Product Introduction
The GE 8220-DI-IS 16 Channel Discrete Input Module is a high-performance interface board designed for industrial automation and GE Mark VI / Mark VIe control systems. It provides reliable acquisition and monitoring of discrete input signals from field devices such as switches, contactors, and digital sensors.
This module is engineered to handle multiple simultaneous digital inputs, allowing the control system to monitor process states accurately and respond in real time. Its design ensures signal integrity, noise immunity, and robust operation in electrically challenging industrial environments.
The 8220-DI-IS module is widely used in power generation, turbine control, oil and gas, and process automation applications, where accurate detection of on/off status signals is essential for system reliability, safety, and process efficiency.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 16 Channel Discrete Input Module |
| Manufacturer | GE |
| Model | 8220-DI-IS |
| System Compatibility | GE Mark VI / Mark VIe |
| Function | Digital input acquisition and monitoring |
| Input Channels | 16 discrete channels |
| Supported Devices | Switches, contactors, and digital sensors |
| Signal Handling | Stable, noise-resistant digital input processing |
| Integration Interface | Connects to control processor and I/O modules |
| Installation Method | Panel or rack-mounted |
| Operating Mode | Continuous industrial operation |
| Application Environment | Power generation, process automation, turbine control |
| Dimensions | 145 × 120 × 42 mm |
| Weight | 0.17 kg |
Applications
• Power generation control systems, monitoring discrete signals from field devices to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Turbine control applications, tracking switch and sensor states for precise turbine regulation
• Oil and gas process automation, providing digital input feedback for safety interlocks and process control
• Distributed control systems (DCS), enabling centralized monitoring of multiple on/off inputs across industrial processes
• Industrial machinery monitoring, detecting operational states, alarms, and fault conditions
• Critical infrastructure automation, where accurate discrete input detection is required for system protection
• Automation networks requiring EMI-resistant digital input processing, ensuring reliable operation in electrically noisy environments
Advantages
• Reliable 16-channel digital input acquisition, enabling comprehensive monitoring of multiple field devices
• Stable and noise-resistant signal processing, maintaining accurate detection under industrial conditions
• Seamless integration with GE Mark VI and Mark VIe systems, simplifying system configuration and communication
• Supports continuous-duty industrial operation, ensuring long-term reliability
• Compact and robust construction, allowing easy installation and maintenance in control cabinets
• Enhances system safety and performance, by providing timely and accurate discrete signal monitoring
• Ideal for high-demand industrial environments, supporting critical processes and interlocks
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