GEFRAN PCIR-A SIGNAL CONDITIONER

The GEFRAN PCIR-A is a robust, DIN-rail mounted signal conditioner designed to isolate, convert, and amplify low-level signals from temperature sensors for use in industrial automation and control systems. It acts as a critical interface between your sensitive field sensors (like RTDs and Thermocouples) and your control equipment (like PLCs or DCS), ensuring signal integrity and protecting your system from electrical noise and ground loops.

By converting sensor inputs into a standardized, robust 4-20mA output signal, the PCIR-A guarantees accurate and reliable data transmission, which is essential for precise process control, monitoring, and safety.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Universal Input Flexibility: Accepts a wide range of temperature sensor inputs, including RTD (Pt100) and various Thermocouple types (J, K, S, R, B, T, N, E, L). This versatility reduces inventory needs and simplifies system design.

• High-Performance Signal Isolation: Features galvanic isolation between the input, output, and power supply circuits. This prevents ground loops, suppresses electromagnetic interference (EMI), and protects expensive control system components from voltage surges and transients.

• Stable and Accurate 4-20mA Output: Provides a two-wire, 4-20mA analog output signal, the industry standard for process control. This current loop is highly resistant to noise over long cable runs, ensuring the reading at your controller matches the measurement at the sensor.

• Easy Configuration and Installation: The PCIR-A is a compact, plug-and-play unit that mounts seamlessly on a standard DIN rail. Its simple DIP-switch configuration allows for quick and tool-free setup without the need for complex software or programming.

• Improved System Reliability: By conditioning the signal at the source, the PCIR-A minimizes measurement errors and system downtime, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.

• Certified for Industrial Use: Built to meet rigorous industrial standards, the PCIR-A is suitable for harsh environments commonly found in manufacturing, chemical processing, power generation, and HVAC applications.

Technical Specifications at a Glance:

• Input Types: RTD (Pt100), Thermocouples (J, K, S, R, B, T, N, E, L)

• Output Signal: 2-Wire, 4-20mA

• Power Supply: 12 – 30 VDC (typical 24VDC loop power)

• Isolation: 1.5 kV AC (input/output/power)

• Accuracy: Up to ±0.1% of span (dependent on model)

• Mounting: Standard 35mm DIN Rail

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

• Certifications: CE, UL/cUL

Common Applications:

The GEFRAN PCIR-A is the ideal solution for any application requiring precise temperature measurement and signal conditioning:

• Industrial Ovens & Furnaces

• Plastic Extrusion and Molding Machines

• Packaging Machinery

• HVAC/R Systems (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration)

• Process Control Loops in Chemical and Petrochemical Plants

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems

• Energy Management Systems