Paxton Net2 I/O Board (489-710) — 4-Input / 4-Output Expansion Board for Chicago Net2 Deployments

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 — retail cash-office and school front-office 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 / no-cloud sites	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
• Building management system (BMS) integration on Net2 properties
• Education facility classroom-cluster auxiliary I/O on Net2
• Retail with after-hours alarm tie-in to access control
• Industrial facilities with HVAC / lighting auxiliary control
• 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 city of Chicago 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.