Ordering data

DATA SHEET

AI581-S
Safety analog input module

1 Ordering data
Type Description Part no.
AI581-S Safety analog input module 4SAI 1SAP 282 000 R0001
AI581-S-XC Safety analog input module 4SAI, 1SAP 482 000 R0001
extreme conditions

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2 Dimensions
Dimensions
84.5 (3.33)
77 (3.03)
75 (2.95)
57.7
21 (0.83) (2.27)
54 (2.13)
AI581-S

1.0 I0- PWR 2.0I0+ 3.0 I2- 4.0I2+

59 (2.32)
1.1 FE 2.1 3.1 FE 4.1

70.5 (2.78)
70.5 (2.78)
59 (2.32)

1.2 I1- 2.2I1+ 3.2 I3- 4.2I3+

1.3 FE 2.3 3.3 FE 4.3

76 (2.99)
1.4 2.4 3.4 4.4
ADDR
1.5 x10H 2.5 3.5 4.5
45
23 6
1.6 1 7 2.6 3.6 4.6
0 8
F 9
1.7 ED A 2.7 3.7 4.7
CB
ADDR
1.8 UP x01H 2.8UP 3.8 UP 4.8UP
45
23 6
1.9 ZP 1 7 2.9ZP 3.9 ZP 4.9ZP
0 8
F 9
ED A
CB ERR1 ERR2

UP 24VDC 2W 4SAI
Safety Analog Input

135 (5.31)
135 (5.31)
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

1.1 2.1 3.1 4.1 1.1 2.1 3.1 4.1

DIN rail 15 mm 1.2

1.3
2.2

2.3
3.2

3.3
4.2

4.3
1.2

1.3
2.2

2.3
3.2

3.3
4.2

4.3

DIN rail 7.5 mm 1.4

1.5
2.4

2.5
3.4

3.5
4.4

4.5
1.4

1.5
2.4

2.5
3.4

3.5
4.4

4.5

135 mm
135 mm
1.6 2.6 3.6 4.6 1.6 2.6 3.6 4.6

(5.31) “ 1.7 2.7 3.7 4.7 1.7 2.7 3.7 4.7

1.8

1.9
2.8

2.9
3.8

3.9
4.8

4.9
1.8

1.9
2.8

2.9
3.8

3.9
4.8

4.9
(5.31) “

28 (1.10) 67.5 (2.66)

Fig. 1: Dimensions of AI581-S safety I/O module

3 Technical data
NOTICE!
AI581-S-XC version is available for usage in extreme environmental conditions
Ä Appendix A “System data for AC500-S-XC” on page 7.

Additional technical data is available in ABB PLC catalog at www.abb.com/plc.

Process supply Data Value Unit

voltage UP
Connections terminals 1.8 ... 4.8 (UP) +24 V
Connections terminals 1.9 ... 4.9 (ZP) 0 V
Rated value (-15 %, +20 %, without ripple) 24 V DC
Max. ripple 5 %
Protection against reversed voltage yes
Rated protection fuse for UP (fast) 10 A
Electrical isolation per module
Mechanisms in which I/Os are processed periodically refreshed
Conversion error of the analog values caused by non-line- ±1 %
arity, adjustment error at factory and resolution within the
normal range, typically
Conversion error of the analog values caused by non-line- ±1.5 %
arity, adjustment error at factory and resolution within the
normal range, max.
Maximum signal frequency 70 Hz
Current consumption from UP at normal operation with + 0.18 A
24 V DC (for module electronics)
Inrush current from UP at 30 V (at power up) 0.1 A²s

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 Data Value Unit
Inrush current from UP at 24 V (at power up) 0.06 A²s

Mounting posi- Horizontal or vertical with derating (maximal operating temperature reduced to +40 °C).
tion

Cable length Data Value Unit

Conductor cross section of analog cables > 0.14 mm²
Max. analog cable length, shielded 100 m

Cooling The natural convection cooling must not be hindered by cable ducts or other parts in the switchgear
cabinet.

Allowed inter- Data Value Unit

ruptions of
power supply, DC supply interruptions < 10 ms
according to EN
Time between 2 DC supply interruptions, PS2 >1 s
61131-2

Environmental Data Value Unit

conditions
Operating temperature* 0 ... +60 °C
Storage temperature -40 ... +85 °C
Transport temperature -40 ... +85 °C
Humidity without condensation max. 95 %
Operating air pressure > 800 hPa
Storage air pressure > 660 hPa
Operating altitude < 2000 m above sea
level
Storage altitude < 3500 m above sea
level

* Extended temperature ranges (below 0 °C and above +60 °C) can be supported in special versions
of AI581-S Ä Appendix A “System data for AC500-S-XC” on page 7.

Creepage dis- The creepage distances and clearances meet the overvoltage category II, pollution degree 2.
tances and
clearances
Power supply For the supply of modules, power supply units according to PELV/SELV specifications must be used.
units

Electromagnetic For information on electromagnetic compatibility refer to the latest TÜV SÜD Report.
compatibility

Mechanical Data Value Unit

properties
Degree of protection IP 20
Housing according to UL 94
Vibration resistance acc. to EN 61131-2 (all three axes), 2 ... 15 Hz
continuous 3.5 mm

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Data Value Unit

Vibration resistance acc. to EN 61131-2 (all three axes), 15 ...150 Hz
continuous 1 g *
Shock test (all three axes), 11 ms half-sinusoidal 15 g
MTBF 102 years

* Higher values on request

Self-test and Start-up and runtime tests: Program flow control, RAM, CPU, ADC, etc.
diagnostic func-
tions
Dimensions, Data Value Unit
weight
WxHxD 67.5 x 76 x 62 mm
Weight (without terminal unit) ~ 130 g

Certifications CE, cUL (further certifications at www.abb.com/plc)

3.1 Technical data of safety analog inputs

DANGER!
Exceeding the permitted process or supply voltage range (< -35 V DC or > +35 V DC)
could lead to unrecoverable damage of the system.

Data Value Unit

Number of channels per module 4
Configurability, 1 channel mode 0 ... 20 mA
Configurability, 1 channel mode 4 ... 20 mA
Configurability, 2 channel mode 4 ... 20 mA
Channel input resistance, in active mode ~ 125 Ω
Channel input resistance, in inactive mode ~ 15 kΩ

Distribution of 2 groups of 2 channels each.

channels into
groups

Data Value Unit

Time constant of the input filter 1 ms
Conversion cycle 0.33 ms
Resolution 14 bits
Temperature coefficient ± % of full scale (0 ... 20 mA) ±0.005 %/K
Maximum error at +25 °C ± % of full scale (0 ... 20 mA) ± 0.25 %
Maximum error over full temperature range ± % of full scale ± 0.25 %
(0 ... 20 mA)
Value of a LSB (least significant bit) 2.03 µA

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Data Value Unit

Maximum permanent allowed overload (no damage) (self- 32 V DC
protected), voltage
Maximum permanent allowed overload (no damage) (self- 24 mA
protected), current
Non-linearity (of full scale) ±0.05 %
Sample repetition time 3.3 ms
Input filter characteristics - first order, filter time constant 1 ms
Transition frequency 160 Hz
Overvoltage protection Yes

Electrical isola- Against internal supply and other modules.

tion

Input signal One LED per channel.

indication

Maximum tem- Data Value Unit

porary deviation
during specified Deviation during radiated and conducted disturbance < 0.1 %
electrical inter-
Deviation during burst test max. 0.33 %
ference test ± %
of full scale Deviation during surge test up to 50 %
Deviation during electrostatic discharge no deviation

Analog input Data Value

protection
Type of analog input protection suppressor diode

Cable length Data Value Unit

Max. cable length, shielded 100 m

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 Appendix

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A System data for AC500-S-XC
A.1 Environmental conditions
Process and Data Value Unit
supply voltages
Process and supply voltage (-25 %, +30 % inclusive ripple) 24 V DC
Absolute limits inclusive ripple 18 ... 31.2 V
Ripple < 10 %
Protection against reverse polarity yes
Allowed interruptions of DC power supply < 10 ms
Time between 2 interruptions, PS2 >1 s

DANGER!
Exceeding the permitted process or supply voltage range (< -35 V DC or > +35 V DC)
could lead to unrecoverable damage of the system.

DANGER!
For the supply of the modules, power supply units according to PELV or SELV specifi-
cations must be used.

NOTICE!
The creepage distances and clearances meet the requirements of the overvoltage
category II, pollution degree 2.

Temperature Data Value Unit

Operating temperature* -40 ... +70 °C
Operating temperature (vertical mounting of module output -40 ... +40 °C
load limited to 50 % per group)
Storage temperature -40 ... +85 °C
Transport temperature -40 ... +85 °C

* +60 ... +70 °C with the following deratings:

● Terminal bases: Maximum 2 communication modules allowed
● Digital inputs: Maximum number of simultaneously switched on input channels limited to 50 % per
group (e.g. 8 channels => 4 channels)
● Digital outputs: Output current maximum value (all channels together) limited to 50 % per group
(e.g. 4 A => 2 A)
● Analog inputs: No limitations

DANGER!
The average temperature (MTBF calculation base) for both the extended temperature
range (-40 ... +70 °C) as well as for normal temperature range (0 ... +60 °C) is defined
to +40 °C.
Ensure that average operating temperature for used AC500-S-XC modules does not
exceed +40 °C.

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Humidity Data Value Unit
Relative humidity with condensation (operating/storage) 100 %

Air pressure Data Value Unit

Operating air pressure 1080 ... 620 hPa
Operating altitude -1000 ... 4000 m
Reduction of operating temperature at an air pressure of < 10 (e.g. +70 °C to K
795 hPa (or > 2000 m above sea level) +60 °C)

Immunity to cor- Data Value

rosive gases
Operating: according to ISA S71.04.1985 harsh group A, G3/GX yes
IEC 60721-3-3 3C2 / 3C3

Immunity to salt Data Value

mist
Operating: horizontal mounting only, according to IEC 60068-2-52 severity yes
level 1

Electromagnetic Data Value

compatibility
Radiated emission (radio disturbance) according to CISPR 16-2-3 yes
Conducted emission (radio disturbance) according to CISPR 16-2-1, CISPR yes
16-1-2
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to IEC 61000-4-2, zone B, criterion yes
B
Fast transient interference voltages (burst) according to IEC 61000-4-4, zone yes
B, criterion B
High energy transient interference voltages (surge) according to yes
IEC 61000-4-5, zone B, criterion B
Influence of radiated disturbances according to IEC 61000-4-3, zone B, crite- yes
rion A
Influence of line-conducted interferences according to IEC 61000-4-6, zone yes
B, criterion A
Influence of power frequency magnetic fields according to IEC 61000-4-8, yes
zone B, criterion A

NOTICE!
In order to prevent malfunctions, it is recommended that the operating personnel dis-
charge themselves prior to touching communication connectors or perform other suit-
able measures to reduce effects of electrostatic discharges.

NOTICE!
Unused sockets for communication modules on terminal bases must be covered with
TA524 dummy communication module. I/O bus connectors must not be touched
during operation.

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Radiation Data Value
Radio disturbance according to IEC 55011, group 1, class A yes

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A.2 Mechanical data
Data Value
Wiring method spring terminals
Degree of protection IP 20
Vibration resistance according to IEC 61131-2, IEC 60068-2-6, yes
IEC 60068-2-64
Shock resistance according to IEC 60068-2-27 yes
Horizontal assembly position yes
Vertical assembly position (no application in salt mist environment) yes

Assembly on Data Value Unit

DIN rail
according to DIN rail type 35 mm
IEC 60715
DIN rail type depth 7.5 or 15 mm

Assembly with Data Value Unit

screws
Screw diameter 4 mm
Fastening torque 1.2 Nm

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A.3 Environmental tests
Storage IEC 60068-2-1 test Ab: cold withstand test -40 °C / 16 h
IEC 60068-2-2 test Bb: dry heat withstand test +85 °C / 16 h
Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 test Dd: Cyclic (12 h / 12 h) damp-heat test +55 °C, 93 %
relative humidity / +25 °C, 95 % relative humidity, 6 cycles
IEC 60068-2-78, stationary humidity test: +40 °C, 93 % relative humidity,
240 h
Insulation test IEC 61131-2
Vibration resistance IEC 61131-2 / IEC 60068-2-6: 5 Hz ... 500 Hz, 2 g (with SD memory card
inserted in non-safety CPU)
IEC 60068-2-64: 5 Hz ... 500 Hz, 4 g rms
Shock resistance IEC 60068-2-27: all 3 axes 15 g, 11 ms, half-sinusoidal

EMC immunity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Data Value Unit

Electrostatic voltage in case of air discharge 8 kV
Electrostatic voltage in case of contact discharge 6 kV

Fast transient interference voltages (burst)

Data Value Unit

Supply voltage units (DC) 4 kV
Digital inputs/outputs (24 V DC) 2 kV
Analog inputs/outputs 2 kV
Communication lines, shielded 2 kV
I/O supply (DC-out) 2 kV

High energy transient interference voltages (surge) - common mode (CM)

Data Value Unit

Supply voltage units (DC) 1 kV
Digital inputs/outputs (24 V DC) 1 kV
Analog inputs/outputs 1 kV
Communication lines, shielded 1 kV
I/O supply (DC-out) 0.5 kV

High energy transient interference voltages (surge) - differential mode (DM)

Data Value Unit

Supply voltage units (DC) 0.5 kV
Digital inputs/outputs (24 V DC) 0.5 kV
Analog inputs/outputs 0.5 kV
I/O supply (DC-out) 0.5 kV

Data Value Unit

Influence of radiated disturbances: test field strength 10 V/m
Influence of line-conducted interferences: test voltage 10 V

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 Data Value Unit
Power frequency magnetic fields at 30 A/m 50 and 60 Hz

NOTICE!
Extreme environmental conditions and relevant requirements for used non-safety
CPUs and I/O modules from AC500-XC family shall be taken into account.

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