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i8/iS8 Series
from $240
1/8 DIN Temperature, Process & Strain Meters & PID Controllers
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The
NEWPORT®
i8 is a 1/8 DIN size (96mm x 48mm) Digital Panel Meter
featuring the big iSeries
color-changing display. The digits are twice the size of typical
1/8 DIN panel meters. The iSeries meters feature the only LED
displays that can be programmed to change color between Green,
Amber, and red at any set point or alrm point. The “i8”
model is available as an extremely accurate programmable digital
panel meter with no outputs or with dual outputs for controlling
or alarming functions. Other options include isolated programmable
analog output, serial communications, Modbus and Ethernet. The
user can easily program the i8 for any control or alarming
requirement from simple on-off to full autotune PID with a choice
of Form C SPDT relays, Solid State Relays, DC pulse, and Analog
(voltage and current) outputs.
Fully Isolated Analog Output for retransmission of the process
value is available in addition to the control and alarm relays
(specify model i8A33).
The i8 covers a broad selection of transducer and transmitter
inputs with two input models:
The Universal Temperature & Process
instrument (model "i") handles ten common types of
thermocouples, multiple RTD's, and several Process (DC) Voltage
and Current ranges. This model also features built-in excitation,
24 Vdc @ 25 mA. with it's wide choice of signal inputs, this
model is an excellent choice for measuring or controlling temperature
with a thermocouple, RTD, or 4-20mA transmitter.
The Strain & Process
instrument (model "iS") measures inputs from Load
Cells, Pressure Transducers, and most any strain gauge sensor
as well as Process Voltage and Current ranges. The "iS"
has built-in 5 or 10 Vdc excitation for bridge transducers,
5 Vdc @ 40mA or 10 Vdc @ 60mA. (Any excitation voltage special
order.) This "iS" model supports 4 and 6 wire bridge
configurations, ratiometric and non-ratiometric measurements.
The "iS" features fast and easy "in-process"
calibration/scaling of the signal inputs to any engineering
units.
This model also features 10 Point Linearization which allows
the user to linearize the signal input from extremely nonlinear
transducers of all kinds.
The NEWPORT®
i8 1/8 DIN enclosure has a NEMA 4 (IP65) rated front
bezel and removable rear connectors for easy installation and
wiring. The i/8 series panel meter features plug/removable connectors
and a sturdy panel mounting sleeve with adjustable thumb nuts
for easy secure installation.
i/8
and i/32 FAMILY
The NEWPORT®
iSeries
is a family of microprocessor-based instruments offered in two
true DIN sizes with NEMA-4, IP65 rated front bezels. All of
the instruments share the same set-up and configuration menu
and method of operation, a tremendous time saver for integration
of a large system.
The
iSeries
displays feature
unique 9-segment LED characters which greatly improves alphanumeric
representations. The 7-segment LED characters found on most
instruments are adequate for presenting numbers, but not letters.
Words are easier to read with the unique 9-segment LED characters
on the iSeries, which
makes operating and programming simpler and easier.
Programmable
Color Display
The NEWPORT iSeries are
the first complete series of 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 DIN process
control instruments with totally programmable color displays.
The display can be programmed to change color at any set point
or alarm point.
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iSeries
Change Color at any Setpoint
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For
example, the instrument can be programmed to display the process
value in GREEN
during warm-up, switching to AMBER
to signal the normal operating range, and in RED
to signal an alarm condition. The changes in color are quickly
seen from a distance, and machine operators can intuitively
react to changing conditions. The colors can be programmed to
change back when the value drops back below the alarm point
or to "latch" on until being reset by the operator.
The instrument can also be programmed to display only one unchanging
color: GREEN, AMBER,
or RED. This is a useful
way to let an operator identify, at a glance, process values
in three separate locations, or to display three different measurements
such as Temperature, Pressure, and Flow.
Designed
and Manufactured in the USA
The innovative NEWPORT®
iSeries
of meters/controllers features an extended Five (5) YEAR warranty
at no extra charge. The iSeries
packs a wealth of power and features into the smallest of packages,
utilizing COB (chip-on-board) and SMT (surface mount technology)
assembly techniques and automation. Every iSeries
instrument is thoroughly calibrated and tested at several stages
throughout production. The iSeries
offers the highest accuracy for industrial instrumentation at
0.03% of reading. The analog-to-digital conversion utilizes
proprietary 20-bit ASIC (application specific integrated circuit)
patented algorithms and smart filtering.
Universal
Inputs
The innovative iSeries
offers the broadest selection of signal inputs available
on one industrial instrument. The choices are easily selected
from the Menu with four front panel pushbuttons, or by
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Process
Voltage and Current
The NEWPORT® iSeries
measures
process voltage: 0-100 millivolt, 0-1 Volt, 0-10 Volt ranges,
and process current: 0-20 mA.
Analog
Output
The optional analog output can be programmed within a range
of 0-10 Vdc or 0-20 mA. It is selectable as either a control
output or as a calibrated retransmission of the process value-a
unique feature among controllers.
Built-in
Excitation Standard
The iSeries comes standard
with built-in 10 Vdc @ 60 mA or 5 Vdc @ 40 mA excitation for
transmitters or other devices. Built-in excitation is not available
with optional Isolated RS-232/RS-485 Serial communications.
Control Functions
The iSeries can control
simple manual operation to ON-OFF and full Autotune PID control.
(Selectable preset tune, adaptive tune, PID, PI, PD control
modes.) The dual control outputs can be configured for a variety
of independent control and alarm applications. The ramp-to-setpoint
feature allows the user to define the rate of rise to setpoint,
minimizing thermal shock to the load during start-up. Maximum
ramp time: 99.59 (HH.MM), Soak: 00.00 to 99.59 (HH.MM), Damping:
1 to 8 in unit steps. Input types: 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 100 mV,
0 to 1 V and 0 to 10 Vdc.
Free Software
Free
software is provided for easy set-up, configuration and data
acquisition with the NEWPORT®
iSeries.
Free
ActiveX Controls
Free ActiveX Controls are provided for the iSeries,
making it easy to integrate the iSeries
with information systems using "ActiveX Containers" such as
Microsoft Visual Basic and Microsoft Excel as well as with popular
OLE and OPC compliant data acquisition, process control, and
industrial automation software from NEWPORT®,
GE Fanuc, Intellution, Rockwell Automation, Object Automation,
iconics, and Wonderware among others.
Optional
Isolated RS-232 and RS-485 Serial Communications
The iSeries
are the first intelligent
industrial
instruments to offer both RS-232 and RS-485 serial
communications in one instrument which can be selected from
the menu.
The iSeries features
both the iSeries
serial protocol and MODBUS serial protocol.
Free Factory Setup and Configuration
Make installing your iSeries
meter or controller easier by ordering it preconfigured by the
factory, at no extra charge. You specify the input types, scaling
if applicable, set points, alarm points, etc. and we will program
the instruments to your specific requirements in our calibration
lab prior to shipment. For a checklist of factory setup parameters,
please consult your NEWPORT®
applications engineers. The Factory Setup and configuration
option requires the serial communication "-C24" option.
Custom
Configurations
Custom color bezels and enclosures are available for Original
Equipment Manufacturers. Enhance the appearance of your equipment
design with custom colors. Consult the NEWPORT®
OEM Group. iSeries LED displays
are considerably bigger, brighter and therefore more visible
than displays for conventional instruments with the same DIN
size. The segments in the i/8 are 21 mm (0.83") high.
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