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ABB ai581-s-xc:s500, safety analog input module 4sai,
ABB AI581-S-XC 1SAP482000R0001 is a four-channel 4–20 mA safety analogue input module with 14-bit resolution and SIL2/SIL3 support for AC500-S and S500-XC industrial functional safety systems.
£483.65
Why Choose the ABB AI581-S-XC Safety Analogue Input Module?
The ABB AI581-S-XC (1SAP482000R0001) is a high-performance safety analogue input module designed for functional safety applications within ABB AC500-S and AC500-XC industrial automation systems. It provides four safety-related analogue inputs for monitoring 4–20 mA process signals, enabling reliable integration of analogue sensors and transmitters into safety control applications.
As part of the ABB S500-XC safety I/O platform, the AI581-S-XC supports applications up to SIL2 and SIL3 depending on the configured channel architecture. Its four analogue input channels provide 14-bit resolution and are designed for 2-wire, 4–20 mA instrumentation, making the module suitable for accurate monitoring of pressure, level, flow, temperature and other safety-related process variables.
The AI581-S-XC operates in 24 V DC automation systems and incorporates ABB's eXtreme Conditions (XC) construction for challenging industrial environments. It can be used for central expansion of an AC500-S system or in distributed configurations through compatible interface and bus modules, providing flexible safety I/O deployment for machine, factory and process automation.
Key Advantages
- Provides four safety-related analogue input channels for industrial instrumentation.
- Supports functional safety applications up to SIL2 / SIL3.
- Designed for standard industrial 4–20 mA analogue signals.
- 14-bit resolution supports accurate process signal measurement.
- Supports 2-wire transmitters commonly used in process instrumentation.
- XC construction developed for extreme and demanding environmental conditions.
Key Features
- ABB AI581-S-XC safety analogue input module.
- 4 safety analogue inputs (SAI).
- Safety integrity support for SIL2 / SIL3 applications.
- 4–20 mA input signal range.
- 14-bit resolution.
- Designed for 2-wire analogue transmitters.
- Designed for 24 V DC industrial automation systems.
- Part of the ABB AC500-S / S500-XC safety I/O platform.
- XC construction for extended environmental resilience.
Reliable Analogue Monitoring for Functional Safety
Safety analogue input modules allow process measurements from devices such as pressure, flow, level and temperature transmitters to be incorporated into functional safety systems. The AI581-S-XC provides four 4–20 mA safety analogue channels with 14-bit resolution, enabling an AC500-S safety controller to monitor analogue process conditions and respond when configured safety limits are reached.
The AC500-S platform is designed for functional safety applications in machine, factory and process automation. Combined with ABB's XC construction, the AI581-S-XC extends this capability to demanding environments where factors such as extended temperatures, vibration, humidity and corrosive atmospheres can place additional demands on automation equipment.
Typical Applications
- Safety-related pressure monitoring.
- Safety level and flow measurement systems.
- Temperature and process condition monitoring.
- Industrial machinery functional safety systems.
- Factory and process automation safety applications.
- ABB AC500-S and AC500-XC distributed safety I/O systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Signal Type / Function | Analogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | ABB AC500-XC | |
| Device Type | Safety Module | |
| Analogue I/O | 4 AI / 0 AO | |
| Manufacturer | ABB | |
| Series | AC500-S / S500-XC | |
| Model | AI581-S-XC | |
| Product ID | 1SAP482000R0001 | |
| Product type | Safety analogue input module | |
| Number of safety analogue inputs | 4 | |
| Safety integrity | SIL2 / SIL3 | |
| Analogue input signal | 4–20 mA | |
| Resolution | 14-bit | |
| Sensor connection | 2-wire | |
| System voltage | 24 V DC | |
| Installation | Central or distributed S500 I/O expansion | |
| Compatible terminal unit | TU582-S-XC | |
| Width | 67.5 mm | |
| Height | 135 mm | |
| Depth including terminal unit | approx. 75 mm | |
| Product net weight | approx. 0.130 kg | |
| GTIN / EAN | 4016779866163 | |
| Environmental design | XC, eXtreme Conditions | |
| HS Code | 85389091 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB AI581-S-XC used for?
The ABB AI581-S-XC is a safety analogue input module used to monitor 4–20 mA analogue signals from compatible sensors and transmitters in AC500-S functional safety systems.
How many analogue inputs does the AI581-S-XC have?
The AI581-S-XC provides four safety analogue input channels for 4–20 mA process signals.
What safety levels does the AI581-S-XC support?
The module is designed for functional safety applications up to SIL2 and SIL3, depending on the system and channel configuration.
What analogue signal does the AI581-S-XC accept?
The AI581-S-XC is designed for 4–20 mA analogue signals and provides 14-bit resolution for accurate process measurement.
What does XC mean on the ABB AI581-S-XC?
The XC designation refers to ABB's eXtreme Conditions design, developed for automation installations exposed to demanding environmental conditions such as extended temperatures, vibration and high humidity.
Trusted Functional Safety Automation from ABB
ABB AC500-S and S500-XC safety automation components provide a scalable platform for functional safety applications, with the AI581-S-XC enabling accurate monitoring of safety-related 4–20 mA analogue signals in demanding industrial environments.
