ABB’s AI830A high-performance analog input module

ABB’s AI830A high-performance analog input module

The AI830A is an analog input module for industrial automation control systems that converts analog signals from the field into digital signals for processing and monitoring by the controller.

Technical parameter
Input channels: 8 channels.
Signal type: Supports a variety of analog signal inputs, including 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 0-10V, -10 – +10V, etc.
Resolution: 16 bits.
Accuracy: The typical accuracy is ± 0.05%FS (full scale), which ensures the accuracy of signal conversion.
Sampling frequency: configurable, up to 100Hz, to meet different real-time requirements of the application scenario.
Input impedance: Current input is 250Ω, voltage input is greater than 10MΩ.
Isolation characteristics: photoelectric isolation is adopted between channels and between channels and the system, and the isolation voltage is 2500V AC, effectively preventing the propagation of interference signals.

Functional characteristics
Diagnosis function: It has a powerful self-diagnosis function, which can monitor the working status of the module in real time, including power failure, channel failure, signal loss, etc., and through the LED indicator light and diagnostic information output, it is convenient for users to quickly locate and troubleshoot the fault.
Configuration flexibility: The module can be flexibly configured through software tools, such as selecting input signal type, range, filtering parameters, sampling frequency, etc., to adapt to different field application requirements.
Redundancy function: Supports redundant configuration, can be combined with another AI830A module to form a redundant system, improve system reliability and availability, and ensure the continuity of data acquisition in critical applications.

Physical characteristics
Size: Width 40mm, height 119mm, depth 102mm, small size, easy to install in the control cabinet.
Weight: about 0.2kg, light weight, easy to handle and install.
Environmental adaptability: The operating temperature range is -20 ℃ to + 60℃, and the storage temperature range is -40 ℃ to + 85℃. It has good vibration resistance and impact resistance, and can adapt to harsh industrial environment.

Application field
AI830A is widely used in various industrial automation fields, such as power system, chemical production, petroleum refining, metallurgical processing, pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage processing, etc. It can connect all kinds of analog sensors and transmitters, such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, flow sensors, level sensors, etc., to provide accurate analog input data for the control system, to achieve accurate monitoring and control of the production process.