Industrial Process Interface for USB-native Optris Infrared Cameras

The industrial process interface (PIF) enhances functionality with 500 VAC isolation voltage for safety. It supports three analog/alarm outputs, two analog inputs, and one digital input for diverse control and monitoring. Fail-safe mechanisms trigger alarms for issues like cable interruptions. Analog inputs handle parameters like emissivity, while outputs manage statuses such as frame sync and alarms. IP65-rated, it’s ideal for harsh environments.

• Enhances analog and digital integration options
• Supports three analog/alarm outputs
• Supports two analog inputs, one digital input
• 500 VAC isolation for safety
• Integrated fail-safe mechanisms

General Specification

Environmental rating: IP65 (NEMA-4)
Operating temperature: -30 C … 85 C
Storage temperature: -30 C … 85 C
Relative humidity: 10 – 95 %, non-condensing
Protection class: IP65
Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6 (sinusoidal form), IEC 60068-2-64 (broadband noise)
Shock: IEC 60068-2-27 (25 G and 50 G)
Weight: 610 g (with 5 m cable)
Size: 122 x 70 x 27 mm
Cable length: 5 m high-temperature cable (standard), optional 10 m and 20 m

Electrical Parameters

Power supply: 5 … 24 VDC
LED display: 2 green LEDs for power and fail-safe 3 red LEDs for alarm relay status
Isolation: 500 V AC RMS between the infrared camera and process
Outputs: 3x analog / alarm outputs, 3x alarm relays
Inputs: 2x analog inputs,1x digital input
Ranges:
0/4-20 mA (for AO 1 – 3)
0 – 30 V / 400 mA (for alarm relays DO 1 – 3)
0 – 10 V (for AI 1 – 2)
24 V (for DI)

Programmable features

Analog inputs:
• Emissivity setting
• Ambient temperature compensation
• Reference temperature
• Uncommitted value
• Flag control
• Triggered snapshots, triggered recording, triggered line scan camera triggered event grabber
• Reset peak-/valley-hold

Digital input:
• Flag control
• Triggered snapshots, triggered recording, triggered line scan camera, triggered event grabber
• Reset peak-/valley-hold

Analog outputs:
• Main measure area
• Measure area
• Internal temperature
• Flag status
• Alarm
• Frame sync.
• Fail-safe
• External communication
• Center pixel (direct output)

What is the difference between the standard PIF and the industrial process interface?

The industrial process interface offers enhanced features such as 500 VAC isolation, multiple analog and digital inputs/outputs, and fail-safe mechanisms for monitoring various conditions, while the standard process interface has basic functionality with fewer input/output options.

What input and output capabilities does the industrial process interface lack compared to the standard process interface?

The industrial process interface supports up to three analog/alarm outputs, two analog inputs, and one digital input, along with fail-safe relay outputs. The standard interface typically has fewer input/output options and lacks some of these advanced features.

How many outputs and inputs does the interface support?

It supports up to three analog/alarm outputs, two analog, and one digital input.

What fail-safe mechanisms are integrated into the interface?

The interface monitors conditions like cable interruptions and software shutdowns, triggering alarms when necessary.

Is this process interface stackable?

No, this interface cannot be cascaded for USB infrared cameras.

Is this interface compatible with all Xi series cameras?

No, it is only designed for USB-based infrared cameras, which include the PI series and the Xi 400 or Xi 640.

• 1x Industrial Process interface with connection cable