RIO
RIO Archives
The following tables list important past software releases for the RIO module software. This system software implements the communications protocol that permits a Guidance Controller to remotely access the resources on the RIO. To use the downloaded software, please see the FAQ section in the Brooks Automation Documentation Library for instructions on how to install the software into a RIO module.
To download a file, click on the Version ID.
Version 4.1
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 4.1 I4 | September 11, 2017 | Production release of RIO version 4.1. Includes all GPL 4.1 system changes. Fixes a bug that causes the network interface to drop offline when flooded by message packets. |
Version 4.0
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 4.0 L3 | September 9, 2016 | Major update to Remote I/O board (RIO) software. Has web pages customized for RIO. Supports using RIO board as a MODBUS/TCP master. Supports local GPL programs if license installed. Fixes bug accessing local I/O from GPL programs. |
Version 3.2
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 3.2 J3 | October 3, 2010 | Update version of RIO adds optional autostart of GPL programs and recognition by Guidance Discovery. |
Version 3.0
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 3.0 K1 | July 10, 2010 | Production release of RIO version 3.0 to track with 3.0 K1 GPL update. |
| 3.0 J3 | May 7, 2010 | Production release of RIO version 3.0 to track with 3.0 J3 GPL update. |
| 3.0 G1 | January 20, 2010 | Production release of RIO version 3.0 to track with 3.0 G1 GPL update. |
Version 2.1
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 2.1 L3 | November 12, 2009 | Updated production release of RIO version 2.1 to track with 2.1 L3 GPL update. |
| 2.1 L2 | May 25, 2009 | Updated production release of RIO version 2.1 to track with 2.1 L2 GPL update. |
| 2.1 K3 | December 16, 2008 | Production release of RIO version 2.1 to track with 2.1 K3 GPL update. Supports analog inputs from enhanced RIO board. RIO can now be configured as a stand-alone MODBUS/TCP slave, with no PreciseFlex™ controller required. |
Version 2.0
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 2.0 G2 | July 31, 2008 | Updated production release of RIO version 2.0 to track with 2.0 G2 GPL update. |
| 2.0 G1 | June 11, 2008 | Updated production release of RIO version 2.0 to track with 2.0 G1 GPL update. |
| 2.0 F6 | March 31, 2008 | Production release of RIO version 2.0 to track with 2.0 F6 GPL update. |
Version 1.4
| Version ID | Release Date | Description |
| 1.4 G4 | November 12, 2007 | Updated production release of RIO version 1.4 to track with 1.4 G4 GPL update. |
| 1.4 G2 | August 1, 2007 | Updated production release of RIO version 1.4 to track with 1.4 G2 GPL update. |