Process isolators

4-20 mA Process and Signal Isolators

The process isolators They are electronic devices used in industrial automation systems to provide galvanic isolation between analog signals. Its main function is to protect control equipment, PLCs and data acquisition systems against electrical interference, ground loops and potential differences.

In industrial applications it is common to use signal isolators 4-20 mA or 0-10 V, especially when signals from sensors need to be reliably transmitted to control or monitoring systems.

The use of galvanic insulators It allows for improved measurement stability, reduced electrical noise, and protection of equipment against overvoltages or ground faults.


Common applications

Signal isolators are used in numerous industrial sectors:

  • industrial automation

  • process instrumentation

  • machinery control

  • chemical plants

  • water treatment

  • energy industry

  • SCADA systems


Types of signal isolators

In this category you will find different types of process isolators:

  • 4-20 mA signal isolators

  • 0-10 V insulators

  • signal doublers

  • signal quadruplers

  • universal insulators for instrumentation

These devices allow you to split, convert, or isolate analog signals from sensors such as:

  • pressure sensors

  • temperature sensors

  • industrial transducers

  • PLC process signals


Advantages of galvanic isolation

The use of signal isolators offers several technical advantages:

  • elimination of mass loops

  • reduction of electrical noise

  • protection of control equipment

  • improved signal stability

  • greater reliability in industrial systems


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What is a 4-20 mA signal isolator?

A 4-20 mA signal isolator is an electronic device that allows the transmission of an analog signal while maintaining galvanic isolation between input and output to avoid electrical interference.


What is a galvanic insulator used for?

Galvanic isolators are used to protect electronic equipment against potential differences, ground loops, and electrical noise in industrial automation systems.


When is a signal isolator needed?

Signal isolators are recommended when:

  • mass loops exist

  • The signals travel long distances

  • There is electrical interference

  • Equipment with different ground references is connected

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