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PRESSURE + LEVEL MEASUREMENT ROUND UP
Compact and competitively priced standard signal converter
The cost-sensitive converters fromKnick’s BasicLine series cover all stand-
ard control cabinet functions. The versatile BL 510 isolation amplifier in
a space-saving 6 mm DIN rail housing converts standard signals to the
required unit of measurement. Galvanic three-port isolation, a standard
feature of Knick products, ensures reliable isolation of input, output, and
auxiliary power supply potentials, which prevents measurement errors or
distortion.The easy-to-handle device features a calibrated range selection
function that makes manual adjustments unnecessary. Users can select
any combination of 0/4..20 mA and 10 V signals for input and output. Fur-
thermore, DIP switches allow for easy configuration while being protected
against accidental setting changes. As an additional benefit, the isolator
has a low power dissipation, enabling high packing density and ensuring
a long product lifetime.The BL 510 is CE-compliant and UL-certified. Knick
provides a three-year warranty for the de-vice. Strictly concentrating on
basic functions, leaving all extras aside, Knick has tailored BasicLine de-
vices to mechanical engineering companies that need precise and reliable
yet cost-optimised isolators for large-scale applications. Notwithstanding
the attractive price scheme, the devices feature Knick’s characteristic high
level of manufacturing quality and precision as well as complete galvanic
isolation. BasicLine comprises transducers for all major control cabinet
requirements: current, voltage, or temperature measurement, conversion
of standard signals or measured values, signal isolation, and set-point
monitoring. Mecosa is the sole agent for Knick ElektronischeMessgeräte
in Southern Africa.
. 011 257 6100 or email
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