Patent ID: 8503183

Claim:
An input/output module for building automation system, comprising: a mounting plate having at least two fastener receptacles positioned to align with fastener receptacles of a standard electrical junction box, the mounting plate further comprising at least two openings, each opening sized to receive one or more wires therethrough; a circuit board supporting an interface circuit, the interface circuit configured to communicate on a building network, and including at least one device input terminal and one device output terminal, the interface circuit configured to provide an interface between the building network and one or more devices connected to the input and/or output terminals, the circuit board mounted to the mounting plate; and a cover sized to fit over the mounting plate and circuit board; and wherein at least a portion of each opening extends past at least one edge of the circuit board in a plane defined by a main surface of the mounting plate when the circuit board is mounted to the mounting plate; wherein each opening is disposed adjacent to a location on the circuit board that includes at least one of the input and/or output terminals.