ABB AI02

Product Overview:
The ABB AI02 is a precision analog input module used in ABB PLC and DCS systems (such as the AC800M or S800 I/O). It acquires standard analog signals from field transmitters and converts them into digital values for the controller to process.

Category: SKU: ABB AI02

Description

ABB AI02

Technical Specifications:
  • Channels: 8 isolated analog input channels.
  • Signal Types: Voltage (0-10V) or Current (4-20mA, 0-20mA).
  • Resolution: 12-bit or higher.
  • Isolation: Channel-to-channel and channel-to-bus galvanic isolation.
Functional Features:
  • Configurable Inputs: Software-selectable voltage or current per channel.
  • Diagnostics: Wire break detection and over-range/under-range alarming.
  • High Accuracy: Low temperature drift and high common-mode rejection.
Application Scenarios:
  • Temperature, pressure, and flow measurement.
  • Level monitoring in tanks and silos.
  • Process variable feedback for closed-loop control.
Performance Parameters:
  • Conversion Time: Fast scan rate for real-time control.
  • Input Impedance: > 1 MΩ for voltage inputs.
Material Composition & Structural Characteristics:
  • Terminals: Spring-clamp or screw terminals for fast wiring.
  • LED Indicators: Per-channel status and fault LEDs.
Working Principle:
Field signals are conditioned, filtered, and multiplexed before being digitized by a high-resolution ADC. The digital values are scaled according to configuration and transmitted over the fieldbus to the controller.
Installation Requirements:
  • Wiring: Use shielded twisted-pair cables; ground the shield at the module end only.
  • Base Module: Must be mounted on a compatible TB800-series terminal base.
Usage Precautions:
  • Loop Power: Verify if external 24VDC loop power is required for 2-wire transmitters.
  • Signal Limits: Do not exceed maximum input ratings to prevent permanent damage.