Application requirements
I/O density, cycle time, motion or process requirements, field distances and maintenance needs are assessed together. This defines the requirements of the working system, not just individual products.
Solidot · Chemicals
Temperature acquisition in chemical processes
This chemicals application uses XB6S modular remote I/O to address field control, reliable communication and maintainable commissioning.
Solution architecture
The proposed architecture combines XB6S modular remote I/O with the machine’s existing control infrastructure and communication protocols. Final product and module selection depends on site requirements.
How can ProControl help?
ProControl can adapt the solution to local project requirements in Türkiye, from site assessment, I/O planning and protocol selection to panel layout, commissioning and after-sales support.
Official application content
Technical details, tables and application images
The technical workflow and visual information from the manufacturer are presented below.
XB6S-A80TM is an 8-channel Temperature Input Module in the XB6S series, supporting sensor types such as RTD and thermocouple, and compatible with XB6S series Couplers. The module features a small footprint and high practicality, providing users with high-speed data acquisition, optimized system configuration, simplified field wiring, and improved system reliability.
I. Application examples
In industrial production processes, temperature is a critical parameter. Real-time monitoring of temperature changes on the production line ensures product quality and production safety. Therefore, the XB6S-A80TM Temperature Input Module has been widely used in industrial sites.
Take sintering furnaces as an example. Such equipment is widely used in fields such as ceramics, metallurgy, electronics, glass, chemical industry, machinery, refractory materials, and new material development. It sinters powder materials into blocks through high temperature, requiring high temperature accuracy. The XB6S-A80TM can accurately collect temperature sensor data, ensuring that the furnace temperature remains constant and meets the requirements of the sintering process.
Left: Sintering furnace equipment; Right: XB6S-A80TM field application
II. Panel structure and wiring diagram
Left: XB6S-A80TM panel structure; Right: XB6S-A80TM wiring diagram
III. Parameter overview
In addition to the XB6S-A80TM, Real Point Technology also offers the XB6S-A40TM, a 4-channel Temperature Input Module in the XB6S series, as an alternative. The parameters of the relevant products are shown below—
Note [1]: Sensor codes C, L, N, R, T, U, Ni120, Ni200, Ni500, 15 Ω ... 150 Ω, 15 Ω ... 300 Ω, and 15 Ω ... 600 Ω are not currently supported. Please contact us if these are required.
Note [2]: Fahrenheit (°F) = 32 + T (°C) × 1.8; Thermodynamic Temperature Scale (K) = T (°C) + 273.15
Note [3]: 4-wire sensors must be changed to 2-wire or 3-wire connection
This content is based on the manufacturer’s published Temperature acquisition in chemical processes application, adapted by ProControl while preserving its technical scope. View the official manufacturer source.