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Isolated Data Acquisition Expansion Unit

Model DI-78B, DI-8B Module Expansion Unit

DI-78B Isolated Data Acquisition Expansion Unit
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  • Measures temperature, pressure, flow, current, voltage, and more. View the DI-8B module Selection Guide.
  • Accepts up to 16 isolated 8B-type amplifier modules
  • Supports DI-720 and DI-730 instruments
  • Expands measurements to include virtually any isolated, industrial-type signal
  • Mix and match DI-8B modules to precisely suit any application
  • Powered from the host instrument
  • Extremely small size (9 × 7 × 1½ Inches)
  • Can be stacked and secured to the host instrument using included stacking brackets.
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Note: Pricing outside the U.S. will be higher to account for shipping, taxes, duty, currency fluctuation, local warranty and technical support in your country. DI-8B modules are NOT included with the purchase of ANY DI-78B instrument and must be ordered individually.
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DI-78B 16-channel signal conditioned input expander for DI-720 and DI-730 instruments. Includes interconnecting cable, power cable, and a pair of stacking brackets. $795
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HANDL Stainless steel handle for stacking brackets. $39
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100995-MCVW Replacement screw terminal block (TOP). $7.50
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100995-MCVR Replacement screw terminal block (BOTTOM). $7.50
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Product Highlights

Model DI-78B is a backpack expander for DI-720 and DI-730 products. The DI-78B is a sleek unit that has exactly the same footprint and height as DI-720 and DI-730 products, yielding an extremely capable yet compact solution for industrial measurements. The unit measures 9L × 7.29W × 1.52H inches (22.9L × 18.5W × 3.86H cm). It accepts up to sixteen 8B style modules and therefore brings the universe of isolated industrial measurements to DI-720 and DI-730 products. These include thermocouple, voltage, strain, frequency, process current, RTD, and potentiometric. Soon to be released is a line of RMS measurement modules. These measurement modules may be mixed and matched within the DI-78B backpack in any combination suitable for the application. Signal connection is via four removable screw terminal blocks.

A maximum of one 78B may be used with either the DI-720 or DI-730 to yield as many as sixteen 8B-conditioned inputs in addition to any remaining channels provided by the host data acquisition product. The 78B is powered by the host DI-720 or DI-730 unit using a supplied jumper cable.

Make Industrial Measurements Through DI-8B Plug-in Signal Conditioning Modules

The DI-78B brings isolated, industrial-type measurement capability to DI-720 and DI-730 instruments. Add the DI-78B for a complete, easy, and convenient signal conditioning solution. Each channel consumes one channel from its host instrument in return for the isolated, signal-conditioned input it provides. One DI-78B may be connected to any DI-720 or DI-730 instrument to add 16 signal-conditioned input channels in addition to any remaining channels on the host instrument.

Each channel on the DI-78B accommodates one DI-8B module, which provides a single channel of isolated input protection, amplification, and filtering. Measuring only 1.105″ × 1.65″ × 0.40″ DI-8B modules are the smallest signal conditioning modules available. DI-8B modules are plugged into a socketed backplane and are secured with a mounting screw. Each channel has four corresponding screw terminals for your signal connections: channel +, channel -, excitation +, and excitation -. These terminals satisfy all transducer inputs and provide sensor excitation when necessary. Access to the DI-8B modules is through a removable top panel.

Flexible Power Requirements

When used with either a DI-720 or DI-730, the DI-78B can be powered by these instruments through a supplied, dual-ended power cable.

Similar Footprint

The DI-78B has the same dimensions as our DI-720 and DI-730 instruments (9″L × 7.29″W × 1.52″H). This allows the DI-78B to be easily stacked and mounted to the host instrument with an optional hardware mounting kit.

Easy to Connect

The DI-78B connects to the host instrument in seconds with the supplied interconnecting cable. Simply connect one end of this cable to the EXPANSION port on the host DI-720 or DI-730 instrument and connect the other end to EXPANSION IN on the DI-78B's rear panel.

Convenient Signal Connection

Four removable screw terminal blocks allows signal connections to be made to the DI-78B quickly and easily. A convenient pinout sticker on the top of the instrument clearly shows where signal connections should be made.

Stackable with Included Hardware

The included stacking brackets allow the DI-78B to be stacked and mounted to the host instrument. The stacking brackets come complete with mounting hardware to make installation a snap. An optional stainless steel carrying handle is also available for convenient system handling.

         
 

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