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What is Orbit® ACS?
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Orbit® ACS , which stands for Automation and Control Systems, is a new line of Solartron products designed for quick, easy interfaces into automation and PLC systems. A user can quickly set up the digital probe and process limits on the integral keypad and screen, and then output to a PLC via Modbus or ASCII communication. Seven lines of I/O are also available. The first product is the SI 100 which comes with a probe and is a simple one channel stand-alone unit for quick measurement and PLC output. The SI 200 comes with a probe, integral screen, and PLC output, but can also connect to one Orbit® digital probe via T-con for a two channel system.
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Will the SI 100 & SI 200 connect with all Solartron Sensors?
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Yes. When the SI 100/200 are initially released, they will be available with just standard digital probes, block gauges, ect.
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Will a probe connected to an SI 100 or SI 200 have the same accuracy as a standard Orbit® probe?
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Yes. The probe will carry the same accuracy, repeatability, and resolution as an Orbit® probe. A probe with an SI 100 or SI 200 module is calibrated the same way as an Orbit® probe in the Solartron factory. The probes will also be IP65 rated, with 2 meters of cable.
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Do you need an Orbit® power supply interface module (PSIM) for the SI 100 or SI 200? |
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No. The modules can be powered by a 24V DC supply through the pins on the back of the module. If the customer does not have their own DC power supply, Solartron will offer a power pack as an option.
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Why can’t the SI100 connect onto the Orbit® network?
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The SI 100 was built to be a stand alone unit that could connect one measurement channel straight into a PLC. For single or dual channel applications, customers either want the direct PLC interface or the Orbit® network interface, but not both.
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Can the SI200 connect with more than one Orbit® module? |
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No. The SI 200 is built strictly as a two-channel stand-alone system. Like the SI 100, it will not plug into a “stack” of Orbit® modules.
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Can I connect any type of probe to the SI200?
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Yes. As long as it is a digital probe, it will connect to the SI 200.
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Can I connect an AIM or EIM module to the SI200?
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Not yet, but that will be available in the future
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