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Y401 / Y402 / Y403 Selection Guide

Use this guide to select a Y401, Y402, or Y403 Wireless I/O Module by control relationship and I/O type. Digital Y401/Y402/Y403 models use a private LoRa link to carry passive dry-contact or NPN open-collector states to relay outputs. Y401-99-L is a 9DI/9DO AC-powered model; Y401-0011-L and Y401-0044-L are point-to-point analog models with no DI or DO channels. No SIM card, Internet connection, or LoRaWAN gateway is required for the basic link. Never apply voltage directly to a digital DI terminal.

Most digital models specify up to 10 km in open areas. Y401-99-L specifies up to 5 km in open areas and up to 1 km for fast communication; Y401-0011-L specifies up to 5 km; Y401-0044-L range remains to be confirmed. Treat every range as a planning value, not a guaranteed distance: model, antenna, mounting height, obstructions, interference, and local site conditions determine the usable range.

At a Glance

ModelDI / DOControl relationshipBest fitRange*
Y401-11-L1 / 1Point-to-point, bidirectionalOne signal between two fixed locationsUp to 10 km
Y401-22-L2 / 2Point-to-point, bidirectionalTwo independent signals between two locationsUp to 10 km
Y401-44-L4 / 4Point-to-point, bidirectionalFour independent signals between two locationsUp to 10 km
Y401-99-L9 / 9Point-to-point, bidirectionalNine-channel control between two locationsUp to 5 km; fast communication up to 1 km
Y402-11-L1 / 1 per nodeOne-to-many, bidirectionalOne controller and several remote pointsUp to 10 km
Y402-44-L4 / 4 per nodeOne-to-many, bidirectionalFour-channel control across multiple pointsUp to 10 km
Y402-41-L4-channel master / 1-channel slaveOne-to-many, 4-to-1 mappingFour master channels reach up to four one-channel remote pointsUp to 10 km
Y403-11-L1 / 1 per nodeMulti-node linkageAny linked node drives all linked outputsUp to 10 km per hop

* Open-area planning value. Confirm the selected model specification and perform a site survey before committing to a range.

Y401 — Point-to-Point I/O Mirroring

Choose Y401 when two fixed locations need corresponding relay actions in both directions. A factory-paired Device A and Device B carry each channel state across the private LoRa link; the remote relay follows the input state.

ModelChannelsTypical selection
Y401-11-L1 DI + 1 DO per nodeDoor contact, pump start/stop, or one remote alarm output
Y401-22-L2 DI + 2 DO per nodeTwo independent switches, valves, or status signals
Y401-44-L4 DI + 4 DO per nodeMulti-channel gate, lighting, or equipment control
Y401-99-L9 DI + 9 DO per nodeHigh-channel remote control, equipment status, or alarm signalling

Analog Y401 Models

ModelChannels per nodeSignalTypical selection
Y401-0011-L1 AI + 1 AO4-20 mAOne analog signal between two fixed locations
Y401-0044-L4 AI + 4 AO4-20 mA or 0-10 VFour analog signals between two fixed locations

These analog Y401 models have no DI or DO channels. Use their dedicated specifications for signal wiring, power, range, and model-specific verification status.

Common digital Y401 facts

  • Point-to-point and bidirectional; no controller, gateway, or software configuration is required for the matched pair.
  • Module power is model-specific: Y401-11-L, Y401-22-L, and Y401-44-L use DC 9–36 V; Y401-99-L uses AC 100–240 V.
  • Digital inputs use passive dry contacts or NPN open-collector signals. Y401-99-L provides 9 DI and 9 relay output channels per module.
  • Relay ratings are model-specific. Y401-99-L is rated at AC 250 V / 5 A or DC 28 V / 5 A; use an external contactor for larger or inductive loads.

Y402 — One-to-Many I/O Mapping

Choose Y402 when one master location must exchange states with one or more slave locations. Master inputs distribute to the matching slave outputs, while slave inputs can return status to the master.

ModelMaster I/OSlave I/OMapping
Y402-11-L1 DI + 1 DO1 DI + 1 DO per slave1-to-1 channel across multiple slaves
Y402-44-L4 DI + 4 DO4 DI + 4 DO per slaveFour matching channels across multiple slaves
Y402-41-L4 DI + 4 DO on master1 DI + 1 DO per slaveEach master channel maps to one assigned one-channel slave

Common Y402 facts

  • Use one master with one or more factory-paired slaves; the system can be expanded within the product specification.
  • Select Y402-41-L when one 4-channel master must reach several one-channel remote points.
  • 9–36 VDC module supply and SPDT relay outputs; relay contacts do not supply load voltage.

Y403 — Multi-Node Linkage

Y403 is a single-model family: Y403-11-L. Choose it when a distributed site needs coordinated auxiliary outputs rather than a single master/slave relationship. Any node input can energize the linked node outputs, and nodes can automatically forward signals to extend the practical path.

FeatureY403-11-L
I/O per node1 DI + 1 DO
Linkage logicAny linked node input → all linked node relay outputs
RangeUp to 10 km per hop in open areas*, with relay paths for coverage extension
Typical useMulti-point linkage alarm, distributed lighting, or coordinated auxiliary equipment control
Reset conditionOutputs reset after all linked node inputs return to open

Y403 is not a certified emergency-stop or personnel-safety system. Keep an independently certified safety path for those functions and validate multi-hop delay for any timing-sensitive control.

Select by Application

Application questionRecommended familyWhy
Do two fixed locations need corresponding relay actions?Y401Direct point-to-point I/O mirroring keeps the relationship simple.
Does one control point need to reach several remote points?Y402One-to-many I/O mapping distributes commands and returns status.
Should an input at any of several nodes activate linked outputs?Y403Multi-node linkage forwards the state across the participating nodes.
Do two fixed locations need 4-20 mA or 0-10 V signal transfer?Y401-0011-L or Y401-0044-LUse the dedicated analog point-to-point model and wire the matching signal type at both ends.
Is this an emergency-stop, personnel-safety, or hard-real-time loop?None of these wireless modules aloneUse the independently certified safety system; the wireless link may only be auxiliary signalling.

Shared Digital Installation Facts

The following requirements apply to the digital relay models. For Y401-0011-L and Y401-0044-L, follow the analog wiring diagrams and limits in the dedicated specification.

ItemRequirement
DI inputPassive dry contact or NPN open collector between DI and COM; no voltage input
DO outputY401/Y402/Y403 digital models: isolated SPDT relay (NO, COM, NC); use an external load supply
Module powerY401-11/22/44-L, Y402, and Y403: DC 9–36 V; Y401-99-L: AC 100–240 V
AntennaUse the specified band antenna, mount vertically, and keep clearance from large metal surfaces
Range planningMost models: up to 10 km in open areas*; Y401-99-L: up to 5 km, with fast communication up to 1 km; verify antenna, obstruction, interference, and site conditions
Inductive loadsDrive a suitably rated contactor and add surge suppression

Documents

ModelSpecificationShared manual
Y401-11-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y401-22-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y401-44-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y401-99-LOpen specification
Y401-0011-LOpen specification
Y401-0044-LOpen specification
Y402-11-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y402-44-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y402-41-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual
Y403-11-LOpen specificationWiring and commissioning manual

For installation examples, see the Y401 / Y402 / Y403 Application Guide. For the family overview, see Wireless I/O Modules.