Product Details
Description
The ABB AI893 is an 8-channel analog input module for the S800 I/O system, designed to interface directly with Thermocouples and RTDs in hazardous areas. Equipped with built-in energy-limiting barriers, it allows safe sensor connections without external isolators, reducing wiring complexity and saving cabinet space. Ideal for temperature monitoring in refineries, chemical, and pharmaceutical plants.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: ABB
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Country of Origin: Switzerland
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Model Number: AI839
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Order Number: 3BSC690141R1
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Product Type: Intrinsically Safe Temperature Input
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Number of Channels: 8
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Input Types: RTD (Pt100, Cu10, Ni100, Ni120) and Thermocouple (B, C, E, J, K, N, R, S, T)
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Measurement Resolution: 15-bit plus sign
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Hazardous Area Suitability: Designed for use with instrumentation in Zone 0, 1, and 2
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Weight: 0.3 kg
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Power Supply: 24V DC (via system backplane)
Features
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Universal Sensor Support: Each channel is independently software-configurable, allowing a mix of various thermocouple and RTD types on a single module.
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Integrated Energy Barriers: Facilitates direct field-to-module wiring for hazardous locations, eliminating the cost and complexity of external safety hardware.
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Advanced Cold Junction Compensation: Features built-in temperature sensing for thermocouple inputs to maintain data precision across fluctuating ambient conditions.
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Noise Immunity: Utilizes high-order digital filtering to ensure signal stability and accuracy in environments with heavy industrial electromagnetic interference.
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Comprehensive Diagnostics: Real-time monitoring detects sensor burnout, short circuits, and internal hardware faults, alerting the System 800xA control layer immediately.
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Hot-Swap Compatibility: Designed for rapid module replacement under system power when paired with the correct S800 Module Termination Unit (MTU).
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.
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