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Q404-4
DC Input Isolator, Signal Splitter



Benefits

*Protects Equipment and Prevents Ground Loops       with 2000VAC Isolation

*Multi-Channel Configuration: 1 in / 2 out

*High Density DIN Rail Mounting

*SnapLoc, Plug-In Terminals for Low MTTR

*Three Year Warranty

DC Input Isolator, Signal Splitter

The ActionI/Q model Q404 is a DIN rail mount, DC input signal conditioner, with 2000VAC isolation between input output and power. Available as a multi-channel signal conditioner ( 1 input/2 outputs), the Q404 maintains the high 2000VAC isolation from channel to channel, as well as input to output to power.

Factory configured input and output ranges support standard industrial control signals such as 4-20mA and 0-10V. Front accessed zero and span potentiometers allow adjustment of offset and gain to compensate for sensor errors or signal losses.

All ActionI/Q modules feature SnapLoc, plug-in screw terminals for easy installation and low Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR). If desired, two or more modules can slide together and interlock for solid, high density mounting. This is accomplished by removing either the DIN rail foot or the adjacent unit’s face plate, for right side or left side mounting, respectively. The module to be attached will easily slide onto the side of the mounted unit.

Application
DC input four-wire transmitters are used to isolate and convert DC voltage or current signals into proportional, standard industrial control signals such as 4-20mAor 0-10V. Typically an industrial control system such as a DCS or PLC requires standard industrial control signals with full isolation to ensure reliable, strong signals.

In most industrial process control or data acquisition applications, several different input sources, including voltages and currents from various field instruments (e.g. level, flow, pressure and position sensors), are common. Four-wire transmitters accept these field inputs and provide the controller (DCS & PLC) the standard industrial signals they require. The four-wire transmitter will increase the signal drive to high impedance loads and may improve resolution of the process variable.

The 2000VAC isolation capability of the Q404 prevents ground loops from causing errors in DC voltage and current signals and may reduce susceptibility to Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Isolation also provides protection from high voltages and current spikes which may damage expensive Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment.