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Absolute Process Instruments Inc.
Absolute Process Instruments (API) is a leading USA manufacturer of signal conditioners, isolators, and process transmitters for industrial automation and control systems.
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Absolute Process Instruments, Inc. (API) is a leading American manufacturer of signal conditioning solutions for industrial automation and process control applications. The company specializes in converting, isolating, amplifying, and filtering sensor signals for accurate measurement.
API's product family features 8-pin and 11-pin pluggable designs, ensuring compatibility with most competitive plug-in solutions. This allows for rapid module replacement without wiring changes. Their signal conditioners support temperature, flow, pressure, and other analog inputs.
- 1-Channel and 2-Channel converter/isolator/transmitter options
- Full 3-way isolation between input, output, and power
- Field-configurable and factory-ranged models available
- Compatible with PLCs and industrial controllers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What products does Absolute Process Instruments manufacture?
- API manufactures signal conditioners, signal isolators, process transmitters, converters, splitters, and alarm modules for industrial automation applications.
- What is 3-way isolation in signal conditioners?
- 3-way isolation provides complete electrical separation between the input, output, and power circuits, protecting sensitive equipment and ensuring accurate signal transmission.
- Are API signal conditioners field-configurable?
- Yes, API offers both field-configurable models that can be adjusted on-site and factory-ranged models that are pre-configured for specific applications.
- What inputs do API signal conditioners support?
- API signal conditioners support various inputs including temperature sensors (thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors), DC voltage, DC current, frequency, and other analog process signals.
