Isolated DIN Rail Mount Signal Transmitter (Multiple Models)
OMEGA’s new DR-I4 series isolated signal converter delivers high performance for integration in a wide range of industrial applications. The DR-I4 accepts Process and Temperature inputs, AC/DC Electrical Signals or Bridge/Strain signals. Signal converter offers application flexibility for signal acquisition and industrial requirements.
A single universal AC/DC power supply allows this unit to be suited for global use.
Available Models - Input
DP-I4P - for Process and Temperature signals, Thermocouple, RTD, NTC (potentiometers and resistors)

DP-I4E - for AC DC electrical signals, up to 600V and up to 5A ac/dc, Frequency up to 100Hz

DP-I4L - for Bridge/Strain signals, up to 4 Load Cells

DP-I4F - for Impulses and Frequency signals up to 1 MHz

Output
Configurable output in 4 to 20mA or 0 to 10Vdc, high levels of isolation and DIN rail mount. 3 way isolation between input, output and power circuits. Circuit isolation prevents ground loops and transient propagation, protecting remote equipment and signal integrity.
Additional features of the DR-I4 isolated signal converter include ready to use ‘out of the box’ unit, with no additional configuration tools needed, easy configuration by programming codes, and special ‘force’ functions for installation testing.

Complete specifications can be found in the spec sheet (PDF), see the "Download" section.

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