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B&R 7AI354.7

Product Type: Analog Input Module

Model Number: 7AI354.7

Product Introduction:
The B&R 7AI354.7 is a 4-channel analog input module from the X20 series. It acquires analog signals from sensors, transmitters, and process instruments and converts them into digital values for the B&R controller. The module supports both voltage and current input signals with high accuracy.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Channels: 4
  • Input Signal Type: 0 to 10 V DC / 0 to 20 mA / 4 to 20 mA (selectable per channel)
  • Resolution: 12-bit (4096 steps)
  • Input Impedance (Voltage Mode): ≥ 100 kΩ
  • Input Impedance (Current Mode): 250 Ω (for 0-20 mA) / 125 Ω (for 4-20 mA)
  • Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale
  • Conversion Time: ≤ 1 ms per channel
  • Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (nominal), range 20.4 V to 28.8 V
  • Power Consumption: ≤ 2.0 W
  • Isolation: Channel-to-channel galvanic isolation, 500 V DC
  • Isolation to Bus: 500 V DC
  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C
  • Storage Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 22.5 mm x 120 mm x 79.5 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 150 g

Functional Features:

  • Independent configuration per channel (voltage or current)
  • 12-bit A/D conversion with high linearity
  • Overvoltage protection on each input (up to 30 V DC)
  • Reverse polarity protection on current inputs
  • Diagnostic LED per channel
  • Integrated filter for noise suppression
  • Fully compatible with B&R Automation Studio

Structural Characteristics:

  • DIN rail mounting (TS 35)
  • Spring-loaded plug-in terminal connectors
  • ABS plastic housing with high mechanical strength
  • Front-facing LED status indicators
  • X20 bus connector on bottom edge

Working Principle:
Analog signals from field sensors enter the module through protected input terminals. Each channel passes through an input protection circuit (overvoltage and reverse polarity protection). A multiplexer routes the selected channel to a 12-bit successive approximation ADC. The digital result is transferred to the controller via the X20 bus. Channel isolation is maintained via optocouplers.

Advantages & Highlights:

  • 4 independent channels with per-channel configuration flexibility
  • 12-bit resolution delivers high measurement precision
  • Robust input protection guards against field wiring errors
  • Galvanic isolation ensures noise-free signal acquisition
  • Hot-swap capability in X20 systems

Applicable Industries:

  • Chemical and petrochemical plants
  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • HVAC systems
  • Process control in food industry
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Energy management systems

Installation Requirements:

  • Mount on DIN rail (TS 35 x 7.5 or TS 35 x 15)
  • Maintain minimum 10 mm spacing between modules for heat dissipation
  • Use shielded cables for analog signal wiring
  • Connect cable shield to ground at one end only (controller side)
  • Connect to X20 system base module

Usage Precautions:

  • Never apply voltage exceeding 30 V DC to any input terminal
  • For 4-20 mA inputs, ensure loop power is provided externally
  • Verify input range setting matches connected transmitter output
  • Do not leave current input terminals open-circuited when loop is energized

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