Schneider Electric AS-J892-101 Remote I Processor

Schneider Electric's AS-J892-101 is a Modicon 800-series Remote I/O drop adapter used to bring I/O signals from field devices into a central head processor over the Modicon Remote I/O (RIO) network. It provides one RIO cable port and two ASCII ports for additional host or terminal communication, making it suitable for distributed automation where remote I/O drops need both network and ASCII access. This 800-series component is designed to work with other RIO adapters and head processors as part of the Remote I/O Cable System described in Schneider's planning guides. The related AS-J892-102 variant expands on the 101 by offering two RIO ports and incorporating a built-in power supply for applications requiring more I/O throughput or independent power delivery. Together, these adapters enable scalable layouts with remote I/O located near sensors and actuators while the control logic remains centralized in the head processor. Note that these models are referenced in Schneider Electric's Modicon documentation and distributor listings as part of the 800-series RIO ecosystem, with installation guidance detailing how to connect the drop adapters to the RIO network and host CPUs.