Part 1: Introduction; Description - Newport i8-AL Operator's Manual

NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Information that is especially important to note is identified by the following labels:
• NOTE
• WARNING or CAUTION
• IMPORTANT
• TIP
NOTE: Provide you with information that is important to successfully
setup and use the Programmable Digital System.
CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of
electrical shock.
CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or
practices that can affect the instrument's functionality and must refer to
accompanying documents.
TIP: Provides you helpful hints.
PART 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The iSeries Limit Alarm Controller offers unparalleled flexibility in process
measurement and alarm applications, accepting 10 different thermocouple types,
18 RTD combinations or 4 process voltage/current inputs and providing 2 relay
alarm outputs and a large multi-color, programmable display. Easily configured
options include 11 different alarm conditions and the unit supports an external
reset input and a buzzer audio annunciator.
Front panel configuration switches allow the user to select the type of input, the
alarm conditions and the resulting display color. Process inputs are fully scalable,
supporting virtually all engineering units with a selectable decimal point providing
a perfect solution for pressure, flow or other process inputs.
Standard features include a built-in 24 Vdc excitation source for transmitters or
other devices and a universal power supply that accepts 90 to 240 Vac. A low
power option is available that supports 24 Vac or 12 to 36 Vdc.
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