VAC / 30 VDC
Surge Current 6 amps 6 amps
Minimum Load 5 VDC, 10 mA 5 VDC, 10 mA
Contact Resistance  100 milliohms  100 milliohms
Leakage Current none < 1 microamp @ 250 VAC
Clamping Voltage (for transient sup-
External transient suppression required 440 V nominal
pression)
Duty Cycle -- Not applicable -- 1 Hz
Switching Power 1500 VA / 144 W (DC) 1500 VA / 144 W (DC)
Peak Blocking Voltage 250 VAC @ 360 Vpk 250 VAC @ 360 Vpk
Channel-to-channel isolation 300 VAC (1500 Vtransient) 300 VAC (1500 Vtransient)

Logic Side Ratings

Pickup Voltage 1 V @ 2 mA 1 V @ 2 mA
Dropout Voltage 4 VDC 4 VDC
Control Resistance 220 ohms 220 ohms
Logic Supply Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC 5 VDC ± 0.25 VDC
Logic Supply Current 160 mA maximum 160 mA maximum

Module Ratings

Number of Channels Per Module 4 4

Turn-on Time 8 milliseconds 8 milliseconds
Turn-off Time 8 milliseconds 8 milliseconds
Torque, hold-down screws 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m) 4 in-lb (0.45 N-m)
Single gray connector: 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
Torque, connector screws 5.26 in-lb (0.6 N-m)
Black connectors: 1.7 in-lb (0.2 N-m)
-20 to 70 °C, operating -20 to 70 °C, operating
Temperature
-30 to 85 °C, storage -30 to 85 °C, storage
Agency Approvals UL, CE, RoHS, DFARS UL, CE RoHS, DFARS
Mechanical Life 10 x 106 operations 10 x 106 operations
Operational Life 30 x 103 operations 30 x 103 operations
Warranty 30 months 30 months

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WIRING DIAGRAMS

Wiring: Most SNAP Digital Input and Output Modules

(except Dry Contact and Mechanical Power Relay Modules)
For dry contact modules, see page 39. For mechanical power relay modules, see page 40.

MA Modules with Manual/Auto Switches (Top View)

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Wiring: Dry Contact Modules

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Wiring: Mechanical Power Relay Modules

NOTE: On all SNAP mechanical power relay modules, external transient protection is
recommended for highly inductive loads.

SNAP-OMR6T-C Field Connections

Note: User must provide own fusing.

CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3

NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC

SNAP-OMR6-C Field Connections - GrayTerminal

Note: User must provide own fusing.

CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3

NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC

NOTE: For DC loads, install a reverse-biased diode, such as an

1N4005 (or equivalent) at the load.

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

All SNAP Input Models Except MA

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All SNAP Output Models Except MA and Mechanical Relays

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All MA Models

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All SNAP Mechanical Power Relay Output Modules

12-position field wiring terminal

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Bottom, All Models

IMPORTANT: The mounting rack connector has 24 pins; the module

connector has 20 pins. The extra pins on the mounting rack connector
prevent misalignment of the module during installation.

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4: Digital I/O Accessories

OVERVIEW OF ACCESSORIES
Accessories for Digital I/O for Raspberry Pi include the following:
• Power Supplies—see below.
• Fuses—see page 47.
• Jumper straps—see page 50.

POWER SUPPLIES
You can power the rack from the Pi or power the Pi from the rack. We recommend powering the Pi from the
rack, to ensure sufficient, consistent, and reliable power to all devices connected to the Pi. Choose your power
supply based on your system: G4 below, or SNAP on page 48.

Power Supplies for G4

For G4 systems, the following industrial power supplies are available to power
the Pi, rack, and I/O modules.
Input Output Part
Comments
voltage Current number

Screws to threaded contacts on the

12/24 VDC 1.5 A PBSC mounting rack; fits conveniently under-
neath the Carrier Board

USB peripherals: If you are using USB-powered peripherals attached to the Pi (like hard drives, displays, or
WiFi dongles) you require a larger power supply that puts out more current. We recommend a 5 V power
supply rated 2.5 A to 5 A, connected to the rack power terminals.
If you are powering through the Pi, follow the Raspberry Pi Project's 2.5 A recommendation.
Note that if you’re using peripherals, you’ll also need to replace the mounting rack’s 1 A fuse with a 5 A fuse
(included with the Digital I/O Carrier Board). See “Fuses” on page 49.

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Power Supplies for SNAP

For a SNAP system for Raspberry Pi, you’ll need a 5 V power supply connected to the SNAP-D4M rack’s power
terminals. To determine the size supply you need, fill out the following worksheet.
For help on your Pi’s power requirements, see the Pi FAQ.
X Power
Total Power Required
Item Quantity Requirements
(Amps)
(Amps)
Raspberry Pi (check your model’s specs) 1
USB peripherals (total) ---
SNAP-D4M mounting rack 1 0.20 0.20
SNAP-IDC5-SW
0.20
SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC
SNAP-OMR6-C
0.16
SNAP-OMR6T-C
All other SNAP digital input or output modules 0.05
Total current needed for system:

Here’s an example of how you’d use the worksheet. Suppose you have:
• Raspberry Pi 3 model B
• Peripherals plugged into the Pi’s USB ports that require 1 A total current
• Two SNAP-IDC5-SW, one SNAP-OMR6-C, and one SNAP-OAC5-I on the rack
You’d complete the worksheet like this:
X Power
Total Power Required
Item Quantity Requirements
(Amps)
(Amps)

Raspberry Pi (check your model’s specs) 1 1.34 1.34

USB peripherals (total) --- 1.00 1.00
SNAP-D4M mounting rack 1 0.20 0.20
SNAP-IDC5-SW
SNAP-IDC5-SW-NC
2 0.20 0.40
SNAP-OMR6-C
SNAP-OMR6T-C
1 0.16 0.16
All other SNAP digital input or output modules 1 0.05 0.05
Total current needed for system: 3.15 A
IMPORTANT: The SNAP-D4M mounting rack ships with a 1 A fuse. If you’re using peripherals, replace it with a 4 A
fuse. One of these is included with the Digital I/O Carrier Board for convenience. Also see “Fuses” on page 49.

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FUSES
Your Digital I/O System for Raspberry Pi includes a fuse on the mounting rack and fuses on most G4 and SNAP
output modules.

G4 Fuses
G4 mounting rack fuse—The G4PB8H and G4PB16H mounting racks come
equipped with a 1A fuse, which is sufficient for the Raspberry Pi, rack, and I/O
modules. However, if you’re using USB-powered peripherals (especially USB-WiFi
dongles, displays, and hard drives), the 1 A fuse is not sufficient .
If you are using USB peripherals, replace the 1 A fuse in the rack with a 5 A fuse. For
your convenience a compatible 5 A fuse is shipped with the OPTO-P1-40P Carrier
Board.
G4 output module fuse—A 4-amp fuse is mounted on the top of most modules. Each
mounting rack ships with one spare module fuse. Additional fuses can be ordered from
Opto 22 or directly from Wickmann.
G4 Fuse part numbers:
Description Part Number
1 amp fuses for G4PB8H or G4PB16H mounting racks (10 pack) FUSE01B
5 amp fuses for G4PB8H or G4PB16H mounting racks (10 pack) FUSE05B
4 amp fuses for G4 output modules (10 pack)
FUSEG4B
(Not used for G4SWOUT modules)

SNAP Fuses
SNAP mounting rack fuse—The SNAP-D4M comes equipped with a 1A
fuse. If you’re using USB peripherals with your Raspberry Pi, the 1 A fuse is
not sufficient. Replace it with a 4A fuse. For convenience, a compatible 4 A
fuse is shipped with the OPTO-P1-40P Carrier Board.
SNAP output module fuse—A 4 A fuse is located on the top of most
modules, with a small handle to remove it. Replacement fuses can be
ordered from Opto 22 or directly from Wickmann.
Description Part Number
4 amp fuses for SNAP racks and output modules (25 pack) SNAP-FUSE4AB

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JUMPER STRAPS
Jumper straps are used to simplify wiring in applications that require a common connection between I/O
module positions.

G4 Jumper Strap
The G4STRAPB (package of 10) can be used on both the G4PB8H and G4PB16H I/O mounting racks. Each
jumper strap has an insulated coating and can be cut to size.

Dimensions:

SNAP Jumper Straps

For SNAP modules, choose the strap that fits your module. To connect jumper straps on multiple modules, use
the SNAP Wirestrap.

SNAP-STRAPB works with 8-position field SNAP-STRAP-OMR works with 12-position gray
connectors on many SNAP I/O modules. field connectors on SNAP-OMR6 modules.

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Length of wire between connectors = 3.25" (8.26 cm)

Description Part Number

Pack of 10 jumper straps for digital SNAP I/O modules SNAP-STRAPB
Jumper strap for SNAP-OMR6 modules SNAP-STRAP-OMR
Pack of 10 jumper connectors for digital SNAP I/O modules SNAP-WIRESTRAPB

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5: Reading and Writing

OVERVIEW
It’s easy to read and write to Opto 22 I/O points using your favorite Pi-supported language—Python,
Node-RED, Pi Terminal, Pi Filesystem GPIO, or many others.
Visit developer.opto22.com for code samples and tips for using your Pi to read and write to Opto 22 I/O
modules.
IMPORTANT: Opto 22 I/O modules use negative true logic; that is, a zero bit means On and
a 1 bit means Off. When reading and writing to I/O points, remember that 0 is On and 1 is Off.

Mapping: GPIO Pins to SNAP I/O Modules

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Mapping: GPIO Pins to G4 Modules

Mapping Overlay for Raspberry Pi

Place this overlay over your Pi’s GPIO pins for a handy
mapping reference. You can download the template
from developer.opto22.com.

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