Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O Review: Specs and Uses of the IP67 Remote Safety I/O Block
Updated: 7 days ago
The Banner RSio is a safety I/O block mounted on the machine that connects e-stops, light curtains and switches to a safety PLC over Ethernet. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
RSio moves safety I/O out of the control cabinet and onto the machine. Its six M12 inputs take safety or standard devices, and each can chain up to 32 devices with Banner's In-Series Diagnostics, which pinpoints which e-stop or door switch caused a stop, up to 192 devices per block. Two outputs drive safety devices with readback. It reaches Cat 4, PL e and SIL 3. A built-in two-port switch supports daisy chain, star and DLR rings, and it is configured entirely in Rockwell's Studio 5000 with Banner's add-on profile, so GuardLogix users need no extra software. Power pass-through is up to 10 or 16 A depending on model.
Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O at a Glance
Inputs: 6 hybrid, safety or standard
Outputs: 2 configurable, with readback
ISD devices: Up to 32 per input; 192 per block
Safety: Up to Cat 4, PL e, SIL 3
Protection: IP67, machine-mountable
Price: on request
Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O |
Manufacturer | Banner Engineering |
Inputs | 6 hybrid, safety or standard |
Outputs | 2 configurable, with readback |
ISD devices | Up to 32 per input; 192 per block |
Safety | Up to Cat 4, PL e, SIL 3 |
Protection | IP67, machine-mountable |
Power pass-through | 10 A (Mini) or 16 A (M12 L-code) |
Network | Dual-port Ethernet switch; DLR ring |
Configuration | Studio 5000 Logix Designer |
Design and Build Quality
A rugged block with M12 A-coded ports mounts directly on the machine, reducing cabinet wiring.
Software and Integration
Studio 5000
Configured with Banner's add-on profile; port presets for e-stops, curtains and switches.
In-Series Diagnostics
Device-level status over the same wires as OSSD signals.
Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O Applications and Use Cases
Palletizer Cells
Complete coverage of guards and e-stops.
Conveyor Lines
Independent safety zones.
Robot Cells
Distributed safety devices.
Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O Price and Value
Banner Engineering does not publish a price for the Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Banner Engineering Company Profile: History, Ownership, Scale and Products.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Device-level diagnostics
PL e and SIL 3
IP67 on the machine
No extra software for GuardLogix
Cons
Tied to Rockwell's Studio 5000
Price on request
No published price
Who Should Buy the Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O?
It fits machine builders using GuardLogix safety PLCs who want distributed safety I/O.
Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O FAQ
How much does the Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O cost?
Banner Engineering does not publish a price for the Banner RSio Remote Safe I/O; it is quoted on request.
What is the Banner RSio?
An IP67 remote safety I/O block.
How many inputs does it have?
Six hybrid inputs.
How many devices can it diagnose?
Up to 192 with In-Series Diagnostics.
What safety level does it reach?
Cat 4, PL e and SIL 3.
How is it configured?
In Rockwell's Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
Does it support ring networks?
Yes, DLR.
How much power can pass through?
10 A or 16 A depending on model.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
