Signal Isolators
Acromag manufactures 4-20mA Signal Isolators. There are several different types to choose from:
2 Wire Loop Powered Isolators | 3 Wire DC Powered Isolators | 4 Wire AC / DC Powered Isolators |
4-20mA Loop-Powered Isolators, 2-Wire Models get power from the 4-20mA output or input loop (sinks or sources current). Typical uses are as a current repeater or to drive resistive loads. | DC-Powered Isolators – These models are used to drive resistive loads (sources current). The 4-20mA output signal and DC power share a common lead which is wired directly to the PLC/DCS’s internal ground. | 4-Wire AC/DC-Powered 4-20mA Isolators – These isolators provide 3-way isolation to separate input, output, and power circuits. They are safest for retrofitting or expanding systems where instrument isolation or the grounding schemes are unknown. |
For more information on the different signal isolators 4-20mA ; please see below or contact us.
Or to learn how to choose the right isolator for your application – check out this blog titled “Selecting the right signal isolator”
4-20mA Loop Powered Isolators, 2 Wire
Models get power from the 4-20mA output or input loop (sinks or sources current). Typical uses are as a current repeater or to drive resistive loads
651T and 250T models are ideal for applications that require an isolator with a power supply in series with the output signal. Power is obtained from the output loop. The isolator must control current draw from the power supply in the output loop which is the 4-20mA signal. Since output and power share the same two wires, this type of isolator can be placed anywhere between the field sensing device and the PLC/DCS or monitoring device. Usually, the isolator is located close to the field device. Since both the input and output signal are 4-20mA, location of the device is not critical.
670T and 270i models are useful when adding and isolating a monitoring instrument to an existing current loop. When adding a field device such as a recorder or display, no additional power source is required for the added loop or for the isolator. The isolator’s output is powered by the input loop power and drives passive loads only.
Series available
TT 230 Series: 2 Wire Loop Powered 4-20mA Isolators, Rail MountModel: TT236 | 600 Series: 2 Wire Loop Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail MountModel: 650T | 600 Series: 2 Wire Loop Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail MountModel: 670T |
Transmitter/Isolator, Current/Millivolt Input, Loop-Powered
The TT236 model is a space-saving two-wire transmitter that isolates and converts a DC current or low voltage input to a proportional 4-20mA control signal | 651T / 652T: Isolator, Single/Dual Channel
These units receive 4-20mA process current inputs and provide isolated 4-20mA output signals. Each channel operates independently. | 671T / 672T / 674T: Isolator, Single/Dual/Quad Channel
These units receive 4-20mA process current inputs and provide isolated 4-20mA output signals. |
Flat Pack Series: 2 Wire Loop Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail MountModel: 250T-DC; 350T-DC; 450T-DC | Flat Pack Series: 2 Wire Loop Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail MountModel: 270i | DT236 Current/Millivolt Input 2 Wire TransmitterModel: DT236 |
250T-DC: Transmitter, Output Loop Power 350T-DC: Transmitter, DC Powered 450T-DC: Transmitter, AC Powered These models convert sensor inputs to proportional process current or voltage output signals. | 270i: Isolator, Input Loop Power
The 270i accepts a process current input and provides an isolated 4 to 20mA process current output signal. Power is received from the input signal current. | DT236: Two Wire Transmitter that isolates and converts DC Current or low voltage into 4-20mA
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These models are used to drive resistive loads (sources current). The 4-20mA output signal and DC power share a common lead which is wired directly to the PLC/DCS’s internal ground.
3 Wire DC Powered Signal Isolators
Acromag’s 340i model is ideal for applications requiring multiple isolators at a single location where all isolators share the same power supply. PLCs and DCSs usually have 24V DC power available at their input terminals.
TT200 Series: 3 Wire DC Powered 4-20mA Isolators, Rail MountModel: TT-236 | Flat Pack Series: 3 Wire DC Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail MountModel: 340i | Single or Dual Channel DC Voltage / Current Input DC Powered TransmitterModel: 611T, 612T |
Transmitter/Isolator, Current/Millivolt Input, DC-Powered
The TT236 model is a space-saving 3-wire transmitter that isolates and converts a DC current or low voltage input to a proportional 4-20mA control signal. | 340i: Isolator, DC-Powered
Calibration is independent of the load to eliminate load compensation adjustments The 340i accepts a process current input and provides an isolated 4 to 20mA process current output signal. | Single (611T) or Dual Channel (612T)
Receive DC current or voltage input signals, provide isolation, and output proportional DC current or voltage signals. |
4 Wire AC / DC Powered Signal Isolators
These isolators provide 3-way isolation to separate input, output, and power circuits. They are the safest choice when retrofitting or expanding systems where instrument isolation or the grounding schemes are unknown.
These 3-way signal isolators source current out and do not use a separate output power supply. The outputs are designed to drive purely resistive loads.
The isolator can be located several or hundreds of metres away from the PLC/DCS and obtain power from an external AC or DC source. This source may have a different ground potential than the PLC/DCS or field device. In this case, the power ground must be isolated from both the input and output. Across long distances, the ground potential at a sensor is likely different from the power source and PLC/DCS. Consequently, input to output isolation is also necessary.
Additionally, these units can isolate 4-20mA control outputs from the PLC/DCS to field actuators. In the case of analogue outputs, the PLC/DCS output is wired to the isolator input and the isolator output is wired to the field device/actuator.
600 Series: 4-Wire AC/DC-Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail-MountModel: 630-T | TT300 Series: 4-Wire DC-Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail-MountModel: TT336 | |
631T / 632T: Isolator, Single/Dual Channel
These units receive 4-20mA process current inputs and provide isolated 4-20mA output signals. Each channel operates independently | Transmitter/Isolator, Current/Millivolt Input, DC Power
The TT336 model is a space-saving four-wire transmitter that isolates and converts a DC current or low voltage input to a proportional control signal. |
Flat Pack Series: 4-Wire AC/DC-Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail-MountModel: 330i | Flat Pack Series: 4-Wire AC/DC-Powered 4-20mA Isolators, DIN Rail-MountModel: 430i | |
330i: Isolator, DC-Powered
Series 330i isolators provide 3-way isolation and do not require recalibration for different loads. They accept a 4 to 20mA process current input and provide a 3-way isolated process current output. | 430i: Isolator, AC-Powered
Series 430i isolators provide 3-way isolation and do not require re calibration for different loads. The 430i accepts a 4 to 20mA process current input and provide a 3-way output. |
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