URA-0016Z-8 – Unitronics AO16,0~10VDC,16Bits,18R

Why Choose the Unitronics URA-0016Z-8 Analogue Output Module?

The Unitronics URA-0016Z-8 is a high-performance analogue voltage output module designed for the UniStream Remote I/O platform. It provides sixteen analogue voltage outputs, enabling PLC systems to control industrial equipment such as drives, actuators and process instrumentation in distributed automation systems.

As part of the UniStream modular remote I/O architecture, the URA-0016Z-8 allows engineers to expand analogue control capacity while installing I/O modules closer to field devices. This reduces wiring complexity and improves flexibility in modern industrial control systems.

The module features a compact DIN-rail slice design and robust industrial construction, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments such as production machinery, processing equipment and automated manufacturing lines.

Key Advantages

• 16 analogue voltage outputs for high-density control systems.
• Designed for the Unitronics UniStream Remote I/O architecture.
• 0–10 V DC analogue outputs for industrial equipment control.
• 16-bit analogue resolution for precise process regulation.
• Compact DIN rail slice module optimised for control panels.
• Supports distributed automation systems that reduce field wiring.

Key Features

• Analogue voltage output module for UniStream Remote I/O systems.
• 16 single-ended analogue output channels.
• 0–10 V DC output range.
• 16-bit analogue conversion.
• 24 V DC field supply (18–32 V operating range).
• Removable terminal block wiring.
• DIN rail mounting for industrial control cabinets.
• Status LED indicators for module diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Unitronics
• Series: UniStream Remote I/O (URA)
• Model: URA-0016Z-8
• Module type: Analogue voltage output module
• Number of outputs: 16 channels
• Output signal: 0–10 V DC
• Resolution: 16-bit (approx. 0.31 mV per bit)
• Conversion time: up to 450 µs for all channels
• Supply voltage: 24 V DC nominal (18–32 V DC range)
• Load resistance: minimum 2 kΩ
• Connection type: removable terminal block
• Mounting: DIN rail slice module
• Operating temperature: −40 °C to +60 °C
• Application: Industrial analogue voltage control

Industrial Automation and Process Control

Analogue voltage outputs are commonly used in industrial automation to control equipment requiring continuous signals. Devices such as variable frequency drives, proportional valves and automation actuators depend on stable analogue outputs to maintain accurate process control.

Within UniStream remote I/O architectures, modules like the URA-0016Z-8 allow PLC systems to distribute analogue outputs across machines and production lines while maintaining centralised monitoring and control.

Typical Applications

• Variable frequency drive speed control.
• Industrial automation and machine control systems.
• Process instrumentation and control.
• Proportional valve and actuator regulation.
• Distributed PLC automation installations.

Trusted by Automation Engineers

Unitronics UniStream remote I/O modules are widely used by machine builders and automation engineers to create scalable distributed control systems.