User Manual

ORB180213 Rev. A

III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION

The ORB™ 4-20 mA Input Box promotes communication from the 4-20 mA devices and transforms the data to

a serial RS-422 communication for interfacing with other instruments and management equipment. The 4-20

mA Input Box enhances the communication ability of all the measuring and weighing devices as well as other

devices such as temperature and moisture sensors.

FEATURES

Converts 4-20 mA data into RS-422

Allows 20 devices to be connected to a single input box

Each data stream is addressed and communicated uniquely

Possible to have four (4) inputs per card; a single input box can have multiple cards

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 VAC; 60 Hz

Communication RS-422

Input 4-20mA

Addressing 8 position dip switches for binary addressing

Temperature 0 to 120°F (-17° to 48° C) Operating

-20 to 150°F (-20° to 65° C) Storage

Humidity: 0 to 100% non-condensing

Enclosure Size 6” x 8” x 10”

Board Size 3” x 5” x 0.75”

Enclosure NEMA-4X, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic