GE PAC8000 Control System Safe Choice for Process I/O Field-Mounted I/O

GE Intelligent Platforms, through the acquisition of M T L Open Systems Technology (MOST), provides robust, complete I/O solutions for the toughest process environments.

The GE Intelligent Platform's stable, reliable 8000 process I/O, with optional intrinsically safe I/O, provides a cost-effective, space-saving solution that eliminates the need for external safety barriers.

Eliminate the need for external safety barriers. We can help you solve the most demanding process control applications - and give you a sustainable advantage for the future.

The 8000 Process I/O is recognized globally as the leading product for process environments with extreme temperatures, corrosion, shock and vibration.

It can withstand the heat of the Arabian desert, the cold of the Siberian oil fields, and even the corrosive environments that typical I/Os can't cope with.

Today, the world's largest manufacturing companies rely on us to protect their operations and people because quality and reliability are no longer an issue.

We provide intrinsically safe I/O for plants containing explosive gases around the world. Intrinsically safe technology reduces the risk of explosion by limiting the energy available in high-risk areas.

Intrinsically Safe technology reduces the risk of explosion by limiting the energy available in high-risk areas, making it a cost-effective and reliable method of explosion protection.

The GE Intelligent Platform is the safe choice for I/O installed in harsh and hazardous process industry sites.

Benefits

Designed by experienced process engineers and dedicated to process applications, the 8000 I/O is simple to use-saving money and delivering value:

Lowest Cost Field Installation

The 8000 I/O replaces terminal blocks in the field junction box; sensors and actuators connect directly to the IO terminal blocks.

Single or redundant twisted-pair or fiber-optic cables replace multi-core cables in the control room, significantly reducing installation costs.

Cost savings can only be realized with field installations provided by the stable 8000 I/O.

Expandable

The 8000 I/O is perfectly suited for any operation with more than 8 I/O points. It is compatible with all controllers, from PLCs and PC-based systems to large DCS devices.

Low Cost of Ownership

- Hot-swappable, no downtime

- Automatic addressing - I/O can be removed and replaced without reprogramming

- Field wiring for direct I/O connection Field wiring terminals - no need for external wiring terminals

Field Installation of I/O

Today, engineers can install I/O anywhere in the field, saving money without sacrificing reliability.

The use of field-mounted I/O and open networks significantly reduces wiring costs while allowing access to needed diagnostic data.

The 8000 I/O System solves all practical problems so you can install the I/O bus on your equipment.

What is the 8000 I/O System?

The 8000 I/O System is a field installable I/O system that replaces the field junction box. It allows a group of any type of field device to be connected to a single network node.

These I/O nodes can then be connected together to create a fast, powerful and open I/O system.

Is it expensive?

No. Instead of adding a network bus connection for each switch and thermocouple, it's possible to connect multiple groups of I/O devices to a single node's bus-multiple I/O points can share a single bus.

Instead of adding a network bus connection for each switch and thermocouple, it is possible to connect multiple I/O devices to a single node's bus-multiple I/O points can share a single bus interface, which saves bus costs.

How does field installation save money?

- Reduced installation costs for cables and bridges

- Eliminates the need for I/O cabinets in the control room

- Reduced space in the control room

- Low design costs due to standardized design

- Reduced cable count means simpler commissioning and maintenance

Can all I/O systems be installed on site?

No. Standard PLC or DCS I/O systems can be installed on-site. Standard PLC or DCS I/O is designed for the control room, not extreme temperatures, corrosive and explosive gases, shock and vibration.

However, the 8000 I/O is designed for such environments. It is the only I/O that is field mountable in many applications.