GE P110-6052 Industrial Signal Isolator
1. Product Description
GE P110-6052 is an industrial-grade signal isolator from GE, designed to “clean” and “isolate” analog signals in automation systems. It’s ideal for use in factory control panels, process plants (like chemical or water treatment), and sensor networks—scenarios where sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, flow sensors) send weak or noisy signals that need to be stabilized before reaching PLCs or controllers.
What makes it practical:
- Signal Isolation & Filtering: Blocks electrical noise (from nearby motors, power cables) that distorts sensor signals, and separates input (sensor side) and output (controller side) circuits to prevent damage from voltage spikes. This ensures the controller gets accurate data (e.g., a true 25°C reading instead of a fluctuating 23-27°C).
- Easy to Use: Has simple dials to set signal ranges (no coding needed) and LED indicators to show power and signal status—green means it’s working, red alerts to issues (e.g., no input signal), so you can troubleshoot fast.
- Tough for Factories: Built with a rugged plastic housing that resists dust, vibration, and mild moisture. It works reliably in busy factory floors or enclosed control cabinets, even with temperature changes.
It’s perfect for connecting a pressure sensor near a large motor (where noise is high) to a PLC, or stabilizing a flow sensor’s signal in a chemical plant to ensure accurate dosing.
2. Key Technical Specifications
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Parameter Category
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Specific Details
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Signal Type
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Analog (input: 4-20mA DC; output: 4-20mA DC)
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Isolation Voltage
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2.5kV AC (between input/output/power, prevents damage)
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Signal Accuracy
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±0.1% of full scale (ensures precise data transmission)
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Power Supply
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24V DC (18V-30V DC wide range, fits industrial systems)
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Operating Temperature
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-10°C to +60°C (suitable for factory/plant environments)
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Mounting Style
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DIN rail (35mm standard, clips easily into cabinets)
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Size (W×H×D)
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22.5mm×85mm×65mm (compact, saves space in crowded panels)
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Certifications
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IEC 61010-1, UL 508, CE (meets global industrial safety standards)
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3. System Integration
The P110-6052 acts as a “signal bodyguard” in industrial systems—simple to integrate and essential for accuracy:
- Noise Blocking: When a sensor (e.g., a temperature probe) sends a 4-20mA signal, the isolator filters out electrical noise (from nearby equipment) before passing the clean signal to the PLC. This stops wrong controller actions (e.g., overheating a machine because of a false high-temperature reading).
- Circuit Protection: If a voltage spike hits the sensor side (e.g., from a faulty power cable), the isolator’s 2.5kV AC isolation prevents the spike from reaching the PLC, protecting expensive control equipment.
- Fast Setup: Uses standard thin wire (0.5-1.5mm²) for input (sensor), output (controller), and power. It clips onto a DIN rail next to other modules (like power supplies or I/O cards) and takes 5-10 minutes to wire.
- Status Checks: LEDs let you quickly verify power (on/off) and signal flow (active/inactive). A dark signal LED means you need to check the sensor wiring—no need to disconnect cables to troubleshoot.
4. Related Models in the Same Series
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Model
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Key Differences & Uses
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GE P110-6053
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Input: 0-10V DC; Output: 4-20mA DC – for voltage-based sensors (e.g., light sensors) that need signal conversion to match PLCs.
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GE P110-6054
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Input: 4-20mA DC; Output: 0-10V DC – reverses signal type (e.g., connecting a 4-20mA pressure sensor to a 0-10V HMI).
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GE P110-6055
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Dual-input (4-20mA + 0-10V); Single-output – for systems with two sensor types (e.g., a temperature and a pressure sensor sharing one controller input).
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GE P110-6056
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Extended temperature range (-40°C to +70°C) – for harsh environments (e.g., cold storage sensors or high-heat steel mill signals).
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GE P110-6057
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Higher isolation (5kV AC) – for high-voltage areas (e.g., power plants) where stronger protection against spikes is needed.
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GE P110-6058
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Compact size (17.5mm width) – for ultra-tight control panels (e.g., small robotic workcell cabinets with limited DIN rail space).
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GE P110-6059
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Dual-output (two 4-20mA signals) – for sending one sensor’s data to two devices (e.g., a PLC and a backup HMI).
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