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ABB AI950S 3KDE175521L9500 S900 I/O Temperature Input TI4-Ex Module

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  • Manufacturer: ABB

  • Product No.: ABB AI950S 3KDE175521L9500

  • Country of origin:Germany

  • Product Type: Temperature Input Module

  • Barcode: 8537101190

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 120g

  • Dimensions: 10.5 x 2.0 x 11.0 cm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Description

The ABB AI950S 3KDE175521L9500 (3KDE175521L9500) is a 4-channel temperature input module (TI4-Ex) engineered for the ABB S900 remote I/O system. Designed for deployment in hazardous industrial locations, this module acquires precise temperature measurements from resistance thermometers (RTD), thermocouples, resistance transmitters, and millivolt sources in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.

As an intrinsic safety (Ex i) interface, the AI950S mounts onto S900 I/O backplanes or power-distribution modules, converting field-level thermal signals into digitized process data for transmission via PROFIBUS DP or Modbus protocols to the control system. The unit incorporates galvanic isolation between field circuits, internal bus, and power supply, ensuring signal integrity and protection against common-mode transient voltages.

Features

  • Four independent, configurable channels for RTD, thermocouple, resistance, and voltage inputs
  • Intrinsically safe Ex i field circuits for direct connection of field sensors located in Zone 1 and Zone 2
  • Supports sensor types including Pt100, Pt200, Pt500, Pt1000, Ni100, and standard thermocouples (Types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T)
  • Internal cold junction compensation (CJC) for high-accuracy thermocouple measurements
  • Hot-swappable module design allowing replacement under power without system shutdown
  • Comprehensive diagnostic monitoring including wire-break detection, short-circuit detection, and out-of-range alarms

Applications

  • Hazardous area temperature monitoring in chemical and petrochemical processing plants
  • Reactor core and distillation column thermal profiling in oil and gas refineries
  • High-precision temperature acquisition for distributed control systems (DCS) via S900 remote I/O racks
  • Critical temperature interlock and safety shutdown monitoring loops

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Manufacturer ABB
Product Series ABB S900 I/O
Catalog Number / Model AI950S / 3KDE175521L9500
Module Type Temperature Input Module (TI4-Ex)
Number of Channels 4 channels
Supported Sensor Types RTD (Pt100, Ni100), Thermocouples (B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T), Resistance (0 to 400 Ohm, 0 to 2000 Ohm), Voltage (-80 mV to +80 mV)
Explosion Protection II 2(1) G Ex ib [ia Ga] IIC T4 / II 2(1) D ex ib [ia Da] IIIC
Galvanic Isolation Between channels and system / power supply
Mounting S900 I/O backplane / terminal block
Country of Origin Germany

Connections / Interfaces

The AI950S module connects to field sensors via S900 Series terminal blocks (either screw-type or spring-clamp) designed for hazardous area separation. Internal module connections interface directly with the S900 passive or active backplane for power distribution and internal communication bus routing.

FAQ

What control systems are compatible with the ABB AI950S 3KDE175521L9500?

The AI950S module is designed for the ABB S900 remote I/O system, which integrates with distributed control systems (DCS) such as ABB System 800xA via PROFIBUS DP or Modbus communication gateways.

What sensor types can be connected to the TI4-Ex input channels?

The 4-channel TI4-Ex module supports resistance thermometers (RTDs like Pt100 and Ni100), thermocouples (Types B, E, J, K, N, R, S, T), millivolt sources (-80 mV to +80 mV), and resistance transmitters.

Is the ABB AI950S suitable for installation in hazardous areas?

Yes, the module features intrinsic safety (Ex i) approval, allowing direct connection of field sensors located in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments.

Can the AI950S module be hot-swapped during operation?

Yes, the S900 I/O architecture supports hot-swapping, allowing the AI950S module to be replaced while the system is powered on without interrupting the entire remote I/O rack.

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