The 85xx is an upgrade on the most successful model 85xx; additional capabilities have been added by way of multi-serial ports, ethernet port, usb port, profibus, scanning speed and alphanumeric display. Modular and expandable 85xx is modular in architecture and expandable, 5 io slots can accommodate a mix of analog input, digital input, open collector output, analog output or relay output to suit different applications in power, water, pharma, pipeline and infrastructure industries. All field inputs are wired by pre-fab cables directly into panel terminals. Configuration 85xx can be configured using mscan+ software which is very user friendly; the unit can also be edited by front keyboard and display. The unit has numeric and alpha-numeric displays for value and tag display, alarmtrip and control status are displayed by discrete leds on front fascia. communication 85xx comes with one rs485 port as a standard, a second rs485 port or a ethernet port , profibus dp & usb port are options to enhance the communication capabilities of the unit and use it as an rtu, alarm controller or protection device for motors, transformers, indicator, logger etc.Control or alarm or trip the 8 relay outputs can be freely mapped to any channel set points and configured as alarm or trip functionality with fail-safe or normal logic. The 24 oc outputs can be used as onoff control output for individual channel or as a status output for alarm condition.Analog output an isolated 4-20 ma re-transmission output option is available for onward transmission to plcdcsrecorderscada. Max 8 output per card is possible.