ABB AI810 Analog Input Module | 8-Channel 12-Bit AC800M I/O

📊 ABB AI810 8-Channel Analog Input Module for AC800M Controllers

The ABB AI810 (PRC3BSE008516R1) is a precision 8-channel analog input module designed for AC800M distributed control systems, supporting multiple signal types (0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-10V, 2-10V) with 12-bit resolution. This compact I/O card features HART communication compatibility, groupwise isolation, and marine certifications (ABS, BV, DNV, LR), making it ideal for process control, power generation, and marine automation applications requiring accurate analog signal acquisition.

🔧 Module Specifications

🏭 Process Control Applications

Temperature Measurement: Acquires 4-20mA signals from RTD and thermocouple transmitters monitoring reactor temperatures, furnace zones, and heat exchanger performance in chemical plants and refineries where ±0.1% accuracy ensures batch quality and prevents thermal runaway conditions.

Pressure & Flow Monitoring: Interfaces with 4-20mA pressure transmitters and flow meters in pipeline systems, compressor stations, and pump control applications where 12-bit resolution provides sufficient granularity for PID control loops maintaining setpoints within ±2% tolerance.

Level Control Systems: Processes signals from radar, ultrasonic, and hydrostatic level transmitters in storage tanks and separators where groupwise isolation prevents ground loops that cause 40% of analog input measurement errors in electrically noisy industrial environments.

Analytical Instrumentation: Connects to pH meters, conductivity analyzers, and gas chromatographs outputting 0-10V or 4-20mA signals in water treatment plants and pharmaceutical facilities where HART pass-through enables remote diagnostics without additional wiring.

⚙️ Technical Advantages

Multi-Signal Flexibility: Software-configurable input types (voltage/current) per channel eliminate need for separate modules for different signal types, reducing spare parts inventory by 50% and simplifying system design in mixed-signal applications with diverse sensor types.

HART Communication Support: Transparent HART pass-through allows access to smart transmitter diagnostics, configuration, and calibration data via AC800M controller without external HART multiplexers, reducing commissioning time by 30% and enabling predictive maintenance through continuous device health monitoring.

Marine-Grade Reliability: ABS, BV, DNV, and LR certifications ensure compliance with maritime classification society requirements for shipboard automation, offshore platforms, and marine propulsion systems where vibration, humidity, and salt spray demand ruggedized electronics.

Compact Modular Design: 45mm width allows high-density I/O configurations with up to 16 modules per TU rack, supporting 128 analog inputs in 720mm panel space—critical for retrofit applications with limited cabinet real estate and new installations optimizing footprint costs.

📦 Module Package

• 1× ABB AI810 Analog Input Module
• Installation guide and wiring diagram
• Keying code AE for MTU compatibility

Genuine ABB product with global service support. Essential for DCS engineers, instrumentation technicians, and system integrators managing AC800M control systems with analog field instrumentation. Compatible with all TU810-series module termination units and 800xA Control Builder M software.