LIPPER Automationstechnik Digital-IO Industrial Controller Board PC96-DIO16-2

Professional industrial automation controller module: LIPPER Automationstechnik GmbH (Mannheim, Germany) Digital-IO Digital Input/Output interface board, Model PC96-DIO16-2, Assembly Variant 1.0 (Bestückungsvariante 1.0).

This is a specialized industrial-grade digital input/output control board featuring:

(1) Xilinx XC5202 FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) programmable logic device with Firmware V0.1 – PC84AKJ9737 package;
(2) 16 optoisolated digital input/output channels with 4 rotary dip-switch configuration modules for addressing;
(3) Multiple relay output stages with yellow indicator LEDs and red manual override switches;
(4) TTL/CMOS logic level support for industrial automation environments;
(5) Industrial-grade PCB construction with gold-plated connectors and dual row interface;
(6) Serial number: SN: 2998.6387;
(7) European manufacturing with TUV/CE certifications.

This board is designed for: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) applications, industrial automation systems, digital signal processing in manufacturing equipment, discrete I/O control in industrial track systems.

Used condition, Suitable for: industrial equipment maintenance technicians, automation engineers, equipment restoration specialists, PLC systems integrators. Manufactured in Mannheim, Germany. Compatible with vintage 1990s-2000s industrial control systems.

Business & Industrial > Manufacturing & Metalworking > Industrial Automation Equipment

Primary Processing:

Xilinx XC5202 FPGA – Field Programmable Gate Array enabling custom logic implementation
Firmware Version: V0.1 (PC96-DIO16-2 configuration)
Package: PC84AKJ9737 high-density surface-mount format
Logic Fabric: Programmable logic for custom I/O protocols and signal conditioning

I/O Interface:

16-Channel Digital I/O: 16 independent input/output channels (optoisolated)
Addressing Configuration: 4 rotary DIP-switch modules for channel/module addressing
Relay Output Stages: Multiple power switching stages with yellow status LEDs
Manual Override: Red push-button switches for emergency manual control
Logic Levels: TTL/CMOS compatible for industrial signal integration

Mechanical & Connectors:

Interface: Dual-row edge connector for ISA/PCI-style industrial chassis integration
Manufacturing: European industrial-grade PCB substrate
Gold-Plated Connectors: Corrosion-resistant, extended service life
Label Marking: German language configuration documentation

Market Context & Industrial Applications

LIPPER Automationstechnik Background

LIPPER specializes in programmable automation controllers and I/O interface modules for German industrial automation and manufacturing equipment. The company is known for:

Embedded industrial control solutions
High-reliability I/O interfaces
Custom firmware support for manufacturing track systems
Integration with older PLC and CNC systems

Application Domains:

Manufacturing Tracks: Part of older SVG, ASML, or similar semiconductor/photoresist equipment (consistent with your inventory theme)
PLC Systems: Direct I/O interface for Siemens S5, Beckhoff, or other industrial controllers
Discrete Manufacturing: Factory automation requiring digital signal control
Equipment Retrofit: Field upgrades to legacy industrial systems

Professional-grade industrial I/O controller module manufactured by LIPPER Automationstechnik GmbH (Mannheim, Germany), model PC96-DIO16-2, assembly variant 1.0. This represents a specialized digital input/output interface board designed for industrial automation and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) applications, featuring Xilinx FPGA technology with firmware programming capabilities.