Overview
The Foxboro AD916AE is a high-precision Digital Control System (DCS) module from the trusted Foxboro I/A Series. It plays an essential role in converting analog signals from field devices into digital signals, making it easier for the DCS to process them. This module is designed for seamless integration and reliable performance in complex industrial environments.
Key Features
- 16 Analog Input Channels: The Foxboro AD916AE provides 16 analog input channels, allowing the system to handle multiple input signals simultaneously.
- Wide Signal Compatibility: It accepts a broad range of analog input signals, including voltage, current, and resistance. This versatility makes it suitable for various industrial applications.
- High Accuracy: With an accuracy of ± 0.05%, this module ensures precise data processing, minimizing errors in control systems.
- Fast Response: It boasts a response time of ≤ 20 ms, enabling real-time data processing for time-sensitive operations.
- User-Friendly Configuration: Setting up and configuring the Foxboro AD916AE is straightforward, ensuring quick integration into existing systems without complications.
- Full Compatibility: The module integrates seamlessly with other Foxboro I/A Series products, providing a unified and scalable control system.
Applications
- Oil Refinery: In oil refineries, the Foxboro AD916AE connects Ethernet-based DCS and fieldbus-based I/O modules, ensuring accurate monitoring and efficient control of processes.
- Power Plant: In power plants, it facilitates communication between the Ethernet-based DCS and the fieldbus-based I/O modules that control turbine operations, optimizing performance.
- Food Processing: In food processing plants, this module supports communication between the Ethernet-based DCS and fieldbus-based I/O modules, controlling processes like the regulation of cooking oven temperatures.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Model Number | AD916AE |
| Product Type | Digital Control System (DCS) Module |
| Input Channels | 16 |
| Output Channels | 8 |
| Operating Voltage Range | 24V DC |
| Accuracy | ± 0.05% |
| Response Time | ≤ 20 ms |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 2.5 W |
| Communication Interface | RS-485 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 24 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 0.46 kg |
Product Origin
The Foxboro AD916AE is manufactured by Foxboro, a leader in industrial automation, now part of Schneider Electric.
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions: 24 x 19.8 x 5.5 cm
- Weight: 0.46 kg
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