S900 is a remote I/O family designed for application with rated hazardous areas according to ATEX. The I/O system can be safely located directly in ATEX Zone 1 and 2, which can save immense wiring cost and makes the need of barriers obsolete. It also makes life easy in production phase, as maintenance of the I/O is easy as in non-rated areas. S900 I/O incorporates complete redundant networking capability, including redundancy in power supply, communication interface and PROFIBUS DP connection. Main areas of application are in the chemical industry, the pharmaceutical industry and, the oil and gas industry. Throughout it’s proven track record and wide temperature range and coating, the S900 I/O has been used in many areas where durable and long standing equipment is needed.
The S900 I/O family is ideal for use in Process Control Systems and has proven track record with all of ABB’s systems, like:
• System 800xA
• Advant Master
• AC 870P / Melody / Symphony Plus
• Freelance
The following S900 series are available:
• S series for applications in Zone 1 hazardous areas
• B series for applications in Zone 2 hazardous areas
• N series for applications in non-hazardous areas
