Description
Unboxing & Hardware Overview
- Manufacturer & Architecture: MTL (Eaton / PAC8000 Series)
- Part Number / Model: 8104-AO-IP (often indexed as 8104-AO-IP-XX or variant build strings)
- Product Type: 8-Channel Analog Output (AO) Module
- Physical Dimensions: Standard modular DIN-rail mounting form factor optimized for PAC8000 process I/O enclosures
- Estimated Shipping Weight: ~2.1 lbs (0.95 kg) enclosed in multi-layer anti-static ESD shielding and protective structural cushioning
- Primary Condition Status: Factory New / New Surplus / Refurbished Tested options available (verify specific lot status with provider prior to dispatch)
Product Introduction
The MTL 8104-AO-IP is an 8-channel analog output module designed specifically for the PAC8000 modular I/O and process control platform. It provides high-precision control signals (typically 4–20 mA current loops) to field-side instruments such as control valve positioners, variable speed drives, pneumatic transducers, and chart recorders.
Engineered to operate reliably in demanding and hazardous industrial processing environments—including oil and gas installations, chemical plants, and energy facilities—the module delivers accurate conversion scaling and stable loop performance to maintain strict control over critical process variables.
Core Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Product Model | 8104-AO-IP |
| System Compatibility | MTL PAC8000 Series Remote I/O & Process Control Architecture |
| Channel Capacity | 8 Independent Analog Output Channels |
| Output Signal Range | Standard 4–20 mA precision current loop control |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Compliance & Standards Alignment
- Designed and manufactured to meet industrial electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) guidelines, minimizing susceptibility to electrical noise, radio frequency interference (RFI), and loop transients.
- Conforms to relevant process automation standards for modular distributed I/O deployed in heavy and hazardous industrial environments.
Technical Note: Always verify loop power configurations, load resistance parameters, and module key-code alignment on the carrier backplane prior to live insertion.
Storage & Asset Preservation Guidelines
- Keep the module hermetically sealed inside its original metallized anti-static (ESD) shielding bag to protect internal digital-to-analog converters and logic microchips from electrostatic discharge.
- Store inventory in a climate-controlled warehouse where relative humidity is strictly maintained below 60% to prevent terminal block and connector oxidation.
- Avoid exposing spare units to mechanical drops or heavy vibration.
Physical Installation Prerequisites
- Ensure that all loop power supplies, field actuator lines, and backplane communication paths are completely de-energized and locked out (LOTO) prior to module mounting or removal.
- Snap the module securely onto the approved PAC8000 DIN-rail carrier, ensuring that rear multi-pin connectors mate cleanly without angular binding.
- Confirm that software configuration profiles (such as fail-safe output states, scaling, and range limits) match your control narrative prior to system commissioning.
Buyer’s FAQ & Logistics
Q: What Harmonized System (HS) code applies to the international shipment of this analog output module?
A: Industrial electronic control and automation hardware components typically classify under HS code 8538.90 (parts suitable for use solely or principally with control apparatus). Confirm final categorization parameters with your licensed customs broker.
Q: Does the 8104-AO-IP require external loop power?
A: Yes, analog output loops require appropriately rated external power supplies to drive field devices across the 4–20 mA current loop span, while internal logic power is sourced directly from the carrier railbus.
Q: Is the listed online price final for procurement?
A: Note: Price is subject to market conditions and available surplus inventory levels; contact our technical sales desk for a formal, time-sensitive quotation.
