{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-remote-i-o-station","name":"Remote I/O station","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["distributed IO island","Remote I/O station CAD","Remote I/O station general arrangement","Remote I/O station panel layout"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A remote I/O station places input and output interfaces away from a controller CPU.","description":["A remote I/O station places input and output interfaces away from a controller CPU.","Include the coupler, power feeds, complete module row and end accessories. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Include the coupler, power feeds, complete module row and end accessories.","A network coupler is not a stand-alone PLC processor."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Include the coupler, power feeds, complete module row and end accessories.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"A network coupler is not a stand-alone PLC processor.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-ad-drawings","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["switchboard","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-remote-i-o-station","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-remote-i-o-station","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-remote-i-o-station.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-ad-drawings","title":"Official product-line CAD drawing index","publisher":"AutomationDirect","url":"https://support.automationdirect.com/docs/drawings.html","type":"cad-reference","scope":"Manufacturer/supplier index identifies the named product lines. Only product identity and links are used; archives, drawings and vendor copyright material are not reproduced.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}