Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) — 4-Input / 4-Output Expansion Board for Chicago Net2 Deployments
Model / Series: 489-710
The Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) is a 4-input / 4-output expansion board for Paxton Net2 access control — adds programmable inputs (fire interlocks, BMS triggers, panic buttons, elevator return signals) and outputs (elevator floor enables, BMS notifications, auxiliary relays) to a parent Paxton Net2 Plus controller. Connects to the parent controller over Paxton's RS-485 bus.
Specifications
- Brand
- Paxton
- Model
- 489-710
- Series
- Paxton Net2
- Form Factor
- PCB expansion board (mounts inside customer-supplied enclosure or alongside parent Net2 controller)
- Inputs
- 4 programmable digital inputs (dry contact, voltage-monitored)
- Outputs
- 4 programmable relay outputs
- Connection
- Paxton RS-485 bus to parent Net2 controller
- Power
- 12 V DC (from parent controller PSU or shared bus)
- Compatible Parent Controllers
- Paxton Net2 Plus controllers (1- and 2-door SKUs)
- Programming
- Configured in Net2 software — inputs trigger door / system actions; outputs respond to door / event triggers
- Use Cases
- Fire interlocks (release all doors on alarm), BMS integration (door status to building management), elevator control (call-button enables, floor-return signals), panic-button monitoring, auxiliary relay control for HVAC / lighting tied to occupancy
- Mounting
- Inside customer-supplied enclosure or shared with parent controller
Best Fit & Recommended For
Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) — 4-Input / 4-Output Expansion
The Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) is the expansion module that adds 4 programmable inputs and 4 programmable outputs to a parent Paxton Net2 Plus door controller. Where the parent door controller manages the door (reader, lock, contact, REX), the I/O board adds the building-system integration channels: fire-alarm interlocks, BMS notifications, elevator-control I/O, panic buttons, and auxiliary relay control.
Which Controllers This Board Works With
The 489-710 connects over Paxton’s RS-485 bus to a Paxton Net2 Plus parent controller — see Paxton Net2 Plus Controller. Multiple I/O boards can be added to the same Net2 system, scaling the input / output capacity of the access control deployment without adding more door controllers.
The I/O board is not used with the cloud-managed Paxton10 010-403 — Paxton10 has its own I/O architecture and uses different expansion accessories.
What 4 Inputs and 4 Outputs Buy You
For commercial buildings the inputs are most often used for:
- Fire-alarm interlock — input from the fire panel triggers Net2 to release all doors (or a designated subset) when alarm activates, satisfying NFPA 101 life-safety requirements
- BMS triggers — the building management system can override access control schedules (after-hours unlock, holiday schedule changes) through a single input
- Panic buttons — banking back-office, retail cash register, school administrative office panic buttons trigger Net2 lockdown procedures
- Elevator return signals — input from the elevator controller triggers Net2 actions when an elevator returns to the lobby
The outputs are most often used for:
- Elevator floor enables — Net2 outputs to the elevator controller authorize specific floors for specific credentials
- BMS notifications — Net2 sends door-open, door-forced, after-hours-access events to the BMS for centralized monitoring
- Auxiliary relays — HVAC, lighting, and other building systems tied to occupancy or specific door events
- Audible / visual alarms — door-held-open or tamper events drive local annunciators
Cross-Paxton Comparison
| Feature | 489-710 I/O Board (this) | Paxton Net2 Plus | Paxton10 010-403 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function | Expansion I/O for Net2 | Net2 door controller (parent) | Paxton10 door controller |
| Doors | N/A | 1 or 2 per controller | 1 per controller |
| Inputs / outputs | 4 in / 4 out | Per door (door contact, REX, lock relay, etc.) | Per door |
| Connects to | Net2 Plus controllers via RS-485 | Net2 server via Ethernet | Paxton10 cloud via Ethernet |
| Best fit | Building integration on Net2 | On-prem regulated industries | Cloud-first deployments |
Where the Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) Wins in Chicago
- Chicago commercial buildings adding fire-alarm interlock to existing Net2 deployments
- Multi-floor buildings adding elevator-control integration
- Healthcare facilities integrating panic buttons with Net2
- Building management system (BMS) integration on Net2 properties
- Education facility classroom-cluster auxiliary I/O on Net2
- Banking branches with panic-button and vault-door integration
- Retail with after-hours alarm tie-in to access control
- Industrial facilities with HVAC / lighting auxiliary control
- Government facilities with fire-life-safety interlocks
- Hospitality back-of-house with cleaning-cart and service-elevator integration
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) across the full Chicago metropolitan area as part of comprehensive Net2 deployments — fire-alarm interlock, BMS integration, elevator control, and auxiliary I/O for commercial Net2 properties.
Recommended Pairings
- Paxton Net2 Plus Controller — the parent door controller this I/O board expands
- Paxton10 Door Controller (010-403) — alternative cloud-managed platform (uses different expansion accessories)
- Electric strikes and lock hardware sized to the door type
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) across Chicago for fire-alarm interlock, BMS integration, elevator control, panic-button monitoring, and auxiliary I/O on Paxton Net2 deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, parent controller pairing, RS-485 wiring, input / output programming in Net2 software, integration testing with the fire / BMS / elevator system, and operator + admin training. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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Paxton Net2 Plus Controller
The Paxton Net2 Plus controller is the on-premises door controller for Paxton Net2 access control — supplied in a metal enclosure with integrated power supply and battery-backup space. Manages 1 or 2 doors per controller (depending on SKU), connects to the Net2 server over Ethernet, supports video verification and integration with the broader Paxton ecosystem. The Chicago choice for projects that require local data residency rather than cloud admin.
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Paxton10 010-403 Door Controller
The Paxton10 Door Controller (010-403) is the single-door PCB controller for the Paxton10 cloud-managed access control system — supplied as a board that mounts inside a customer-supplied enclosure or pre-wired backbox. Encrypted RS-485 to Paxton10 readers; supports 1 door per controller, multiple controllers federated under one Paxton10 cloud account.
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