Schneider 140AII33010C Intrinsically Safe Current Input Module

Product Overview
The Schneider 140AII33010C Intrinsically Safe Current Input Module is designed to provide accurate and reliable measurement of current signals in hazardous and explosive environments. As part of Schneider Electric’s Modicon Quantum and Modicon Premium programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, this module is engineered to ensure safe integration and operation in areas where the risk of explosion or fire exists. With its intrinsically safe design, it offers protection for both the equipment and operators, ensuring compliance with strict safety standards in industries such as oil & gas, chemical, and pharmaceuticals.

The 140AII33010C module is ideal for monitoring and controlling field devices such as sensors, actuators, and process controllers in environments where conventional electrical equipment cannot be used due to the presence of flammable gases, vapors, or dust. Its intrinsically safe design ensures that it limits the energy released in case of a fault, reducing the risk of ignition in hazardous environments.

Key Features

• Intrinsic Safety Certification – Designed for use in hazardous areas, with certification for intrinsic safety according to ATEX and IECEx standards, ensuring safe operation in explosive atmospheres.

• High Accuracy – Provides precise measurement of current signals (4-20 mA), enabling accurate monitoring of field devices in critical processes.

• Multiple Channels – Supports up to 8 current input channels, allowing multiple field devices to be monitored simultaneously from a single module.

• Wide Input Range – Accepts a broad range of current input signals, ensuring compatibility with a variety of field devices and sensors used in industrial processes.

• Real-Time Monitoring – Provides real-time data to the PLC system for efficient control and monitoring, ensuring rapid responses to any changes in the process.

• Seamless Integration – Fully compatible with Modicon Quantum and Modicon Premium PLCs, making it easy to integrate into existing automation systems.

• Compact and Rugged Design – Designed for easy installation in industrial control panels with limited space, offering a durable and reliable solution for harsh environments.

• Built-In Diagnostics – Features diagnostic tools for continuous monitoring of input signals and module health, allowing for early detection of faults and reducing maintenance time.

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Industry Applications

• Oil & Gas – Used in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations to monitor sensors and actuators in hazardous environments such as drilling platforms, refineries, and pipelines.

• Chemical – Ideal for controlling chemical processes where explosive gases or liquids are present, enabling safe measurement and monitoring of flow, pressure, and temperature.

• Pharmaceutical – Used in pharmaceutical manufacturing plants where explosive or flammable materials are present, ensuring the safe operation of control systems and instrumentation.

• Mining – Provides safe monitoring and control of processes in mining operations, where explosive gases and dust may be present in underground mines.

• Food & Beverage – Used in food processing environments that involve volatile materials, ensuring safe control of systems such as mixers, blenders, and filling machines.

• Wastewater Treatment – Ensures safe operation of wastewater treatment facilities in hazardous areas, controlling pumps, valves, and chemical dosing systems.

• Power Generation – Suitable for use in power plants where hazardous gases may be present, allowing for safe monitoring of key control parameters in turbine, generator, and boiler systems.

The Schneider 140AII33010C Intrinsically Safe Current Input Module offers essential protection for automation systems operating in hazardous environments. With its intrinsically safe design, high-accuracy measurements, and real-time monitoring capabilities, it is an ideal solution for industries where safety is paramount. Whether in oil & gas, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries, this module ensures safe operation without compromising performance, making it a reliable component for industrial automation in explosive atmospheres.