📌 Brand & Series
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Brand: Honeywell
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Series: 8C Series (Industrial I/O Modules and Controllers)
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Model: 8C-PAIMAI
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Type: Analog Input/Output Module
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Category: Industrial automation, control, and measurement module
The 8C-PAIMAI is an advanced analog input/output module used in industrial automation systems to interface with a variety of field devices such as sensors, actuators, and other instrumentation. This module is designed for high-precision measurement and control tasks in industrial environments. It can process analog signals (e.g., voltage, current) and provide inputs to control systems, enabling the automation of manufacturing, process, and environmental systems.
Key Functions:
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Analog signal input/output processing
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Field device interface for temperature, pressure, and flow monitoring
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Integration into control loops (PID control, data collection)
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Part of Honeywell’s 8C family, ensuring modularity and scalability in industrial control systems
It supports standard industry signals like 4–20 mA and 0–10 V and can handle multiple input/output channels simultaneously. The module is rugged, reliable, and engineered to operate efficiently in industrial settings with high accuracy.
🛠️ Applications
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Temperature Monitoring and Control: For applications in industries like HVAC, industrial heating systems, and environmental chambers.
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Pressure and Flow Measurement: Widely used in oil & gas, chemical plants, and water treatment facilities.
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Process Control: Integrated into control loops for automation in factories, refineries, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Building Automation: Used in smart buildings for energy optimization and environmental monitoring.
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Data Acquisition: Collects data from field devices for monitoring and further analysis in industrial control systems.
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OEM Applications: For machine builders and system integrators needing to interface sensors with automated systems.
✅ Product Advantages
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Multiple Input/Output Channels: The 8C-PAIMAI module can handle multiple input/output signals simultaneously, providing versatility in complex control systems.
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High Precision: With high-resolution analog inputs and outputs (typically 16-bit or higher), the module ensures accurate data transmission and control.
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Wide Signal Compatibility: Supports both voltage and current inputs (e.g., 4–20 mA, 0–10 V), making it highly adaptable to various industrial devices.
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Modular Design: Easily integrates with other Honeywell 8C series modules for scalable system architectures, offering flexibility in system expansion.
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Robust Performance: Engineered for industrial environments, capable of withstanding harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibration.
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High Durability: With IP65-rated protection, the module is dust- and water-resistant, ensuring long-term reliability even in challenging environments.
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Fast Response Time: High-speed signal processing capabilities allow real-time control and monitoring, crucial for time-sensitive industrial applications.
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Energy Efficient: Designed to minimize energy consumption, making it ideal for both large systems and smaller embedded systems.
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Easy Integration: Compatible with a wide range of industrial control systems and field devices, making installation and setup quick and simple.
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Remote Monitoring and Control: Typically integrated with SCADA systems for remote diagnostics and adjustments.
📊 Technical Specifications
The following are the known and inferred parameters for the Honeywell 8C-PAIMAI module:
| Parameter |
Specification (Estimate / Known) |
| Model |
8C-PAIMAI |
| Input Type |
Analog (Voltage/Current) |
| Output Type |
Analog (Voltage/Current) |
| Input/Output Range |
4–20 mA, 0–10 V |
| Signal Resolution |
16-bit (high precision) |
| Power Supply |
24 V DC (nominal) |
| Operating Temperature |
–20°C to +70°C |
| Protection Rating |
IP65 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
160 mm × 90 mm × 55 mm |
| Weight |
0.6 kg |
| Response Time |
< 1 second |
| Mounting Type |
DIN rail or panel mount |
| Accuracy |
±0.5% of full scale |
| Environmental Humidity |
5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
🔁 Related / 8C Series or Comparable Modules
Here are five modules from the same Honeywell 8C series or similar types in terms of function:
| Model |
Function / Type |
Supply Type |
Dimensions (Approx) |
Weight (Approx) |
| 8C-PAIHA1 |
Analog Input Module (HART) |
24 V DC, Signal Inputs |
178 × 100 × 74 mm |
0.8 kg |
| 8C-PAOHA1 |
Analog Output Module (HART) |
24 V DC, Signal Outputs |
164 × 100 × 75 mm |
0.7 kg |
| 8C-PADI01 |
Digital Input Module |
24 V DC |
160 × 85 × 70 mm |
0.6 kg |
| 8C-PAIH01 |
High-Performance Analog Input |
24 V DC |
170 × 95 × 72 mm |
0.75 kg |
| 8C-PACAO1 |
Advanced Analog Output Module |
24 V DC |
175 × 100 × 80 mm |
0.8 kg |
🌟 Popular Honeywell Modules (Same Brand)
These are additional popular Honeywell modules that complement the 8C-PAIMAI:
| Model |
Type |
Key Feature |
| 8C-PAIH01 |
High-Performance Analog Input |
High-accuracy signal processing |
| 8C-PACAO1 |
Advanced Analog Output Module |
Improved precision and stability |
| 8C-PAOHA1 |
Analog Output Module (HART) |
Flexible control system output |
| 8C-PAIHA1 |
Analog Input Module (HART) |
For interfacing field devices |
| 8C-PAOHA2 |
Dual Analog Output Module |
4-20 mA and 0-10 V support |
