Product Details
Description
The AI880 is a high-reliability analog input module that converts process signals into digital data for control systems. It supports single and redundant configurations and features HART pass-through for device calibration and asset management without affecting control operations. Commonly used in oil and gas, chemical, and power industries, it monitors transmitters for pressure, flow, and level applications.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: ABB
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Country of Origin: Sweden
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Model Number: AI880 (3BSE028600R1)
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Input Channels: 8 channels (single-ended)
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Signal Range: 4 to 20 mA
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A/D Resolution: 12 bits
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HART Support: Bi-directional HART protocol pass-through
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Redundancy: Supports 1:1 module redundancy
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Power Supply: 24 VDC nominal
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Physical Weight: 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Features
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Safety System Compatibility: Certified for use in high-integrity applications, providing robust signal processing for critical safety loops.
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HART Digital Integration: Facilitates seamless communication with smart transmitters for remote diagnostics and asset optimization.
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Fault-Tolerant Redundancy: Enables bumpless transfer between redundant module pairs, ensuring continuous data flow if a hardware failure occurs.
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Integrated Current Limiting: Protects internal circuitry and system components from field wiring faults and over-current conditions.
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Precision Diagnostics: Continuously monitors hardware health, including A/D converter performance and external sensor wiring integrity.
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Galvanic Isolation: Features high-level isolation between the field inputs and the system logic bus to safeguard against electrical transients.
Additional Information
- 100% Genuine Parts: All products are original and authentic, ensuring reliable industrial performance.
- 30-Day Refund Guarantee: Return any in-stock item within 30 days in original, unopened packaging for a full refund (excluding shipping and fees).
- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
- Worldwide Shipping: We ship via USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Delivery times vary by country and may be subject to customs or import fees.
- Support & Contact: Technical and warranty assistance is available anytime. Contact us here: Contact.
- Purchase Guidance: Check product specifications and compatibility carefully before ordering to ensure proper application.
Tech & Buying Guide
Redundant Automation Systems: Core Architecture, Business Value, and Technical Advantages
Unplanned downtime poses a major financial threat to process manufacturing. To prevent costly interruptions, engineers deploy redundant PLC and DCS architectures that ensure continuous operation when hardware fails. This technical guide explores redundancy principles, critical system nodes, and real-world scenarios.
Preventing Emergency Stop Spurious Trips in Industrial Control Systems
Emergency Stop pushbuttons use Normally Closed contacts for fail-safe safety, but mechanical wear can cause costly spurious trips. This technical guide examines E-Stop contact failure root causes, redundant hardware setups, PLC logic monitoring, and maintenance strategies to maximize plant availability.
Why 24V DC Is the Universal Standard for Industrial Automation Power Supplies
Industrial manufacturing requires continuous uptime to prevent equipment damage. Unlike AC power, 24V DC circuits seamlessly integrate with UPS units and battery banks. During main grid failures, a 24V DC backup system instantly maintains PLC memory, instrument loops, and critical safety valves without interruption.