Iii. product description – Kistler-Morse KM ORB 4-20mA Input Box User Manual
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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
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