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Answers to Common Isolator Questions


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2013-05-28

They can be applied in all industrial settings that require electronic measurement and control systems, such as power plants, metallurgical plants, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, oil and gas production facilities, and chemical manufacturing plants. In fact, during both continuous and batch production processes, where it is necessary to measure and control various physical quantities—such as temperature, pressure, liquid level, flow rate, weight, and velocity—analog signal isolators, isolation distributors, isolated power supplies, and temperature transmitters are invariably employed. Once these physical parameters have been accurately measured, despite the influence of external factors such as atmospheric conditions and installation practices, it is essential to ensure that the signals remain undiminished and free from interference during transmission from the field to the control room. Converting or transmitting these signals requires high-quality electronic systems that can adapt to, or withstand, harsh environmental conditions—including temperature fluctuations, electromagnetic interference, vibration, corrosion, and even explosive atmospheres.

Analog Signal Isolator Application scenarios?

It can be applied in all industrial settings that require electronic measurement and control systems, such as power plants, metallurgical plants, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, oil and gas production facilities, and chemical manufacturing plants. In fact, in both continuous and batch production processes, where it is necessary to measure and control various physical parameters—such as temperature, pressure, liquid level, flow rate, weight, and velocity—this technology is widely used. Analog Signal Isolator 、 Isolation distributor 、 Isolation Distribution Unit 、 Temperature transmitter Once these physical parameters have been measured with high precision, it is essential to ensure that they are neither attenuated nor disturbed during transmission from the field to the control room, despite the influence of external factors such as atmospheric conditions and installation practices. Converting or transmitting these signals requires high-quality electronic systems that can adapt to, or withstand, harsh environmental conditions—including temperature fluctuations, electromagnetic interference, vibration, corrosion, and explosive atmospheres.

 

What functions can an analog signal isolator provide?

One or more of the following:

1. High-reliability isolation for DC signal measurement and control signals.

2. Convert various non-standard signals into standard signals, such as Convert a 0–5 V input signal into a 4–20 mA output signal.

3. Small signals from sensor inputs, such as thermocouples The mV signal is amplified, linearized, and converted into a high-current output signal, enabling it to be transmitted over distances of several hundred meters or even over a kilometer without significant signal attenuation.

4. Relay contact alarm signals are generated via analog input signals to enable condition monitoring and alarm notification.

 

Why do we still need discrete analog signal isolators today? Clearly, control systems ( Programmable Logic Controller and DCS ) Can perform some of the same functions.

1. To some extent, this is true; however, we have observed that these field devices—transmitters, sensors, valves, and actuators—    Signals are transmitted via cables to various locations; typically, they are routed directly to the control room. However, many signals also need to be sent to local indicating instruments and alarm devices, and these circuits must be electrically isolated from one another.

2. Many sensors, such as thermocouple temperature sensors, often require isolation, signal conditioning, and on-site linearization before being converted into standard large-current signals (e.g., (4–20 mA) to accommodate long-distance transmission, thereby eliminating the need for expensive thermocouple compensation leads to be routed to the control room.

3. If the control system does not have an analog input card with built-in isolation, isolation must still be implemented using a dedicated signal isolator.

4. When the control system cannot supply power to the sensors and transmitters, Isolator 、 Signal distributor It can be done very conveniently.

5. If it is to be independent of the control system display, a highly integrated standalone display with one input and multiple outputs is required. Signal distributor This can be accomplished very easily.

6. When factory operators need to perform on-site linearization of signals—for example, when a material volume indicator is required for a filled-material storage tank—the measured signal, however, is a level signal (with the conversion from level to volume depending on the specific structure and geometry of the storage tank).

7. The control system needs to be able to only receive. 4–20 mA Analog signal input, but the sensor provides other non-standard signals.    For example 0–20 mV, 2–10 V, 0–10 kΩ, 0–1 mA, 4–12 kHz, 0–5 A AC, and so on—at this point, all that’s needed is to add Signal Isolation Converter It can be easily resolved.

8. When a control system needs to be reliably isolated from pulse-like electronic noise superimposed on analog input signals, an isolator can safely and reliably achieve this isolation.

9. The addition of analog input signals necessitates a new, expensive control system. When it comes to I/O cards, a cost-effective one Isolator Scaling can be implemented very easily.

 

How do I choose the right product for a specific application?

1. Nanjing Paroken Technology Co., Ltd. We offer a wide range of analog signal isolators that cover the vast majority of application requirements, and our product portfolio continues to expand. In addition, we provide a variety of useful tools to assist with selection, configuration, and system setup.

2. If you cannot find a suitable product for your application, that does not mean we do not have one. Please let us know your requirements; if we still cannot find a solution within our existing product lineup, we can manufacture a custom product tailored specifically for your application. This is Nanjing. Parokon Technology Co., Ltd. ( paragon ) a testament to our commitment and overall technical prowess.