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Action Instruments Ultra SlimPak Series 

Signal Conditioner Selection Guide

Input Selection Typical Application Description Model
DC Voltage or Current
(V, mV, A, mA)
Voltage/current scaling, isolation, noise reduction and signal drive DC Input Field Configurable Isolator G408
DC motor/current limit, level/position control, Hi/Lo pressure alarm, power demand 2-channel comparitor DC Input Field Configurable Limit Alarm G108
RTD
(Types Pt, Ni, Cu)
Temperature control, monitoring and data acquisition RTD Input Field Configurable Isolator G418
Heater/cooler control, Hi/Lo temperature alarm, motor temperature monitor RTD Input Field Configurable Limit Alarm G118
Thermocouple
(Types E, J, K, R, S, T, B)
Temperature control, monitoring, and data acquisition Thermocouple Input Field Configurable Isolator G428
Heater/cooler control, Hi/Lo temperature alarm, motor temperature monitor Thermocouple Input Field Configurable Limit Alarm G128
Potentiometer 
(0-100 ohm to 0-100K ohm)
Tank level control, monitoring, data acquisition, resistance position sensor conditioning Potentiometer Input Field Configurable Signal Conditioner G438
Strain Gauge 
(0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50mV/V) 1 to 10V adjustable excitation
Pressure control, pressure status monitoring, weight, load cell conditioning and data acquisition Bridge Input Field Configurable Isolator G448
AC Voltage or Current
(V, mV, A, mA)
Voltage/current scaling, power monitoring, isolation, buffering AC Input Field Configurable Isolator G468
AC motor/current limit, AC power status monitor AC Input Field Configurable Limit Alarm G168
Frequency
(0-2Hz to 0-10KHz)
Flow/velocity control or monitoring, motor speed control, scaling, pulse accumulation, integration totalizing Frequency Input Field Configurable Isolator G478
24 Volt DC Power Supplies Supply 24VDC power to 2, 3, and 4-wire transmitters 24VDC, 500mA G905
24VDC, 200mA H902
24VDC, 1.0A H910
24VDC, 2.3A H915
Field Configurable Flexibility
Action Instruments has pioneered wide ranging, field configurable instrument design for over 10 years. The Ultra SlimPak Series is a result of this effort and investment. It utilizes the latest ASIC and microprocessor based technologies to provide 1800VDC isolation and wide ranging adjustments for easy, accurate, discrete signal conditioning. The power supply of the Ultra SlimPak will accept any AC or DC source between 9 and 30VDC, typically a 12 or 24VDC supply is used. 

The value of a field configurable instrument is that it allows the user to easily set the instrument for their specific or even custom I/O range. This flexibility can reduce spare parts inventory or increase the efficiency of the process by maximizing resolution in critical process measurements.

Ultra High Density 
The Ultra SlimPak is developed for high density applications where panel space cannot be wasted. From 17 to 24 Ultra SlimPaks can mount on one linear foot of DIN rail. DIN rail mounting provides easy “snap in place” installation. 

Limit Alarms
Limit Alarms are setpoint controllers that regulate industrial processes — discrete, batch or continuous. Two-Position (on/off) controllers simplify processes through automation, and by removing personnel from tedious and possibly harmful environments. 

Alarms are indicators of problems — be they production line faults, process upsets, equipment failures or control system abnormalities. Limit Alarms safe guard industrial facilities and workers by alerting and informing process personnel of abnormal conditions 

Ultra SlimPak G1X8 Series of Limit Alarms
The Ultra SlimPak G1X8 Series of Limit Alarms accept the most popular process signals: DC voltage and current (G108), RTD (G118), thermocouples (G128) and AC voltage and current (G168). Their output is a dual contact closure (2 - SPDT relays) which can be used to light hazard beacons, sound audible alarms or alert control systems of abnormalities.

Setpoint Flexibility
Wide ranging, field configurable Ultra SlimPaks allow the user to configure the input type, input range, setpoint adjustment, deadband, HI/LO operation, and failsafe or non-failsafe relay state. 

These features provide the flexibility required to solve many diverse process control applications with additional benefits such as reduced spare parts inventory and the convenience of an off the shelf solution. 

Signal Conditioners
Signal Conditioners amplify and condition weak signals generated by process sensors. They send signals long distances without being degraded by electrical noise. They are also used to drive devices such as indicators, alarms, controllers, computer interfaces and other process instrumentation. 

Ultra SlimPak G4X8 Series of Conditioners
The Ultra SlimPak G4X8 Series of Signal Conditioners accept a variety of process signals: DC voltage and current (G408), RTD (G418), thermocouple (G428), potentiometer (G438), strain-gauge (G448), AC current or voltage (G468), frequency/pulse (G478) and AC to 24VDC power (G905). Three port isolation — input to output to power — ensures that common ground faults are eliminated from any source.

ASIC Reliability - Lifetime Warranty 
Action Instrument's exclusive analog ASIC increases reliability by reducing components and interconnections up to 70%. Every Ultra SlimPak is backed with a Lifetime Warranty. 
 

DC Input Field Configurable Isolator

G408

Provides a fully isolated DC output signal in proportion to a DC input
  • Easy field configurable input and output ranges 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Flexible power supply accepts 9 to 30VDC 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G408 is a DIN rail mount, DC voltage or current input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offer flexible, wide ranging capability for DC current and voltage ranges. Input voltage spans from 10mV to 100V and input current from 1mA to 100mA. The G408 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant.

DC Input Limit Alarm Ultra SlimPak®

G108

Provides relay contact closure(s) at a preset DC input level 
  • Easy field configurable input ranges 
  • Adjustable setpoints: programmable HI/LO or Failsafe/Non-failsafe 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation
  • Flexible power supply accepts 9 to 30VDC 
  • 24VDC transducer excitation 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G108 is a DIN rail mount, DC voltage or current input limit alarm with dual setpoints and two contact closure outputs. The field configurable input and alarm functions offer flexible setpoint capability. Input voltage spans from 10mV to 200V and input current from 1mA to 100mA. Bipolar inputs are also accepted. The G108 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant.

RTD Input Field Configurable Isolator

G418

  • Provides a fully isolated, linearized DC output signal in proportion to a RTD input
  • Easy field configurable input and output ranges 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Flexible power supply accepts 9 to 30VDC 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G418 is a DIN rail mount, RTD input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offer flexible, wide ranging capability for platinum and copper RTDs. The input can be configured for any of up to 16 temperature ranges. Output is linear to input temperature and can be set for any of 5 DC current and voltage ranges. The G418 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant.

RTD Input Limit Alarm

G118

Provides relay contact closure(s) at a preset RTD/Resistance input level 
  • Easy field configurable input ranges 
  • Adjustable setpoints: programmable HI/LO or Failsafe/Non-failsafe 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation
  • Flexible power supply: 9 to 30VDC
  • LED trip and input indicators 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G118 is a DIN rail mount, RTD input limit alarm with dual setpoints and two contact closure outputs. The field configurable input and alarm functions offer flexible setpoint capability. There are up to eight temperature ranges available for each RTD type to ensure accuracy and maximize setpoint resolution. The G118 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant. 

Thermocouple Input, Field Configurable Isolator

G428

Provides an Isolated, Linearized DC Output in Proportion to a Thermocouple Input
  • Easy Field Configurable Input Ranges for J, K, T, R, S, E, and B Type Thermocouples 
  • Eliminates Ground Loops with 1800VDC Input-to-Output Isolation
  • Five Field Configurable Output Ranges: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA and 4-20mA 
  • Ultra Slim 17.7mm Housing Mounts on DIN Rail for High Density Installations 
  • Flexible Power Supply Accepts 9 to 30VDC
  • ASIC Technology for High Reliability
  • Lifetime Warranty


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The G428 is a DIN rail mount, thermocouple input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offer flexible, wide ranging capability for J, K, T, R, S, E and B type thermocouples. 
The input of the G428 can be configured for over 60 different thermocouple temperature ranges (see Table 6). The output is linear to temperature and can be set for either 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA or 4-20mA. 
For an RTD and thermocouple input temperature transmitter with improved accuracy and stability, see Action I/Q model Q488. PC or DIP switch programmable. 
Wide ranging, precision zero and span pots allow 50% adjustablity of offset and span turn-down within each of the ranges. For example, the 0-1000°C range could be offset and turned down to provide a 4-20mA signal representing 500-1000°C. Similarly, adjustment can be referenced to the output range. The example from above could be used to provide a 12-20mA signal from a 750 to 1000°C temperature input.

Thermocouple Input Limit Alarm

G128

Provides relay contact closure(s) at a preset temperature input level 
  • Easy field configurable input ranges 
  • Adjustable setpoints: programmable HI/LO or Failsafe/Non-failsafe 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation
  • Flexible power supply: 9 to 30VDC
  • LED trip and input indicators 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G128 is a DIN rail mount, thermocouple input limit alarm with input terminal cold junction compensation (CJC), dual setpoints and two contact closure outputs. The field configurable input and alarm functions offer flexible setpoint capability. There are up to six temperature ranges available for each thermocouple type to ensure accuracy and maximize setpoint resolution. A bipolar input switch is provided for temperatures below 0°C. The G128 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant. 

Potentiometer Input, Field Configurable Signal Conditioner

G438

Provides a DC Output in Proportion to a Potentiometer Input 
  • Potentiometers from 100W to 100KW 
  • Wide Ranging Zero and Span with 80% Adjustability 
  • Five Field Configurable Output Ranges: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA and 4-20mA
  • Ultra Slim 12.6mm Housing Mounts on DIN Rail for High Density Installations
  • Flexible Power Supply Accepts 9 to 30VDC 
  • ASIC Technology for High Reliability
  • Lifetime Warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak G438 is a DIN rail mount, potentiometer input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between DC power and the input/output circuitry. The input provides a constant voltage and is designed to accept any three-wire potentiometer from 100W to 100KW. The field configurable output is switch selectable providing either 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA or 4-20mA DC signal. 
Wide ranging, precision zero and span pots, used in conjunction with DIP switches, allow 80% adjustablity of offset and gain to transmit a full scale output from any 20% portion of the potentiometer input.

Bridge Input, Field Configurable Signal Conditioner

G448

Provides an Isolated DC Output in Proportion to a Bridge/Strain-Gauge Input
  • Adjustable Bridge Excitation 1 to 10V with up to 120mA drive 
  • Eleven Field Configurable Input Ranges from 10mV to ±200mV (0.5mV/V to >50mV/V) 
  • Five Field Configurable Output Ranges: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20-mA and 4-20mA
  • Ultra Slim 17.7mm Housing Mounts on DIN Rail for High Density Installations
  • Flexible Power Supply Accepts 18 to 30VDC 
  • ASIC Technology for High Reliability
  • Lifetime Warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak G448 is a DIN rail mount, bridge or strain-gage input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offers flexible, wide ranging capability for bridge or strain-gage input applications from 0.5mV/V to over 50mV/V. 
Wide ranging, precision zero and span pots allow 50% adjustablity of offset and gain within each of the 11 switch selectable input ranges. The output can be set for either 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA or 4-20mA. 
This flexibility, combined with an adjustable (1 to 10VDC) bridge excitation source, provides the user a reliable, accurate instrument to isolate and condition virtually any bridge or strain-gage input.

AC Input, Field Configurable Isolator

G468

Provides an Isolated DC output in Proportion to an AC Input
  • Eliminates Ground Loops with 1800VDC Input-to-Output Isolation 
  • Easy, Field Configurable Input Ranges: 50mV to 250VAC, 5mA to 5AAC
  • Five Field Configurable Output Ranges: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20-mA and 4-20mA
  • Ultra Slim 12.6mm Housing Mounts on DIN Rail for High Density Installations
  • Flexible Power Supply Accepts 9 to 30 VDC
  • ASIC Technology for High Reliability
  • Lifetime Warranty


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The field configurable G468 is a DIN rail mount, AC input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offers flexible, wide ranging capability for scaling, converting or buffering AC inputs ranging from 5mA to 100mAAC or 50mV to 250VAC. 
For current inputs above 100mAAC, it is recommended that an input shunt resistor be used and the G468 be configured for the proper input range. For example, a 5AAC current transformer output can use the Action model C006 shunt resistor (0.1W, 5W) and set the input of the G468 for 0-500mVAC. 
The DC output of the G468 is proportional to the average of the fully-rectified AC input signal, and is calibrated for sine waves between 40-400Hz.

AC Input Limit Alarm

G168

Provides relay contact closure(s) at a preset AC input level 
  • Easy field configurable input ranges 
  • Adjustable setpoints: programmable HI/LO or Failsafe/Non-failsafe 
  • High density Ultra Slim DIN rail mounting 
  • Protects equipment and prevents ground loops with 1800VDC isolation
  • Flexible power supply: 9 to 30VDC
  • LED trip and input indicators 
  • ASIC technology for high reliability 
  • Lifetime warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak® model G168 is a DIN rail mount, AC input limit alarm with dual setpoints and two contact closure outputs. The field configurable input and alarm functions offer flexible setpoint capability. Input voltage spans from 100mV to 250VAC and input current from 10mA to 100mAAC. The G168 is CSA and UL certified, and CE Mark compliant. 

Frequency Input, Field Configurable Isolator

G478

Provides an Isolated DC Output in Proportion to input Frequency 
  • Easy Field Configurable Input Ranges from 2Hz to 10,000Hz 
  • Eliminates Ground Loops with 1800VDC Input-to-Output Isolation 
  • Five (5) Field Configurable Output Ranges: 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA, 4-20mA 
  • Ultra Slim 12.6mm Housing Mounts on DIN Rail for High Density Installations
  • 150mV to 150V Input Amplitude Level 
  • Advanced 'Touch-CalTM' Technology for Simplified Ranging 
  • Flexible Power Supply Accepts 9 to 30VDC 
  • ASIC Technology for High Reliability
  • Lifetime Warranty


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The Ultra SlimPak Model G478 is a DIN rail mount, frequency input signal conditioner with 1800VDC isolation between input, output and power. The field configurable input and output offer flexible, wide ranging capability for variable frequency drives, magnetic pick-ups, turbine flow meters, and other pulse or frequency output transducers.
The input of the G478 can be configured for any frequency span from 2Hz to 10,000Hz. The input amplitude threshold sensitivity can be adjusted from 150mVp to 10Vp to ensure accurate frequency measurement and minimize transient noise related errors. The maximum input amplitude is 150 Vrms. The output can be set for either 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-1mA, 0-20mA or 4-20mA. 
Advanced digital technology allows the G478 to be field configured for virtually any frequency input to DC signal output within the ranges specified. Calibration utilizes ‘Touch-Cal’ technology where the user simply applies the minimum and maximum input frequencies, touching a recessed button to configure the corresponding minimum and maximum output range. 
The very narrow Ultra SlimPak housing enables installations of up to 24 unit per linear foot. The wide ranging power supply is inverter isolated and accepts any voltage between 9 and 30VDC.

DIN-Rail Mount Power Supplies

G905, H902, H910, H915

  • Material: Aluminum Alloy 5052H32, 0.063" thick 
  • Anodized: Black, MIL-A-8625
Model G905, H902, H910 and H915 power supplies can be used to operate most 24 VDC instruments including Action's Ultra SlimPak® and the ActionI/QTM. All models convert 110VAC to 24VDC. 

The G905, with the EG12 case, is ideal for use in high density or limited space installations.

Model H902 supplies up to 200mA at 24VDC, the G905 supplies up to 500mA at 24VDC, the H910 supplies up to 1000mA at 24VDC and the H915 supplies up to 2300mA at 24VDC.  All models feature an LED power indicator and multiple wire terminal connections (except on the H910). The H902, H910 and H915 offer input fuse protection. The output section for each model features DC short circuit protection. The G905 input is varistor protected.

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